Comparison

MIDI Mod vs Wireless Audio AUv3

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

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About

MIDI Mod

This app provides a powerful set of modules for generating and routing MIDI modulation signals. It features a vast mod matrix, multiple LFOs, envelope generators, and an arpeggiator to control various parameters internally or externally. Preloaded mappings and easy MIDI Learn simplify integration with other devices and software.

Highlights
  • 32-slot mod matrix
  • 4 LFOs with user-editable waveforms
  • 3 Envelope Generators (ADSR, 4-stage)
  • Arpeggiator with chord memory
  • MIDI Learn for CC and Sysex
  • Over 60 preloaded device mappings
  • Internal and external modulation routing
Features
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MIDI Mod is a set of modules designed to be used as modulation sources that send MIDI to various destinations. In addition, the majority of MIDI Mod's own parameters can be modulated internally. For example, the output of ENV 3 could be used to control the rate of LFO 1. The output of LFO 1 could be used to control the playback velocity of the arpeggiator, and so on. MIDI Mod features a massive 32-slot mod matrix, which can be used for routing internally and externally to any number of things, including hardware devices, software, and other apps. The sheer number of possibilities can be daunting, but don't let that stop you. To make things less overwhelming, MIDI Mod comes preloaded with parameter mappings for more than 60 devices and apps, including some of the most popular devices on the market today. More are being added, and if a mapping doesn't exist for your device yet, fear not. It's very easy to create routings just by entering a CC number or via MIDI Learn. MIDI Learn even works with Sysex! TL;DR 4 LFOs - All the classic wave forms, plus 1 slot per LFO for a user-editable waveform - Key retrig and LFO delay - Slow and Fast modes, up to 40 Hz - Rate sync to BPM subdivisions - Sync any LFO to the rate of another - Each LFO can have up to 8 destinations 3 Envelope Generators - 2 ADSR with delay and hold - 1 4-stage with individual levels per stage, plus delay and hold - Loopable - Auto-triggered by BPM subdivisions or the rate of an LFO - Manual trigger buttons - Each envelope generator can have up to 8 destinations Arpeggiator - Stores up to 16 notes - Standard features, including Octave Up/Down, Note Repeat, Gate Length, Clock Subdivision, and several playback patterns - Velocity decay/fade feature - Chord memory with polyphonic playback - Create rhythmic patterns by turning on/off individual notes in latch mode - Auto Transpose Sequencer allows automatic transposition of the entire note sequence up to 16 steps. Think of it as a sequencer of a sequence - Arp note on and note off can be used as a modulation source (up to 8 destinations) - Note messages can be suppressed so that only modulation takes place 32-Slot Mod Matrix - Destinations can be internal or external (only limited by the amount of devices/software/apps you have) - Internal destinations include just about every knob and fader within MIDI Mod - Over 60 (and increasing) included device control mappings, making it easy to simply select your device, and the name of the parameter - Destinations can be MIDI CC, Sysex, or NRPN - MIDI Learn for destination select (CC and Sysex only) - Individual range controls for each mod slot (If the destination has a range of 0-63, you could set the min to 5, and max to 55, for example) - Destinations also include pitch bend, aftertouch, mod wheel, and even MIDI note - Every mod slot can have its output inverted (negative) - Mod sources include the 4 LFOs and 3 Envelopes, Arpeggiator note on/off, Aftertouch, Velocity, MIDI Note (keyboard tracking), Modwheel, Pitchbend, Expression, or any CC of your choice Other Features - Quick access on-screen keyboard for entering notes/playing devices - Configurable Max LFO Delay and Envelope Phase times, up to 40 seconds - Aftertouch delay, which filters out incoming aftertouch messages until the desired time after key press - Max MIDI messages per second (some devices are better at handling audio rates over MIDI than others) - MIDI clock send and receive (sync) - Analog sync out (sends out an audio pulse in sync with the current tempo) - Ableton Link for solid tempo sync with other Ableton Link devices - In app User Guide Some features of this app are made possible by the AudioKit framework Current list of devices and apps with defined parameter mappings: https://eokuwwy.blogspot.com/2019/05/device-parameter-mapping-list.html MIDI Mod is not affiliated with any hardware or software manufacturer.

About

Wireless Audio AUv3

Stream audio between iOS devices wirelessly with low latency. Connect audio unit hosts on a single device or across multiple devices via WiFi, eliminating the need for cables. Optimize audio quality and minimize latency with adjustable buffering.

Highlights
  • Inter-device audio streaming
  • Low-latency WiFi connection
  • AUv3 host connection
  • Adjustable buffering for quality/latency
  • Latency compensation reporting
Features
Currently charting
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Music making and audio processing has been growing and changing on iOS. The first app connections were with Audiobus, and then Inter-App Audio became available. The current standard is AUv3. There are many legacy apps and audio hosts, however, that have not updated. Wireless Audio AUv3 gives you an easy way to send audio from one iOS device to another using a low-latency WiFi connection; you can also connect audio unit hosts together -- either on a single device, or between devices using WiFi. There are no cables and boxes to buy (and to lose, or forget to take with you). Install the Transmit AUv3 onto an audio track of one host, the Receive AUv3 on the input slot of the audio track of another host, tap `connect,' and audio will be sent from one place to another with surprisingly low latency. The receiver can adjust buffering to maximize audio quality while minimizing latency. While your best results will be with a fast WiFi router and little cross-traffic on the network, you can still get a good connection even in noisy environments. Most modern DAWs support latency compensation, with the Receiver AUv3 reports -- this allows you to get precise synchronization of your recordings.

Screenshots

MIDI Mod4 screens
Wireless Audio AUv34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MIDI Mod at 4.5 against Wireless Audio AUv3's 3.5. MIDI Mod also leads on price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Wireless Audio AUv3's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 40%) and chart position (#183 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

MIDI Mod costs $2.99 and Wireless Audio AUv3 $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MIDI Mod holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of MIDI Mod's written reviews are positive against 80% of Wireless Audio AUv3's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
MIDI Mod versus Wireless Audio AUv3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIDI ModWireless Audio AUv3
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.5 (10 ratings) — better3.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#183 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteven ConnellySecret Base Design

Customer experience

MIDI Mod

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Wireless Audio AUv3

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

MIDI Mod

No in-app purchases

None

Wireless Audio AUv3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIDI Mod free?
MIDI Mod costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wireless Audio AUv3 free?
Wireless Audio AUv3 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MIDI Mod or Wireless Audio AUv3?
MIDI Mod is rated higher. MIDI Mod averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Wireless Audio AUv3 averages 3.5 from 6 ratings.
Do MIDI Mod or Wireless Audio AUv3 have ads?
Neither MIDI Mod nor Wireless Audio AUv3 shows ads.

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