6X806 Drum Synth Loop Maker vs AudioViz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
6X806 Drum Synth Loop Maker
Create electronic music with a 6-track drum synthesizer and sequencer. Shape unique sounds, build complex rhythms, and apply effects. Export your creations or sync with other music apps.
- 6-track drum synthesizer
- Step sequencer with random fill
- Independent FX per track
- Ableton Link and IAA support
- Parameter locking
- Export to AudioShare, Email, iTunes
- Live control and pattern switching
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A 6 track drum machine synthesiser & sequencer for creating beats, electro rhythms or wacky synth blips. Create sounds like the famous TR808 and 606 drum machines. Synthesizer controls shape each sound on each track to various electro synth drum & percussion sounds. Create drum patterns using step edit as on various drum synthesisers, drum machines & sequencers or can be generated randomly. Independent FX, GarageBand routing, Ableton Link, IAA, & Audiobus 3 support. Parameter Set to step per track manually or while playing. Press P-Set to enter mode (Flashing). turn dials, this stores on that current step. Double tap the P-Set to enter erase mode. Any dial turned will erase all that dials settings for the whole track. Easily capture what you hear, export to AudioShare, Audio-Copy, Email or iTunes Shared Folder Check out the "How to" video demo on Youtube https://youtu.be/in4V0P6nigM DRUM SYNTHESIS: 3 Filters: Low, High & Band Pass + resonance & side-pass high pass level, envelope amount & decay time. Adjust pitch VCA decay time + PUNCH for extra kick velocity. Extra attack for track 1 option. Create almost any drum synth sound SEQUENCER: Swing/groove Dynamics. Each step per track can also have a variable dynamics level (double tap) to accentuate pitch, filter or amplitude. RANDOM FILL: From zero to 100 percent this will create random non accentuated steps in mealtime so you can create free flowing dynamic drum beats sequences. Adjust number of steps & offsets in each track to create complex poly rhythms INIT starts over with a blank pattern. Find this in Settings/System. BPM control +/-1 or double tap for +/-5 increments. MOD SECTION: LFO low pass CUT-OFF & PITCH. The pitch level can give a vintage effect subtly detuning with low SPEED or faster for ring modulated effect. Trig forces reset on step to provide pitch or filter envelope. CHAIN MODE: Press P+1, P+2, P+3 for automatically switching to next 1,2, or 3 patterns at each loop end. Changing pattern manually will reset. Drum step edits cant be made during this mode. LIVE CONTROL feature: Use the pattern play section for the following cool tricks: [Sequence/Control/Pattern]: Instantly switch to a saved sequence while playing. Keys correspond to available programs, starting from the current program thats loaded (key 1 is your current program, key 2 is current program+1 etc). Highlighted keys show stored programs. Blue tint shows if your are in Pattern Play still. This is great for building up live tracks and can be cut instantly like DJ cross-fade. With P-Lock enabled, loading patterns locks parameters & just loads the patterns. EFFECTS (Global/master are in yellow.) OVERDRIVE. SPRING REVERB ECHO tempo synced with feedback & wetness. MIXER section: fade each track, mute/ unmute Bass boost and pan on each track SYNCING Ableton Link syncs with Link apps .Enable for precise timing without syncing. Press LINK button at the bottom for settings. You can link to our other apps like 2XB303 MIDI sync with External, Virtual or Audiobus. 6X806 can be master or slave. ( any simple class-compliant USB should work but some may need to be power assisted) Virtual MIDI In is always on. If you send from another app AND receive MIDI clock then you will be receiving both MIDI CLOCKS. While Ableton Link is enabled you can send clock. This means you can use one app to control 6X806 with external hardware MIDI note data is sent out on each channel AUDIO Record a fixed length, default to 32 steps. Can be changed in settings. Arming sampling with CAPTURE (flashing). Starts at counter 1 (ON). PLAY CAP to listen to your sample loop. Audio can be routed via IAA (Inter App Audio) into apps like Apple's Garageband. Garageband will also sync your sequence for excellent multi-track recording. Audiobus 3. Route audio to mix or record into other applications To save you press "Save To", it then flashes. Now choose destination ("!" means its occupied ) then press "Save All" to confirm.
AudioViz
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AudioViz – Transform Sound into Captivating Visual Experiences AudioViz is a powerful, intuitive audio visualizer that transforms music, voice, and ambient sound into immersive visual displays. Designed for creators, performers, and sound enthusiasts, it lets you experience audio in a stunning and highly customizable way. Visualize Any Audio Source Bring any sound to life—whether it’s music from your device, shared audio from another app, or live input through your microphone. AudioViz supports real-time visualization, making it perfect for live performances, recordings, streaming, and spontaneous creative sessions. Creative Control with Customizable Templates & Video Loops Choose from a growing collection of visualization templates, animated backgrounds, and visual effects. You can now also add dynamic video loops behind your visualization—the app includes 24 sample video templates, and you can create your own using any GenAI tool (Tip: keep the starting and ending frames the same for a seamless loop). Further personalize your scene by importing your own images or videos. Every on-screen element can be resized, moved, and positioned for full creative freedom. Layer Visual Effects & Record Your Masterpiece Enhance your visuals with ambient effects like rain, snow, and more, which you can layer on top of your visualization. Built-in automatic camera movement adds a cinematic touch. When your scene is perfect, record the entire audio visualization—along with any layered effects and video backgrounds—directly within the app and export with ease. Intuitive Interaction & Display Control Use your mouse wheel to scale visual elements, and simply drag to reposition them on the canvas. Run the app in full-screen mode for projections, live events, and installations. AudioViz scales beautifully across all screen sizes. Effortless Recording and Export Record and export your sessions directly from the app. You can even select custom window sizes for your recordings to tailor the output for any platform. File sharing makes it simple to access and edit your visuals on a computer. Optimized for Mac, iPad, and iPhone AudioViz is available on macOS, iPad, and iPhone—with all versions included in the same introductory price. The macOS version supports direct drag-and-drop for MP3s, images (JPEG, PNG, WebP), and more, offering a smooth workflow across all your devices. Ideal for Performers, Creators, and Events Whether you're a DJ, musician, VJ, podcaster, or simply love immersive sound-reactive visuals, AudioViz is the go-to tool for enhancing any audio experience. It’s especially powerful when connected to external displays or projectors, transforming sound into an unforgettable visual backdrop. The app uses File Sharing and you can access your recordings on a Mac (under Files) after you plug your device. More Coming Soon AudioViz continues to evolve with new effects, styles, and features under development. Each update expands your creative toolkit, giving you even more ways to bring your audio to life. Questions or Support? To ask questions or request support, please leave a note in the app’s review section—we check it regularly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 6X806 Drum Synth Loop Maker at every 4 days against AudioViz's every 7 months. 6X806 Drum Synth Loop Maker also leads on price ($1.99 vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
6X806 Drum Synth Loop Maker costs $1.99 and AudioViz $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
6X806 Drum Synth Loop Maker ships an update every 4 days, AudioViz every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 6X806 Drum Synth Loop Maker | AudioViz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rob Wilmot | Taliyo Ltd |
In-app purchases
6X806 Drum Synth Loop Maker
No in-app purchases
AudioViz
No in-app purchases
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