Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin vs Pulsar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin
This AUv3 audio effect plugin shreds incoming audio into bite-sized pieces, then applies a filter to create gated staccato patterns. It offers independent stereo channel control, four filter types, and parameter automation for creating unique electronic music textures.
- AUv3 compatible audio effect
- Shreds and filters audio into rhythmic patterns
- Independent stereo channel control
- Four filter types (LP, HP, BP, Notch)
- Parameter automation and tempo sync
- Modern graphical interface with presets
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This is a AUv3 compatible audio effect 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. This audio shredder does just what is says, it shreds incoming audio (usually strings or lengthy sustained chords) into bite size pieces, adds an envelope and passes through a filter of choice. The result is a gated staccato effect which you can shape into patterns or runs of quarter notes. These kinds of patterns can be heard in Trance / Dubstep / Hip Hop or other modern electronic music genres. You can control both left and right stereo channels independently, with control over pulse width, attack and release. There are 4 difference filter types (Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass and Notch) which can be enabled, with independent control over cutoff frequency and resonance. You can even randomise new settings each step for some incredibly complex and pleasing textures. Each quarter note can be independently triggered or you can join them together to create longer runs. This plugin allows complete parameter automation and auto sync to master tempo. This is one of a suite of AUv3 compatible plugins which will also soon be available from 4Pockets.
Pulsar
This music app provides a virtual drum machine with 8 pads for improvising and playing along to built-in rhythm presets. It features real-time rhythm switching, tempo control, and various effects. It also supports Ableton Link and MIDI for seamless integration with other music software and hardware.
- 8-pad drum machine
- Built-in rhythm presets
- Real-time rhythm switching
- Tempo and accent control
- Drive, reverb, and filter effects
- Ableton Link synchronization
- MIDI In/Out support
- AUv3 compatibility
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Pulsar-ES is a sample-based drum machine inspired by the Estradin Pulsar. Start with 128 factory rhythms, 64 in bank A and 64 in bank B, play the eight-pad kit, and edit MIDI notes and velocities. In version 1.0.8, Random rhythm generates a new pattern in the current slot. Swing adjusts the timing from 0 to 100%. Shape the sound with filter, reverb, overdrive, delay, chorus and compression. Save edited rhythms as separate user patterns; the factory patterns remain available. Open LINK for tempo-sync settings with compatible peers. Start/stop synchronization is a separate setting. With a MIDI output selected and a compatible route configured, send pattern notes to another instrument. In a plug-in host, routing depends on the host. For iPhone and iPad: standalone app and AUv3. Hosting, MIDI and Link features require the corresponding compatible setup.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pulsar at 4.3 against Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin's 3.7. Pulsar also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). 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
Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin costs $7.99 and Pulsar $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pulsar holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin's written reviews are positive against 67% of Pulsar's.
Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin ships an update every 21 months, Pulsar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin | Pulsar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (6 ratings) | 4.3 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 4Pockets.com | Dmytro Kiro |
Customer experience
Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin
Pulsar
In-app purchases
Audio Shredder AUv3 Plugin
No in-app purchases
Pulsar
No in-app purchases
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