Comparison

Matrix Vocoder vs TAIP

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

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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
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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

About

TAIP

This audio effect app emulates the warm, rich sound of vintage analog tape machines using AI. It allows users to add organic saturation, harmonic richness, and nonlinear magic to any audio source, offering extensive control over saturation levels, parallel processing, and frequency shaping.

Highlights
  • AI-based tape emulation
  • Adjustable drive and saturation
  • Parallel mix control
  • Dual tape machine models
  • Frequency-specific saturation
  • Tape wear and noise simulation
  • Presence and glue effects
Features
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Warm up your sound TAIP brings the true sound and behavior of analog tape to iOS with the power of AI. Use it to add organic saturation and life to any source that needs a little extra spark. About TAIP TAIP offers a faithful, AI-based emulation of a beloved vintage tape machine from the early 70s. You’ll get the same harmonic richness and nonlinear magic as the classic hardware with features that take you beyond the limits of the original. TAIP’s unique approach to emulation uses a neural network in place of traditional DSP techniques to accurately decipher the magic characteristics of tape. The result is a happy marriage between classic sound and modern versatility. And we encourage you to drive it hard! TAIP Features: - Drive: TAIP’s most important parameter - add a subtle touch of warmth or extreme saturation (or anything in between). - Mix: Add tape saturation in parallel with the dry signal. Or combine the “Wear” and “Mix” parameters to create tape flanging. - Model: ”Single” brings you one tape emulation, while “Dual” combines two tape machines in a series under the hood. - Lo / Hi-Shape: Saturates the low/high end more or less than the rest of the frequency spectrum. - Glue: Exaggerates the compression effect that naturally occurs in tape recordings. - Noise: Adds more tape noise – or removes it entirely. - Presence: Brings back the brightness that gets lost on tape recordings. - Wear: Recreates the instabilities of a worn-out tape machine and subtly alters the tape speed. - Input: Lets you distort the signal more - or less - without affecting the output level. - Auto-Gain: Lets you add more drive while keeping a consistent plugin output.

Screenshots

Matrix Vocoder4 screens
TAIP2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TAIP at 100% against Matrix Vocoder's 42%. TAIP also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). Matrix Vocoder's advantage is price ($5.99 vs $9.99) and ratings volume (19 vs 5). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TAIP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Matrix Vocoder's written reviews are positive against 100% of TAIP's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Matrix Vocoder versus TAIP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatrix VocoderTAIP
Price$5.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.2 (19 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 15 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarry GohsBaby Audio Inc.

Customer experience

Matrix Vocoder

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

TAIP

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Matrix Vocoder

No in-app purchases

None

TAIP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Matrix Vocoder free?
Matrix Vocoder costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TAIP free?
TAIP costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Matrix Vocoder or TAIP?
TAIP is rated higher. Matrix Vocoder averages 4.2 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while TAIP averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Matrix Vocoder or TAIP have ads?
Neither Matrix Vocoder nor TAIP shows ads.

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