Comparison

FAC vs ANALOGySTR

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

Head to head
About

FAC

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Join the conversation within the music artists’ community – a place for artists to interact with one another. This exclusive app is brought to you by the Featured Artists Coalition(FAC). Sign up to enjoy: • Live Broadcasts • Exclusive photos and video • Music & audio, exclusively provided by our PRO members. • Early access to FAC events tickets • Meeting fellow artists • Special offers and competitions from the FAC partners • And much more… SUBSCRIPTIONS The app offers subscriptions to unlock premium digital content. • Payment will be charged to Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Our Full EULA is available here: https://www.fan.direct/platform-user-agreement/.

About

ANALOGySTR

This virtual instrument plugin recreates the iconic sounds of 1970s analog string synthesizers. It offers three distinct string tones, adjustable filters, and classic ensemble, phaser, and reverb effects for a wide sonic palette. It's designed for music producers and enthusiasts seeking vintage synth textures.

Highlights
  • Emulates 1970s analog string synths
  • Three blendable base string tones
  • High and low pass filters
  • Ensemble and phaser effects
  • Plate reverb effect
  • MIDI and velocity sensitivity
  • AUv3 compatible
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ANALOGySTR Retro String Machine (AUv3) ANALOGySTR is a virtual instrument plugin that can run standalone, or in any AU compatible host such as Logic Pro or GarageBand. Please note that the standalone version does not include a built-in keyboard - you need to connect a suitable MIDI device to play the synth. Overview ANALOGySTR is a tribute to the analog string synthesizers made in the 1970's which are still popular today for good reason. From Pink Floyd to Jean-Michel Jarre, from The Cure to Air, chances are you've heard these "string machines" on countless recordings. Funnily enough, because of the limited technology at the time, they don't actually sound a lot like real strings, but have a distinct tonal character of their own which has become iconic and much loved. Based on sub-octave divider oscillators originally developed for transistor organs, the basic sounds are somewhat thin and reedy but the addition of phaser and "ensemble" effects gives the instruments their distinctive sound and huge appeal. ANALOGySTR has three different base "string" tones that can be blended, and further shaped with high and low pass filters to emulate the limited frequency response of the vintage instruments. Of course, no string machine emulation would be complete without the "ensemble" and phaser effects and ANALOGySTR includes both in its dedicated effects section, with the option to process the signal in classic mono, or super-wide stereo mode. A variable size "plate" type reverb with mono / stereo options completes the effects section. Please note that ANALOGySTR is not intended to be a replica or digital emulation of a specific instrument, but its design and development was heavily influenced by those classic old machines. And while I like to think ANALOGySTR does get pretty close to those vintage string machine tones, it can also stray into other sonic territory, and the presets include examples of organ, choir and synth pad type sounds. MIDI Implementation ANALOGySTR is a 16 voice polyphonic "somewhat" (*) velocity-sensitive MIDI instrument and is playable over a keyboard range from A0 (21) to C7 (96) on any MIDI channel. ANALOGySTR also responds to mod wheel / vibrato (CC#1), expression / volume (CC#11), sustain (CC#64), all notes off (CC#123) and pitch-bend (+/- 2 semitones). (*) Notes will be slightly louder as you play harder, but the dynamic range is reduced slightly. ANALOGySTR does not currently respond to breath controller or after-touch messages. About The UI Not everyone likes the UIs of my latest (2025) plugins - I get it. However, the simplistic and generic approach allows me to (a) 99% focus on the DSP, sound quality and CPU performance, and (b) significantly reduce the development (and potential maintenance) time, which is reflected in my pricing. For more info and support please visit: www.waverley-instruments.com/robjackson

Screenshots

FAC3 screens
ANALOGySTR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FAC at Free against ANALOGySTR's $2.99. ANALOGySTR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 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

FAC is free to download; ANALOGySTR costs $2.99 up front. FAC sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $64.99 per year. ANALOGySTR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FAC versus ANALOGySTR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFACANALOGySTR
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB13 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAccess Experiences LtdRob Jackson

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FAC

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription$64.991 Year
None

ANALOGySTR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FAC free?
FAC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ANALOGySTR free?
ANALOGySTR costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do FAC or ANALOGySTR have ads?
Neither FAC nor ANALOGySTR shows ads.

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