Comparison

auGEN X vs Matrix Vocoder

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

Head to head
About

auGEN X

This app generates a wide variety of audio signals for both creative sound design and precise audio system testing. It features a versatile oscillator, noise generator, and impulse generator, functioning as a standalone app or an AUv3 Audio Unit Extension.

Highlights
  • Full-featured audio oscillator with 4 wave shapes
  • High-quality noise generator (white and pink)
  • Impulse generator for reverb testing
  • AUv3 Audio Unit Extension and Stand-Alone App
  • MIDI In and BPM Sync support
  • Precise signal control with intuitive UI
Features
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auGEN X bridges the creative musical world of artists with the exacting scientific world of audio engineers. What started as a precision audio test utility has grown into a fun experimental sound design instrument. On one end use auGEN X to help set up, test, calibrate, and optimize your audio system. On the other use it to create a wide variety of interesting sounds. auGEN X has a full-featured audio oscillator, a high quality noise generator, and an impulse generator. The simple yet powerful user interface is designed for fast, precise, intuitive control over your signals. auGEN X works both as a Stand-Alone App and as an AUv3 Audio Unit Extension responding to MIDI In and BPM Sync from Hosts. I started making this app because as an audio electronics engineer I could not find a single audio generator that does everything that I require AND is an AUv3 Audio Unit. auGEN X has expanded into a musical tool for exploring and learning sound design. Our goal is for auGEN X to be an Essential in your audio toolbox. We hope you enjoy it and we’re excited to hear the cool things that you do with auGEN X! "I really see this app becoming a standard and a must have component in one's iOS audio app arsenal." - Paul Henry, Paul Henry Pro Audio FEATURES - Oscillator - 3 Modes: Fixed, Frequency or Level Sweep - 4 Wave Shapes: Sine, Triangle, Rectangle, & Saw - Tri & Rect have a Duty Cycle control (1.0% to 99.0%) - Tri, Saw, & Rect are alias-suppressed yielding virtually alias-free performance at musical fundamental frequencies - 10 to 20,480 Hz extended audio frequency range (great for testing subwoofers!) - Full-featured Frequency or Level Sweep with 5 Types, settable Direction, & selectable Repeat or 1-Shot Mode - Sweep Period has a wicked wide range from 1/10,000th of a second to 100 seconds and can alternatively be set as a Sweep Rate in Hz or BPM - Wide sweep range allows for FM & AM style sounds - Noise Generator - 2 Modes: Fixed or Level Sweep - White or Pink Noise - Pink Noise conforms to SMPTE Standard 2095-1:2015 Calibration Reference Wideband Digital Pink Noise Signal - Impulse Generator (useful for checking reverb algorithms) - Impulse Width can be set in samples - AUv3 Audio Unit Extension or Stand-Alone App - Verified to work great in AUv3 Hosts such as GarageBand, Cubasis, AUM, apeMatrix, BeatMaker 3, & Auria Pro - As a Stand-Alone App audio is sent to iPad's built-in speakers, Headphone/Line Out, or to any iOS-compatible USB audio interface connected to the Lightning jack APPLICATIONS - Creative experimental sound design - Sound effects for film, TV, & games - Great chiptune style sounds - Synthesize sirens or alarms - Test, characterize audio equipment - Set up or dial in a home theater - Tune car audio systems - Test subwoofers - Hearing tests - Ear training - Vibration analysis SPECIFICATIONS - Audio signal path uses state of the art Double Precision 64-bit Floating Point for maximum accuracy - Stereo out - Selectable Pan Laws include Linear & Constant Power Panning - Supports 44.1, 48, 88.2, & 96 kHz sample rates - User Guide embedded in App - no internet connection required to read it SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS - Compatible with iOS 9.0 & up (iPad 2, iPad mini (1st Generation), & up) - Support way back to iOS 9 means auGEN X works on every iPad model (except the very first iPad). Breathe new life into your old iPad by using auGEN X to make it a dedicated, precision audio source. - AUv3 Audio Unit Extensions require iPad 4, iPad mini 2, and up - 88.2 & 96 kHz sample rate require iOS-compatible USB audio interface connected to the Lightning jack Watch demos & tutorials on auDSPr's YouTube channel. Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCRZm2cKWVJVfK-l9zrnMeFg Like Us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/AUDSPr-1392948064183211 Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/auDSPr Keep your ears and eyes open for more upcoming auDSPr audio apps!

About

Matrix Vocoder

Transform your voice into an electronic instrument with this app, simulating classic analog vocoder sounds. It analyzes input signals, performs spectral analysis, and reassembles synthetic speech using filter banks and replacement signals.

Highlights
  • 32 channel filterbank with analog filters
  • Stereophonic synthesis with alias-free oscillators
  • External carrier input
  • Voiced/Unvoiced detection and pitch tracking
  • Formant shift
  • Patchbay for channel connection
  • 16 internal oscillators for choir sounds
Features
Currently charting
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Matrix Vocoder transforms your voice into an electronic instrument! The Vocoder was invented by Homer Dudley in the mid-30's of the last century. Dudley worked at Bell Laboratories, and this is where the first Vocoder took shape. The Matrix Vocoder is designed to properly simulate the classic analog Vocoder sound made famous e.g. by the music of the german band Kraftwerk. At there last world tour they used in fact the PC version of our Matrix Vocoder on stage ! The epic Cylon Robot voice is The basic function of a Vocoder is characterised by an analysis of the input signal, usually speech but other type of inputs can also be very interesting. In a special filter bank, a spectral analysis is performed and signals are developed which follows the amount of spectral energy in each channel. Another part of the analyser tests if there are unvoiced or voiced sounds at any particular time and extracts the pitch of the voiced sounds. The output section of the vocoder consists of a stereophonic synthesis filter bank which assembles the new synthetic speech from the characteristic filter envelopes from the analysis stage together with an external or internal replacement signal. - 32 channel Filterbank with 8-pole Butterworth analog filters - Stereophonic synthesis with analog modelled alias free oscillators. - External carrier possible ( left channel = voice / right channel = carrier ) - Voiced/Unvoiced detection - Pitch tracking - Formant shift - Matrix uses patchbay to connect analysis and synthesis channels. - Pan position and level for each channel. - 16 internal oscillators with unlimited voices for choir like sounds. - Stereo wide panorama parameter for internal generator. - Optional monophonic generator with Glide setting. - Internal noise generator. - Effect AudioUnit and Music Effect AudioUnit - stand alone / Audiobus 3 / IAA

Screenshots

auGEN X3 screens
Matrix Vocoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: auGEN X at 86% against Matrix Vocoder's 42%. auGEN X also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 15 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Matrix Vocoder's advantage is price ($5.99 vs $9.99) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). On ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

auGEN X costs $9.99 and Matrix Vocoder $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

auGEN X holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of auGEN X's written reviews are positive against 42% of Matrix Vocoder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

auGEN X ships an update every 3 months, Matrix Vocoder every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
auGEN X versus Matrix Vocoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterauGEN XMatrix Vocoder
Price$9.99$5.99 — better
Rating4.6 (12 ratings) — better4.3 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1220 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#181 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperauDSPrHarry Gohs

Customer experience

auGEN X

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Matrix Vocoder

All ratings20 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative41.7%

In-app purchases

None

auGEN X

No in-app purchases

None

Matrix Vocoder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is auGEN X free?
auGEN X costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Matrix Vocoder free?
Matrix Vocoder costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, auGEN X or Matrix Vocoder?
auGEN X is rated higher. auGEN X averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Matrix Vocoder averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.
Do auGEN X or Matrix Vocoder have ads?
Neither auGEN X nor Matrix Vocoder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, auGEN X or Matrix Vocoder?
auGEN X ships an update every 3 months, and Matrix Vocoder every 15 months. Most recently, auGEN X was updated on September 1, 2026 and Matrix Vocoder on September 22, 2026.

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