Comparison

Midi Echo AU vs lfoch

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

Head to head
About

Midi Echo AU

This app creates repeating MIDI note effects, similar to audio echoes but for digital music signals. It allows for independent control of note-on and note-off messages, offering extensive customization for musical expression.

Highlights
  • Selectable echo types (fixed, ping pong, taper)
  • Adjustable number of echoes (0-20)
  • MIDI velocity reduction for quieter echoes
  • Define pitch interval for successive echoes
  • Tempo sync or mSec delay time
  • Set MIDI channel for echoes
  • Disable individual echoes
  • MIDI thru control
Features
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AUv3 Midi Fx - Midi Echo online manual here: http:/amssoftware.org/manual/MidiEchoManual.pdf Note : AUv3 midi apps need a compatible host (AUM,Audiobus 3, Cubasis, BM3 etc). So what is a midi echo? It is similar to the audio echo effect where copies of the original audio are repeated at regular time intervals but with some form of change (e.g. quieter). But unlike audio, midi is digital in nature (low resolution 8 bit mostly) and focused around the midi note on & off message used to control synths etc. This app acts on midi note-on independently from the note-off but when the note – off appears it echoes the release of the note-on in the same way the note-on was echoed (pitch interval etc) even if the UI controls have changed. UI Controls exist to allow you to: * Select the type of echo (fixed, ping pong, taper) * Vary the number of echoes (from 0 to 20) * Make echoes quieter by reducing the midi velocity * Define the pitch interval (semitone) of all successive echoes * Select the delay time between echoes either tempo sync or in mSec * Define the delay type (fixed, tempo, random 50, random 20) * Set the midi channel of echoes (1-16) so that other synths can select the echo only * Disable individual echoes - to allow you to play chords with a small or 0 delay * Set Midi thru to keep/remove the original note messages * Panic button to quickly turn off all notes * Setup control automation as all controls are AU Parameters

About

lfoch

This app generates complex LFO waveforms with multiple outputs for creating "chase" effects. It offers two LFO generators with phase modulation, adjustable suboscillators, and waveform morphing. It can output MIDI control change values and sync to tempo.

Highlights
  • Dual LFO generators with phase/ring modulation
  • Suboscillator modulation with waveform morphing
  • Adjustable waveform rate, type, and range
  • Output 1-16 MIDI control change values
  • Tempo synchronization and AUv3 MIDI Effect support
  • Two modes: 'perform' and 'edit'
  • Randomize parameter values
Features
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lfoch is an experimental LFO generator that can create "chase"-like effect with multiple outputs from a single complex waveform It features: - 2 LFO generators with phase modulation / ring modulation: - Each LFO generators contains 2 suboscillators; one suboscillator modulates phase of another - For each suboscillator you can set waveform rate, waveform type (with smooth morph between sine, triangle, sawtooth and square waveforms), nonlinear curve (for overdrive-like effect) and minimum/maximum range - The result waveform is a multiplication of two generated LFO waveforms - You can use 1..16 points from this waveform to output as MIDI control change values - You can toggle the "playback" (phase change) of each generator with I/II buttons - You can randomise parameter values with "dice" buttons - App has two modes for live usage - 'perform' mode has larger waveform view and some selected sliders (if any) - 'edit' mode contains all controls on one screen - Each generator can be synchronized to tempo. In this mode the "speed" value runs from 4 quarter forward to 4 quarter backwards speed, the fastest value in this mode is 1/32 - When running inside AUv3 host the app uses host's transport. - "free mode" setting allows you not to follow the host transport lfoch is a standalone app and an AUv3 MIDI Effect. AUv3 effect supports parameter automation and preset saving inside host. Standalone version currently does not output MIDI in background mode.Note for AUM users:This application starts with 16 control change outputs from CC 0 to 15 on MIDI channel 1. AUM has default mapping of the CC #7 (volume) for each channel. Please keep this in mind when setting it up together.

Screenshots

Midi Echo AU1 screens
lfoch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: lfoch at 4.4 against Midi Echo AU's 3.5. Midi Echo AU's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 20 months) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Midi Echo AU costs $1.99 and lfoch $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

lfoch holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 9 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Midi Echo AU ships an update every 6 weeks, lfoch every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Midi Echo AU versus lfoch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMidi Echo AUlfoch
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Rating3.5 (8 ratings)4.4 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings89 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeranthony saundersAlexey Nadzharov

Customer experience

Midi Echo AU

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

lfoch

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Midi Echo AU

No in-app purchases

None

lfoch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Midi Echo AU free?
Midi Echo AU costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is lfoch free?
lfoch costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Midi Echo AU or lfoch?
lfoch is rated higher. Midi Echo AU averages 3.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while lfoch averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.
Do Midi Echo AU or lfoch have ads?
Neither Midi Echo AU nor lfoch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Midi Echo AU or lfoch?
Midi Echo AU ships an update every 6 weeks, and lfoch every 20 months. Most recently, Midi Echo AU was updated on October 15, 2026 and lfoch on September 28, 2026.

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