CC PAL vs Prism MIDI Sequencer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CC PAL
This app allows users to create and control up to 16 customizable MIDI CC sliders. Record and loop slider movements or manually adjust CC values. It's designed to send MIDI messages to external hardware or software synthesizers.
- Create up to 16 customizable CC sliders
- Record and loop slider movements
- Customize MIDI channel, CC number, color, and name per slider
- Store configurations/presets
- Visualize recorded movements with a chart
- Connect via Bluetooth MIDI
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CC PAL is a MIDI CC controller which allows you to create up to 16 CC sliders. You can record movements for each slider and replay this in a loop. You can also just change the CC value by moving the slider. Each slider can be customized with a MIDI channel, CC number, color and name. You can create unlimited numbers of configurations. The CC pal comes with couple of predefined configurations for some hardware devices like the KORG Volca FM, KORG Volca Beats, KORG minilogue XD, DSI Prophet Rev2. >> FEATURES - Create up to 16 customizable CC sliders - Store your sliders in configurations/presets/programs -- you name it - Set the MIDI channel and the CC number per slider - A little chart shows your recorded movements so you can easily see what kinds of movements are stored in a slider >> WHAT CAN I DO AND WHAT NOT - You can send CC messages in a smart way to a MIDI devices - For example you can control the resonance of a KORG Volca device with a unique recorded movement - You can control a MIDI able iOS app like a software synthesizer - You cannot generate sound directly from this app. It just generates MIDI messages - Connect via Bluetooth MIDI to your DAW (e.g. Ableton) and map the sliders to specific parameters in devices
Prism MIDI Sequencer
This app is a powerful 16-track MIDI step sequencer designed for iOS devices. It allows users to create complex musical patterns with high resolution, elastic timing, and per-step control. It integrates with external synths and samplers, offering extensive features for melody, harmony, and drum sequencing.
- 16-track AUv3 MIDI step sequencer
- High resolution and elastic timing
- Per-step control and step FX
- Scale modes and flow modes for tonal tracks
- 16 mini-sequencers per drum track
- LFOs, arpeggiator, and generative tools
- Scene and mute profile performance modes
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Prism is a 16-track AUv3 MIDI step sequencer for iPhone and iPad that turns sparks of inspiration into living, breathing music. It’s built for touch and flow—pair it with your favorite synths, samplers, drum apps, and gear. Key Features ------------- [ Sequencing Engine ] ---------------------- - High resolution: 1/32 steps, up to 512 trigs/pattern, swing, polyphony, micro-timing per step - Elastic timing: per-sequence lengths plus smooth speed changes for real polyrhythm/polymeter - Per-step control: parameter locks and Step FX - Playback modes: Standard, Overlap, Trig Legato, Drone - Capture everything: live record with quantize, retroactive recording (always listening), and tap-in steps - Human feel & probability: Chance, Every, Hold, Range, Accent [ Tonal Tracks (Melody & Harmony) ] ------------------------------------ - Always in key: scale modes across the app (use built-in scales or create your own) - Note input modes: Poly, Chord Simple, Chord Multi, Chord Blocks - Flow modes (musical logic): Standard, Peek, Echo, Melt, Mirror - Per-Trig Step FX: Velocity, Pitch, Ratchet, Strum - Multi-Seq: 4 independent sequencers per tonal track to weave interlocking parts - Import and edit .MIDI files [ Drum Tracks (Kits & Samplers) ] ---------------------------------- - 16 mini-sequencers per drum track with independent settings, FX, and controls - Modular linking, advanced layering, and Drum↔Tone interactions for shared timing tricks - Drum profiles for fast kit routing and universal connectivity - Per-Trig Step FX (drum): Velocity, Length, Ratchet, Flam [ Modulation, Generative & Creative Tools ] ------------------------------------------- - 6 LFOs per track (track-tied and CC-tied) for tempo-synced movement and evolving patterns - Per-track/pattern 16-step Arpeggiator—from classic to experimental - Harmonizer and Hue Sequencer for chord color and phrase rotation - Tape-style MIDI Slicer & Looper (per track/pattern) for instant remixing - Smart randomizers: one-tap generation for drum patterns, sequences, and fx. [ Performance, Workflow & UI ] ------------------------------ - Scenes, mute profiles, and bar looper to play, capture, and perform. - Fast edits: copy, paste, multi-select, quick duplicate - Multi-touch keypad matrix & sequencer for hands-on control - Light & Dark themes - Host-aware saving (internal presets + AUv3 state) [ Hardware & Host Integration ] ------------------------------- - Deep, bi-directional control for Novation Launchpad (Pro, Mk3, Mini, X) and Launchkey Mini MK4 with LED feedback & mappings - External MIDI in/out/thru, per-track channel routing - AUv3 works in leading hosts (e.g., AUM, Logic Pro for iPad) [ Timing & Specs ] ------------------- - High-precision engine: 480 PPQN for tight playback at any tempo - iPhone & iPad AUv3 (MIDI-only; no built-in sounds) ---------- Find more info at sites.google.com/view/prism-midi-sequencer/home Happy creating, y’all. —A Mortal Mage
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CC PAL at $1.99 against Prism MIDI Sequencer's $19.99. CC PAL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.0). Prism MIDI Sequencer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (33 vs 11). On rating, review sentiment, 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
CC PAL costs $1.99 and Prism MIDI Sequencer $19.99 up front. Prism MIDI Sequencer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. CC PAL asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for CC PAL against 4.8 for Prism MIDI Sequencer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 33 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of CC PAL's written reviews are positive against 86% of Prism MIDI Sequencer's.
CC PAL ships an update every 10 months, Prism MIDI Sequencer every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.
| Parameter | CC PAL | Prism MIDI Sequencer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (11 ratings) — better | 4.8 (33 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DANIEL BRUEGGE | Tyler Quatraro |
Customer experience
CC PAL
Prism MIDI Sequencer
In-app purchases
CC PAL
No in-app purchases
Prism MIDI Sequencer
- LFO Extension$4.99
- Step FX$4.99
- Multi-Sequencer [Tone Tracks]$4.99
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