Overdrive AUv3 Plugin vs BLEASS Multiband Compressor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Overdrive AUv3 Plugin
This AUv3 compatible plugin offers versatile overdrive and distortion effects for music production. It features multiple emulation modes, filtering, tone controls, and an optional compressor for detailed sound shaping. Create everything from subtle crunch to intense distortion.
- AUv3 compatible
- Multiple distortion emulation modes
- Built-in compressor
- Low and high pass filtering
- Parametric equalizer
- Preset management
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This is a AUv3 compatible overdrive/distortion which can be used as plugin with your favourite DAW such as Cubasis, Meteor, Auria or GarageBand. It supports a modern graphical interface and presets with stereo meters for monitoring signal levels. The effect offers the user an incredible variety of control over the sound due to the number of different types of emulation modes and a range of optional filtering and tone controls. We provide an optional a built in compressor to enable you to limit the sound prior to wave shaping. We provide 9 different sounding distortion emulation algorithms, each with unique characteristics and sound. The signal can then be passed through low and high pass filtering to remove harsh or unwanted frequencies such as DC offset or mains hum. We also provide a choice of either pure tone controls or a 3 band +/- 12dB parametric equaliser to have the ultimate control over mid-tones. This effect was designed to give those nice slightly overdriven or crunch sounds but there are some pure all out distortion models too. This is one of a suite of AUv3 compatible plugins which will also soon be available from 4Pockets.
BLEASS Multiband Compressor
This audio processing tool offers precise control over music dynamics by separating audio into three frequency bands. It features a dual-stage processor for compression or expansion in each band, along with a flexible sidechain system for creative effects and corrective work. Achieve professional loudness and punch in your mixes.
- Multiband processing (3 bands)
- Dual-stage dynamics processor per band
- Compressor and expander modes
- Flexible sidechain system
- Soft clipping for saturation
- Dry/wet balance control
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BLEASS Multiband Compressor is the perfect tool for injecting loudness, power and punch into your mixes, stems and tracks. Whether you are creating music on-the-move on your iPad, producing your masterpiece in the studio, or doing both, BLEASS Multiband Compressor dispenses detailed precision control over your music's dynamics. One of the secret weapons of professional mix and mastering engineers, multiband dynamics processors have various advantages over conventional broadband processors. By separating your audio into three frequency bands, and processing each independently, BLEASS Multiband Compressor ensures that loud passages and transients in one frequency range do not impact on how the other bands behave. This eliminates the "volume pumping" effect often exhibited by broadband compressors, making BLEASS Multiband Compressor the perfect tool for processing drum kits, synths, pianos and – of course – full mixes and stems. The plugin works brilliantly with other sources too, from solo instruments to vocals and spoken voice. Unusually for a multiband processor, each of BLEASS Multiband Compressor's three bands features a dual stage dynamics processor. This consists of an Above stage that senses for and processes signals whose level exceeds the Above threshold, and a Below stage that senses for and processes signals that are quieter than the Below threshold. Additionally, each stage can operate as either a compressor or, by dialing in Ratio values below 1:1, an expander. Altogether this makes for phenomenally versatile control over the volume and loudness of your mixes, stems and parts. Another innovative feature of BLEASS Multiband Compressor is its flexible sidechain system. This allows you to choose which bands will key from the input signal in the normal way, and which will key from a filtered and/or external signal. This is ideal for corrective work such as controlling resonances, sibilances and other unwanted artefacts, but is also a fabulous creative tool, allowing for stylish ducking effects and ultra-deep dynamics control. Rounding things off, the plugin provides comprehensive output level and dry / wet balance control, along with a soft clipping feature that ensures overly-hot signals don't become nasty and harsh, but instead take on a classic valve-like saturation character. BLEASS Multiband Compressor stands out for its great sound, innovative features, versatile dynamics control, and exceptional efficiency. More information on https://www.bleass.com/multibandcompressor
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Overdrive AUv3 Plugin at 100% against BLEASS Multiband Compressor's 33%. Overdrive AUv3 Plugin also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). BLEASS Multiband Compressor's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Overdrive AUv3 Plugin costs $7.99 and BLEASS Multiband Compressor $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Overdrive AUv3 Plugin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BLEASS Multiband Compressor has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Overdrive AUv3 Plugin's written reviews are positive against 33% of BLEASS Multiband Compressor's.
Overdrive AUv3 Plugin ships an update every 2 months, BLEASS Multiband Compressor every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Overdrive AUv3 Plugin | BLEASS Multiband Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | $7.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.7 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 4Pockets.com | BLEASS |
Customer experience
Overdrive AUv3 Plugin
BLEASS Multiband Compressor
In-app purchases
Overdrive AUv3 Plugin
No in-app purchases
BLEASS Multiband Compressor
No in-app purchases
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