mTonal vs Fuse Void Drum Machine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
mTonal
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mTonal is an expressive 24-tone keyboard synth that can be used to smoothly glide across the frequency spectrum, something which is not possible with a regular MIDI keyboard controller. It can send MIDI information to digital audio workstations (DAWs) that support MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE), making this app extremely versatile for recording and processing microtonal MIDI data. Record audio files using the synth presets of the app and share them across other apps, email, or social media. BASICS Explore the world of quarter-tone music using this 24-tone keyboard. Blue keys between the white and black keys mark the quarter-tones. Switch between octaves using the octave controls on the upper-right corner of the keyboard. Choose between three keyboard layouts: one octave, two octaves, and seven octaves. The seven-octave layout gives you a wide range of tonal possibilities without taking the size of a grand piano. Use the warning button to clear any unreleased touches in the synth. MIDI FUNCTIONALITY Send MIDI information to various DAWs and software synthesizers that support MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) like Logic Pro, Cubase, and Max/MSP. You have the option of using a wired, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth MIDI connection, and you can change the connection anytime using the settings button on the upper-left corner of the keyboard. FEATURES Turn on gliding to smoothly transition between two notes and create a microtonal soundscape. Use the cents button to display the note's cents value for precise control over the pitch. Familiarize yourself with the keyboardβs layout using the notes button, which displays the note names on top of the keyboard. For more expressiveness in playing, activate the velocity feature to control note velocity based on the touch size. Hold notes for an extended period of time even after they have been released using the pedal. EFFECTS Apply delay and reverb to customize the sound. These effects only apply to the app's synth presets and will not be sent through MIDI out. RECORD, PLAY, SHARE Record and save your favorite tunes to the iPad. The files are saved in .m4a format. Once recorded, the audio files can be played back in the app. The files can be shared through email, social media, or between other apps. You can also organize your audio files and delete unwanted ones from the iPad to free up space.
Fuse Void Drum Machine
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FUSE VOID MK1 Designed for real-time creativity. Everything is instant. Fuse Void MK1 is a professional, offline-first iOS groovebox engineered for zero-latency live performances. With 113 high-fidelity one-shot samples, micro-timing precision, and chaos-driven FX, it transforms your iPad and iPhone into a standalone hardware-class drum machine. No menu diving. Zero latency. Touch optimized. FULL TECHNICAL SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE: / CORE SEQUENCING β’ Sequencer: 16-Step High Precision Engine β’ Micro Timing: Per-step groove offset and swing control β’ Patterns: 126 save/load slots β’ Chaining: AβH Bar-aligned pattern linking β’ Switching: Bar-aligned Quantized Transitions β’ Assignment: Per-step sample / sound assignment / AUDIO & PERFORMANCE β’ Samples: 113 One-shot High Quality Library (Silicon Native) β’ Mixer: 11-Channels with Per-Channel Mute β’ Chaos FX: Kaos-style XY Pad with Reset behavior (lo-fi crush, sidechain pump, filtered delays) β’ Dynamics: Swing control & Accent system β’ Matrix: Full pattern multi-track editor β’ Integration: MIDI Export & Real-time REC Engineered for Apple Silicon. Core Audio integration ensures 0ms latency. No subscriptions. No tracking. Just pure rhythm.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: mTonal at fortnightly against Fuse Void Drum Machine's every 3 months. mTonal also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
mTonal costs $4.99 and Fuse Void Drum Machine $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
mTonal ships an update fortnightly, Fuse Void Drum Machine every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | mTonal | Fuse Void Drum Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly β better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad β better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skeflect | CEM OZAN DUZENCI |
In-app purchases
mTonal
No in-app purchases
Fuse Void Drum Machine
No in-app purchases
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