Comparison

7XWAVE Sample Synth Loop Maker vs FAC Clipper

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

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About

7XWAVE Sample Synth Loop Maker

This app offers a 7-channel sample sequencer with advanced synth and modulation features for intricate sound manipulation. Create beats, glitch effects, and complex loops with extensive editing and real-time parameter control. Export your creations or sync with other music applications.

Highlights
  • 7-channel sample sequencer
  • Animatable modulation
  • Sample mangling and glitch effects
  • Real-time parameter recording
  • Independent sequence lengths
  • Built-in effects (distortion, reverb, delay)
  • MIDI and Ableton Link sync
Features
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7XWAVE - a 7 channel sample sequencer with synth features & animatable modulation features for sample mangling. So many sound manipulation possibilities can be had with this whether it's a funky electro backing track or crazy granular glitch effects. Choose a sample, tweak the sound using envelopes & filters then create your beats and bleeps. Add effects to each sound, pan, level, sample start, length pitch & filter. Mash up loops and sequences with trimming and shuffling. Each step can have a start stop or end stop , shuffle up your samples or turn them into wave cycles like a synth, then animate the start position. Lots of glitch or time stretch effects! Lock parameter dials to a step or record dial movements in real time. All sequences can be set up to 1-64 steps. Export recorded loops or route audio into Audiobus or AUM etc keeping in sync with other apps using MIDI or Ableton Link. Sequencer Specifications & synth features: Animate or manually set levels for every track dial. Each program has swing/groove, independent sequence lengths from 1-64 plus offsets, Randomiser with 0-100% chance of a step in realtime, Accent levels on tracks for how much the accent affects pitch, frequency & volume dynamics. Notes are easily created on current bar. Double tap = accented dynamics. Hold down for copy, paste & clear. Fill 64 steps expands current sequence to 64 steps repeating to fill. Random generations of notes.. Hi, low or band pass filters, resonance, filter env & decay like in most synthesisers. Also Hi split adds parallel hi pass. Sample start, length & loop point, loop on/off, ping ping & reverse. Edit samples small enough to waves to use as a synth "oscillator". Loop level allows you to play loop back to point in Sample or at the very end for for tight looping and glitch repeat effects, granular fx and sample mangling. Slice/divide the sample start point to the track sequence length. You can then re-shuffle steps for glitch effect,Adjust pitch, volume attack & release or gated volume. Adjust pitch or set it automatically to fit the sequence and BPM (good for importing loops to match). Distortion, Delay (snaps to nearest time sync), reverb and compression effects. Each sequence has one LFO with adjustable speed and can modulate sample start/length , filter and pitch. LFO can also gate triggered for an Envelope effect. Built in keyboard for playing your samples using keys or selecting the random notes for random generation in step edit. Mixer console view so you can adjust pan, bass and levels. Import samples from other apps documents folders, Audioshare or copy/paste. Export you trimmed sample to this app document folder and export your recorder loops. Record what you are playing to export to another app or computer for composing yous loops. Play in sync your sampled loop with your current program. Route the audio output into other apps like Garage band, Audiobus or AUM with other apps. Ableton Link / MIDI syncs to sequencer. This is not an external audio input sampler but it can resample and those samples can be used as sound sources for synthesising. Manual: http://beatsnbobs.com/manuals/7xwave-manual.html Included is a help function. Any problems or ideas please let me know. Cheers Rob

About

FAC Clipper

This audio plugin enhances mix loudness and adds harmonic warmth with flexible full-band and two-band clipping. It offers precise visual metering, adjustable knee curves, and a dry/wet mix for balanced sound. Designed for quick, intuitive peak control on iOS, macOS, and Vision Pro.

Highlights
  • Enhances mix loudness
  • Adds harmonic warmth
  • Full-band and two-band clipping
  • Precise visual metering
  • Adjustable knee curve
  • Dry/wet mix control
  • Low latency
Features
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• Enhances Mix Loudness and Adds Harmonic Warmth • Full-Band and Two-Band Clipper in a Single Plugin • Quick, lightweight, and designed for effortless flexibility! • Precise Visual Metering for Fast Peak Control • Knee Curve Adjustment, from Super Soft to Hard • Shape Control of the Harmonic Profile • Dry/Wet Mix for a Natural, Balanced Sound • Low Latency with Optional Oversampling • Advanced Responsive Design, portrait and landscape views • Universal Purchase: AUv3 for iOS (iPad/iPhone), macOS and Vision Pro FAC Clipper is designed to enhance your mix's loudness and add signature harmonic warmth. While it is based on a similar DSP architecture to the Clip processor in FAC Punchlab, it takes a different approach to clipping control, featuring an advanced user interface with precise metering to track and manage the peaks of the audio signal. The plugin also includes both a full-band clipper that processes the entire spectrum and a multi-band clipper, allowing you to independently clip low, high, or both frequency bands. This provides the flexibility to maintain transparent processing or experiment with creative adjustments, depending on your needs. Built with simplicity and flexibility in mind, FAC Clipper is quick, lightweight, and highly intuitive. The clean, streamlined interface lets you focus on what matters most; controlling the peak levels to maximize loudness while preserving clarity and avoiding the pumping effects often associated with heavily limited signals. Thanks to its precise waveform and level meters, using FAC Clipper is a breeze. Simply add the plugin to your track and adjust the input gain until the waveform meter reaches 0 dB. This gives you a clear view of the signal's dynamic range, making it easier to identify peaks. Next, set the ceiling just below the peaks you wish to control. You can also adjust the Knee parameter for smoother clipping and fine-tune the saturation to achieve the perfect warmth and character. Use the Mix parameter to blend the clipped signal with the original audio, allowing you to control the amount of clipping applied. This helps preserve the natural character of the sound while enhancing loudness and harmonic warmth. This is an AUv3 Effect and requires a compatible host to work The documentation is available at fredantoncorvest.com/FAC_Clipper.html

Screenshots

7XWAVE Sample Synth Loop Maker4 screens
FAC Clipper3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FAC Clipper at 100% against 7XWAVE Sample Synth Loop Maker's 57%. FAC Clipper also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). 7XWAVE Sample Synth Loop Maker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and price ($2.99 vs $9.99). On ratings volume, ads, 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

7XWAVE Sample Synth Loop Maker costs $2.99 and FAC Clipper $9.99 up front. FAC Clipper sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 7XWAVE Sample Synth Loop Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FAC Clipper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of 7XWAVE Sample Synth Loop Maker's written reviews are positive against 100% of FAC Clipper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

7XWAVE Sample Synth Loop Maker ships an update every 10 days, FAC Clipper every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
7XWAVE Sample Synth Loop Maker versus FAC Clipper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter7XWAVE Sample Synth Loop MakerFAC Clipper
Price$2.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.2 (10 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRob WilmotFrederic Corvest

Customer experience

7XWAVE Sample Synth Loop Maker

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%

FAC Clipper

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

7XWAVE Sample Synth Loop Maker

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FAC Clipper

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$14.99

Questions

Is 7XWAVE Sample Synth Loop Maker free?
7XWAVE Sample Synth Loop Maker costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FAC Clipper free?
FAC Clipper costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 7XWAVE Sample Synth Loop Maker or FAC Clipper?
FAC Clipper is rated higher. 7XWAVE Sample Synth Loop Maker averages 4.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while FAC Clipper averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do 7XWAVE Sample Synth Loop Maker or FAC Clipper have ads?
Neither 7XWAVE Sample Synth Loop Maker nor FAC Clipper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 7XWAVE Sample Synth Loop Maker or FAC Clipper?
7XWAVE Sample Synth Loop Maker ships an update every 10 days, and FAC Clipper every 2 months. Most recently, 7XWAVE Sample Synth Loop Maker was updated on September 4, 2026 and FAC Clipper on September 21, 2026.

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