Comparison

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone vs 4

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone

Create music with a powerful sampler, vocal recording, and Audio Unit integration. Manipulate audio in real-time, sequence songs faster, and access exclusive sound kits. Learn beatmaking with integrated tutorials.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio manipulation
  • Audio Unit instrument integration
  • Advanced song sequencing
  • Exclusive sound kits and packs
  • 64-track mixer with FX
  • Multi-touch audio editing
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iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone fuses innovative song creation with the iconic MPC workflow. iMPC Pro gave us a powerful sampler and beatmaker, and now iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone has evolved into a full fledged song creation tool with the addition of vocal tracks, Audio Units integration, a sleek new design and tons of new features! AUDIO TRACKS: Within the audio tracks, you can time warp, pitch shift, and rearrange your audio clips in real time. The sophistication of real time manipulation is captured in a simple workflow and sleek interface. You can choose from multiple input sources to record, including external mic channels, hardware audio interfaces, and IAA. Import existing projects from iMPC Pro and add your vocal tracks easily. AUDIO UNIT TRACKS: You can now load any Audio Units instrument into an Audio Unit Track! Control your AU instrument with a classic piano keyboard interface and an iMPC interface with note variation, Flux Link, Note Repeat, 16 Levels, and more. The app also features an improvement to the workflow for song creation. Song sequencing is faster, more powerful, and more flexible, so you have complete creative control. 100% NEW SOUND KIT AND MORE: Designed exclusively for iMPC Pro 2, these kits cover some of the most iconic and cutting-edge beat genres available, from producers including ADSR, Rawcutz, SampleTools by Cr2, Niche Audio, and Sample Magic. Each kit includes 16 Hi Quality samples featuring sounds from 808’s to melodic hits and stabs, designed for the best user experience possible. iMPC Pro 2 also comes with 5 additional Sound Packs for FREE (valued at $35). Grab these packs in the AudioCopy Content Store: Essential Club Collection, Classic Cuts, Dub 2 DnB, Melodic Collection, and The Diploma! You can use them in hundreds of AudioCopy compatible apps (including iMPC and iMPC Pro). iMPC UNIVERSITY: Unlock producer secrets and learn how to become a full fledged song creator with this tutorial series. iMPCU unlocks one course per day and gives you the tools you need to take your music to the next level. Fun for both new and experienced users, iMPC Pro 2 offers an expansive dive into the world of beatmaking and song editing through these courses. We’re excited for you to try it! FEATURES: Audio Tracks: - Record from built in mic, external mics, audio interfaces, instruments, etc. - Record from Inter App Audio Apps - Warp Tracks and Clips to match tempo - Access several quick editing features on Audio Clips (Pitch shift, Time Stretch, Amplify, Crop, Split, Duplicate) - Drag to arrange Audio Clips, snap them to an adjustable grid setting - Advanced waveform editing AudioUnit integration: - Audio Unit tweak mode with full keyboard support (including 2 dozen scale modes from Chromatic to Blues to Aeolian) --- - 100% New Sound Set, with 5 additional free Sound Packs - Sample sounds from Spotify - 64 Track Mixer with EQ and 4 FX sends (Reverb, Delay, Chorus/Flange, and one Inter App Audio Effect) - Chop-shop provides intuitive multi-touch editing, trimming, auditioning, splicing, splicing and processing samples - Tracks View shows an overview of all the tracks in your song - 16 Levels mode with attack, velocity, length, and tuning settings for quickly creating variations of sounds - Live Sequence queuing for real-time performance and playback - Time correct: 1/8 note - 1/32T with variable swing - MPC Note Repeat featuring 1/8 note - 1/32T timing with latch - IAA and Ableton Link support - Share beats and songs seamlessly to YouTube - 4 Mute Groups and custom-designed envelopes for all pads - AudioCopy and AudioPaste support - Improved integration and support for iMPC Pro Packs and other Sound Packs from the AudioCopy Content Store - Expert MIDI support including multiple maps and more - New Song Arrangement workflow and integrated Song Mode makes song creation easier than ever Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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4パッドサンプラーはシンプルなサウンドプレーヤーです。 録音、ファイル、動画からオーディオをインポートし、4つのパッドに割り当てることができます。 各パッドは独立して動作するため、複数のサウンドを同時に再生できます。 波形を表示しながら開始位置を調整することで、簡単にオーディオをトリミングでき、再生タイミングを合わせることができます。 機能: - ファイル、録音、動画からオーディオをインポート - 4つのパッドにサウンドを割り当て - タップで即座に再生 - 複数のサウンドを同時に再生 - 波形プレビューでオーディオをトリミング - シンプルでミニマルなインターフェース すべてのオーディオはデバイスにローカルに保存されます。 データの収集や共有は一切行いません。 The 4-pad sampler is a simple sound player. You can import audio from recordings, files, and videos and assign them to 4 pads. Each pad operates independently, so you can play multiple sounds at the same time. By adjusting the starting position while displaying the waveform, you can easily trim the audio and adjust the playback timing. Function: - Import audio from files, recordings, and videos - Assign sound to 4 pads - Play instantly with a tap - Play multiple sounds at the same time - Trim audio with waveform preview - Simple and minimalist interface All audio is stored locally on the device. We do not collect or share data at all.

Screenshots

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone4 screens
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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 4 at none against iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone's 4. 4 also leads on price ($1.99 vs $3.29). iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone's advantage is chart position (#19 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone costs $3.29 and 4 $1.99 up front. iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. 4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone versus 4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriMPC Pro 2 for iPhone4
Price$3.29$1.99 — better
Rating4.6 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#19 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size328 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkai Professionaleiki yonemoto

Bugs and requests

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when chopping samples
  • Audio dropouts
  • Orientation issues
  • Spotify integration not working
  • Audiocopy integration issues

Requested features

6 requests
  • Allow importing own samples
  • Improve sample editing workflow
  • Add more effects
  • Implement Ableton Link
  • Sync samples across iPhone and iPad
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  • Expand sound library

4

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone

Subscriptions4
  • Producer Subscription (Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • Professional Subscription (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Professional Subscription (Annual)$9.991 Year
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  • Producer Subscription (Annual)$69.991 Year
None

4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone free?
iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone costs $3.29, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is 4 free?
4 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone or 4 have ads?
Neither iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone nor 4 shows ads.

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