Comparison

mfxStrip vs EG Nodes

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

Head to head
About

mfxStrip

This MIDI effect plugin offers a collection of essential MIDI manipulations in a single package. It allows for filtering and remapping of channels and notes, and can convert a polyphonic keyboard into a monophonic one. Designed for CoreMIDI or AUv3 hosts, it provides powerful control over MIDI data.

Highlights
  • MIDI channel filtering
  • MIDI channel remapping
  • Note remapping
  • Polyphonic to monophonic conversion
  • AUv3 plugin format
  • CoreMIDI support
Features
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* MIDI CHANNEL STRIP * (AUv3 or CoreMIDI Effect) Some of the most commonly used MIDI manipulations in one handy package. This is MidiFire's Channel Strip module in AUv3 format. - Filter and remap channels - Remap notes - Turn your poly keyboard in to a mono one * ABOUT mfxSeries * mfxSeries is a set of compact but powerful plugins for CoreMIDI or AUv3 hosts. Covering a range of use cases from common everyday MIDI manipulation tasks to creatively ambitious effects. Each plugin in the mfxSeries can be controlled and automated from the host as all controls are exposed as AUv3 parameters. mfxSeries plugins are built using the MidiBus library - http://midib.us

About

EG Nodes

This app is a clip-based audio unit host and MIDI sequencer for creating musical projects. It offers a variety of built-in MIDI and audio nodes for generating sequences, recording, and sampling. Users can load external Audio Units and automate parameters for unique compositions.

Highlights
  • Clip-based Audio Unit host
  • Built-in MIDI generators (Note/Chord, Arpeggio, Sequencer)
  • Audio recording and sampling
  • Load external AU3 instruments and effects
  • Scene and automation control
  • Flexible MIDI routing
  • Standalone and AUv3 modular sequencer
Features
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EG Nodes is a clip based Audio Unit host with sequencing capabilities to play external instruments, Audio Unit or MIDI hardware and create a complete audio project. A powerful and flexible groovebox to perform or create musical projects from scratch in a fast and easy way. BUILTIN MIDI GENERATOR Use the builtin nodes to play instruments, apply effects and perform. NOTE/CHORD - generates a single note or a chord ARPEGGIO - generates chord arpeggios SEQUENCER - to play a note sequence RHYTHM - to play drums, percussion or rhythmic instruments PIANO ROLL - to write more complex MIDI part in a classic piano roll editorFEATURES GENERATIVE - to continuously generate sequences evolving in time MIDI FX - to host external MIDI FX Audio unit like sequencers, piano rolls and others MIC/INPUT NODE a simple node input audio from your device mic or an external usb interfaces. You can play your guitar or any instrument together with your song and record it using the Audio/Sampler node. BUILTIN AUDIO/RECORDER/SAMPLER Use the Audio Sampler node to import audio files (wav, mp3, mov, mp4, caf or aiff). Audio node is capable of sync the loop to your project tempo using pitch shifting algorithm to stretch the audio without changing its pitch. You can create your own instrument, adding a sample and playing it via the MIDI sequencer nodes. You can also use the Audio node to record the output from any node in your project or from a mic/line (using the MIC node). SONG NODE to link scenes and create a song structure. You can add how many song nodes you like and assign each one to a different section. MIX GROUP NODE to create mixing busses and group nodes. An easy way to apply effects and automation to multiple nodes at the same time. AU3 INSTRUMENTS, FX AND MIDI FX Load your favorite Audio Units to unlock an infinite palette of sounds. SCENES & AUTOMATIONS Save and recall up to 8 main scenes to control your song structure and nodes combination - each node can save its configuration, parameters and notes Automate parameters to add sparkle to your compostions. PROBABILITY - FREQUENCY - RANDOMIZATION AND MORE... Each node has additional controllers to make your performance unique, original and unpredictable. FLEXIBLE MIDI ROUTING & MIDI LEARN Send MIDI and receive it from external hardware, software or apps. Configure soruces and destination for each node and record directly into piano roll. Almost each button, know or slider can be assigned and controlled by your extenal MIDI controllers via a super easy MIDI learn setup AU3 MODULAR SEQUENCER EG Nodes can be loaded in other DAW/Hosts as MIDI FX generator to create MIDI sequences in a fast and easy way MIXER/COMPACT VIEW Adjust nodes level in a compact and optimised view UNIVERSAL Run EG Nodes on iPad or iPhone and share your project with other musicians. ADDITIONAL FEATURES STANDALONE VERSION - 8 recallable scenes to save nodes configurations - History Undo/Redo - Project MIDI scale transposition - Save and recall your favorite nodes - Duplicate and rename nodes - Import and export MIDI into Piano Roll nodes - Individual clip length, speed and steps number - Individual swing for each Sequencer or Rhythm node - AU3 Parameters automation - Multiple MIDI input sources assignable - Record from MIDI input or builtin keyboard into Piano Roll clips - Record AU instruments MIDI Out into Piano Roll clips - Import/Export presets - Record and export your performance - Ableton link sync support - MIDI in & out with midi channel filter for each node - Flexible internal MIDI routing to send MIDI from one node to other ones - MIDI learn to control app with external controllers and MIDI surfaces AU3 MIDI PROCESSOR VERSION - MIDI processor Audio Unit to be hosted into other DAWS - includes all the sequencing features of the standalone app - send MIDI notes out to your host - control AU3 parameters of other AU3 instruments or effects hosted with the app and automate them

Screenshots

mfxStrip1 screens
EG Nodes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: mfxStrip at $2.99 against EG Nodes's $19.99. mfxStrip also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). EG Nodes's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 50%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

mfxStrip costs $2.99 and EG Nodes $19.99 up front. EG Nodes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. mfxStrip asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

mfxStrip holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EG Nodes has 93 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of mfxStrip's written reviews are positive against 92% of EG Nodes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mfxStrip ships an update every 8 months, EG Nodes weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
mfxStrip versus EG Nodes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermfxStripEG Nodes
Price$2.99 — better$19.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.8 (93 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews92.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings493 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAudeonic AppsElliott Garage

Customer experience

mfxStrip

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

EG Nodes

All ratings93 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive92.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.8%

Bugs and requests

mfxStrip

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

EG Nodes

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Sampler won’t play correctly
  • Sampler features don’t work consistently
  • Scenes getting armed and recordings going into them despite disabling them
  • Crashes with some apps
  • Crashing results in losing work
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  • Accidentally refreshed instead of saving
  • Can’t sequence all AU parameters
  • Chord module seems weird
  • Rhythm module labeling is hard to understand
  • Pads option for iPhone could be better
  • Sustain pedal input issue (resolved)
  • Pan bug (resolved)
  • Teething problems being sorted
  • Some bugs reported (quickly fixed)

Requested features

12 requests
  • Easy way to report bugs without login/account
  • Keep save/refresh options on screen
  • Audio recording or looping module
  • Audio clip module, like a looper
  • 16 steps per page for sequencers
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  • Sequence all AU parameters
  • Follow chord mode to control other nodes
  • Pads option for iPhone in portrait mode
  • Tie notes together/ sustain notes
  • Automate bending notes, lead guitarist style
  • More specific randomization, such as bass pattern generation
  • Multi Track export

In-app purchases

None

mfxStrip

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

EG Nodes

One-time3
  • Small tip$1.99
  • Medium tip$3.99
  • Large tip$14.99

Questions

Is mfxStrip free?
mfxStrip costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EG Nodes free?
EG Nodes costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, mfxStrip or EG Nodes?
mfxStrip is rated higher. mfxStrip averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while EG Nodes averages 4.8 from 93 ratings.
Do mfxStrip or EG Nodes have ads?
Neither mfxStrip nor EG Nodes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mfxStrip or EG Nodes?
mfxStrip ships an update every 8 months, and EG Nodes weekly. Most recently, mfxStrip was updated on October 24, 2026 and EG Nodes on October 24, 2026.

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