Comparison

Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin vs 7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker

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

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About

Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin

This studio-quality audio effect plugin offers a multi-band equalizer with real-time spectrum analysis. It features 10 adjustable filters, a compressor/limiter, and the ability to save and load custom presets for precise audio manipulation within compatible DAWs.

Highlights
  • Multi-band EQ with 10 filters
  • Real-time spectrum analyzer
  • Compressor/Limiter section
  • Custom preset saving and loading
  • Copy/paste settings between instances
  • Touch interface with multi-touch control
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This is an AUv3 compatible effect plugin which is intended for use inside your favourite DAW such as Cubasis, Auria, Meteor, AUM or GarageBand etc. Visual EQ Console is a studio quality multi-band EQ console with the ability to analyse audio in real time giving an accurate and reliable spectrum representation of the frequency response.  It includes your typical set of 4 parametric filters which are stable even when parameters are being changed. We also include low and high shelf as well as low and high pass filters, that's 10 filters in all. We use a high quality highly hardware optimised FFT to plot the frequency response through the filters so you can see exactly what effect your changes are having on the sound. The scrolling interface automatically adjusts to the hosts window size to allow a double height display in an appropriate DAW. One of the main problems with most Studio type EQ's is they don't give a true representation of the frequency response, often hiding the inpact of low and high pass / shelf filters on the frequency response. This plugin accurately tracks the response all the way through the audio chain and is backed up by the spectrum analyser so you can be confident that it is having the desired effect. We also include a Compressor / Limiter section to ensure those settings never get too aggressive.  You can load and save custom console presets as well as copy and paste settngs between instances. This is great if you need to setup multiple instances with the same settings. Plenty of options are tucked away under the hood so as not to clutter the display.  Main Features: ○ 4 resonant paramettic filters (A-D) . ○ All filters adjustable +/-24dB. ○ High and Low Pass filters. ○ Low and High Shelf Filters. ○ Touch interface with multi-touch for controlling filter Q. ○ Spectrum Analyser with Pre and Post monitoring. ○ Vertical shift and scale options for the spectrum. ○ Create and save custom presets. ○ Copy / Paste presets between instances. ○ Compressor / Limiter with Auto Makup Gain. ○ Twin VU meters ○ Quick Reset options for each section of the console.

About

7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker

Create complex FM synthesizer sounds and sequences with this 7-track music production tool. Features include LFO modulation, piano roll editing, and built-in effects like echo and reverb. Sync with other apps via Ableton Link or MIDI, and export your creations.

Highlights
  • 4 operator FM synthesizer
  • 7-track sequencer
  • LFO modulation
  • Piano roll editing
  • Echo and reverb effects
  • Ableton Link and MIDI sync
  • Audio export
Features
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Welcome to 7XFM - a 4 operator FM synthesizer and 7 track sequencer with Ableton link, recording, and routing for your audio to connect to AUM or Audiobus. With most of the important synthesizer settings found in most FM synthesizers and added modulation. Modulate the operators over time with the LFO, plus dynamics for amplitude and pitch of modulators wherever you add an ACCENT Pick from a range of preset frequencies for carrier and modulators (influenced by Orla DSE/Bohm FM Expander synthesisers) Create those classic FM sounds from punchy Lately Bass to smooth 80s fm pads or crazy chaotic FM sound effects. Keep in Sync with your apps using Ableton Link or MIDI Send MIDI clock or MIDI note as separate channels. This app was influenced by the Korg Volca/Electribe FM synth sequencers as well as TX81z and Orla DSE9 FM synthesizer SEQUENCER The sequencer has 7 channels containing a sequence dedicated to a tone sound. You can create sequences using step edit or bring up the PIANO ROLL for quick step placement. You can just randomly generate steps - either random choice pitches or SELECT NOTES. or shuffle the sequence PIANO ROLL! its easy to create melodies and bass lines fast! Double click step to cycle though octaves or erase across step with finger motion. Mask keys so you can define keys and swipe across bar with finger motion to lay down steps easily. EFFECTS! Each track has echo, reverb and a low pass filter similar to add some spacial atmosphere or emulate an analogue synthesizer. COOL CREATIVE FEATURES! 2nd and 3rd voice generators with detune and transpose by semitomes for fat chorus effects or chorded notes Auto level ducking switchable input from bass metronome or any track Playback timing of notes on sequences - steps triggered either at 4th or 8th timings - a sequence can play slower and last longer equivalent to 512 steps Added a “mutate tone” option that slowly modifies the sound randomly away from original. Added “randomise tone” that completely creates a random tone from fresh. GLOBAL TRANSPOSE! All channels can be transposed simultaneously on the fly to create great layered melodies, and you can choose which ones are ignored (TR LOCK) for things like sound effects. SONG MODE is like a playlist of programs, where you can chain programs from either the current loaded program or imported saved program file. A scene can have any track muted, global transposed, reset counter at start (D.C.) "Da Capo", override step length and control the BEAT ON metronome mode. You can then arm sampling and record the chained programs and export the audio. Save your Songs and they won't be affected by changes in the original programs. EXPORT! You can easily record a perfect loop of whatever is playing and export via AudioCopy or Audioshare as well as email and IOS Folder Export your tones, sequences or whole programs to another device, friend or saved elsewhere SYNC This is compatible with Ableton Link as well as MIDI so you have options for connecting to external hardware or other apps while keeping in time AUDIO ROUTING Output the main audio to other apps such as Audiobus or AUM to allow those apps to record or process your creations EXTERNAL CONTROL Control Mute of tracks with midi keys, volume of track-channel with MIDI CC 176 for channel 1, , 177 - channel 2 etc .. MIDI note input of one track's sound available while sequencer is playing all tracks - selectable tracks controlled by all midi channels (omni) THIS DOESNT ACCEPT MULTIPLE MIDI PER SEQUENCE.

Screenshots

Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin4 screens
7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker at $1.99 against Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin's $8.99. 7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 50%) and ratings volume (21 vs 6). On rating, 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

Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin costs $8.99 and 7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin against 4.0 for 7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin's written reviews are positive against 50% of 7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin ships an update every 2 weeks, 7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin versus 7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker
Price$8.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.1 (21 ratings) — better4.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4Pockets.comRob Wilmot

Customer experience

Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin

All ratings21 ratings
Positive76.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%

7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin

No in-app purchases

None

7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin free?
Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker free?
7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin or 7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker?
Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin is rated higher. Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin averages 4.1 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while 7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin or 7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker have ads?
Neither Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin nor 7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin or 7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker?
Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin ships an update every 2 weeks, and 7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker every 5 days. Most recently, Visual EQ Console AUv3 Plugin was updated on November 6, 2026 and 7XDXFM 4OP FM Loop Maker on November 3, 2026.

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