Comparison

TB DualVCF vs MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter

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

Head to head
About

TB DualVCF

This app offers a dual analog filter plug-in for music production, providing a wide range of vintage filter models to shape sound. It features intuitive modulation and envelope followers for creative audio exploration, compatible with AUv3 hosts.

Highlights
  • Dual analog filter sections
  • Dozens of vintage filter models
  • Envelope followers
  • Intuitive modulation editor
  • AUv3 plug-in compatibility
  • Real-time audio processing
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Dual VCF - the ultimate dynamic filtering AUv3 plug-in! Dual VCF adds motion, shape, and colour. It produces evolving rhythmic movement and complex dynamic filter shapes. It contains dozens of analog filter models with that sought-after sound of the 70s, 80s and 90s. Combined with envelope followers and intuitive modulation editors, it provides almost infinite possibilities for creative aural exploration. Dual VCF features two filter sections, each supporting dozens of low-pass, high-pass and band-pass filter types. Every type is painstakenly modeled after analog filter types found in analog gear, analog synthesizers, and alike, including non-linear filter behavior. Dial in that characterstic 70s, 80s or 90s filter to add some analog flavor to your tracks! Each filter's cut-off frequency and resonance can be sequenced with an intuitive, free-running or beat-synced modulation editor. Seamlessly switch between sine, triangle, noise, or user-defined modulation waveforms. In addition, these parameters can also be modulated with the built-in envelope follower. The ToneBoosters DualVCF app captures the microphone (or external sound card) input and processes the signals in real time. To use it as a plug-in, use an AUv3-compatible host app such as Steinberg Cubasis, Apple Garageband, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio, Auria, AUM, or others. ToneBoosters DualVCF will appear in the list of Audio Unit extensions for effect plug-ins. How to use DualVCF as AUv3 plugin in a host program, start your favourite AUv3 host app (Steinberg Cubasis, Apple Garageband, Audio Evolution Mobile Studio, Auria, AUM, or others) and add TB DualVCF as Audio Unit insert effect to a track or output bus. See below on how to use Audio Units in various host apps. Key features: - The same professional sound as the acclaimed desktop version - Two analog filter sections with dozens of filter designs - Intuitive modulation editor for creative, rhythmic and evolving effects - Undo/redo, and A/B comparison - Color themes for the user interface - Max screen support in Garageband - Optimised for iPad and compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch What you should know: - Licenses acquired for this platform are not compatible with other platforms. - Audio Unit (AUv3) extensions require an iPad mini 2, iPad 4 or later models.

About

MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter

Features
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Ever wished your gear could just follow the music that's playing? MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter listens through the microphone, detects the BPM in real time, and keeps sending it to your equipment as MIDI Clock and Tap Tempo CC. Sync your delay pedals, arpeggiators, drum machines and loopers — no more frantically tapping along to the track. LISTENS AND DETECTS • Fully automatic beat detection from the microphone • Auto mode analyzes Low / Mid / High / Full frequency bands simultaneously and picks whichever hears the beat most clearly — kick-heavy tracks and hi-hat-driven grooves both lock in automatically • Or pin detection to a specific band: Kick, Snare, or Hi-Hat • Customizable detection range (60–200 BPM), 2x BPM mode for double-time output • One-tap manual tempo setting with tap tempo SEE WHAT IT HEARS • Beat markers on the live waveform show exactly where each beat was recognized • Optional detection envelope overlay reveals what the detector is actually analyzing • Flash lamp blinking in sync with the BPM • Real-time waveform and level meter MIDI OUTPUT • MIDI Clock transmission (24 PPQN) • Tap Tempo CC messages (customizable CC number and channel) • Bluetooth MIDI support — connect to your gear wirelessly • Auto-gain keeps detection stable even at low volumes (up to 30x) BUILT FOR THE STAGE • Settings save automatically and apply instantly • MIDI send / beat detection indicators • Pause and resume anytime In the DJ booth, at rehearsal, on stage: stop matching tempo by ear and let the phone in your pocket handle it.

Screenshots

TB DualVCF3 screens
MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter at Free against TB DualVCF's $4.99. TB DualVCF's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter is free to download; TB DualVCF costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TB DualVCF ships an update every 2 months, MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TB DualVCF versus MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTB DualVCFMIDI Pulse BPM Detecter
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToneBoostersPROTOTYPE LABS, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

In-app purchases

None

TB DualVCF

No in-app purchases

None

MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TB DualVCF free?
TB DualVCF costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter free?
MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TB DualVCF or MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter have ads?
Neither TB DualVCF nor MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TB DualVCF or MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter?
TB DualVCF ships an update every 2 months, and MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter every 5 months. Most recently, TB DualVCF was updated on November 3, 2026 and MIDI Pulse BPM Detecter on October 31, 2026.

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