Panstation 2 vs QuadroSphere
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Panstation 2
This audio plug-in offers advanced panning capabilities for music production on iOS devices. It emulates vintage hardware and provides versatile control over stereo imaging and effects.
- Four different panning laws
- Ten panning waveforms
- MIDI tempo sync and control
- Audio trigger counting feature
- Relative phase control
- Preset sharing
Read full descriptionHide full description
Finally available for iOS!. To create Panstation, we started with a loose model of the venerable Drawmer M500's panning engine, then added the counting features from the Audio & Design PanScan (probably the most famous vintage autopanner, and the "secret weapon" of many well-known producers.) The result is an autopanner plug-in that is second to none in both feature set and sound. Built for both iPhones and iPads, Panstation is available as an AudioUnit V3 (with sidechain input in hosts that have that capabilty) and Standalone with Inter-App Audio. The AUv3 requires a host such as AUM, Cubasis, GarageBand, or BeatMaker Pro 3 (etc.) to be used. Features • Four different panning laws, including an exact 1:1 clone of the M500 pan law. • Ten panning waveforms, including all the waveforms present in the M500. • Free-run, MIDI tempo sync, MIDI note trigger, MIDI note number, and CC control of panning. • Audio trigger counting feature from the A&D PanScan. • Relative phase control of each side, for tremolo and stereo widening effects. • Vector-based reactive UI. • Share presets between the AUv3 and Standalone, or between the iOS versions and the desktop versions. • Manual available on the Audio Damage site.
QuadroSphere
This audio plugin allows musicians to sculpt immersive soundscapes by controlling stereo placement and effects across four distinct frequency bands. Create dynamic, atmospheric audio with automated movement and morphing between saved settings.
- 4 configurable frequency bands
- Control stereo separation, level, and pan per band
- Create and morph between 12 snapshots
- Modulation control for automated sweeps
- Per-band effects (Haas, Delay, Reverb, Chorus, Compressor)
- Convert mono to pseudo-stereo
- MIDI CC control
Read full descriptionHide full description
QuadroSphere is a great tool for bringing an instrument to life by creating a soundscape with a constantly moving sound source. QuadroSphere splits the incoming audio signal into 4 distinct coloured frequency bands using the frequency bar. Each band has an associated coloured sphere allowing you to control the pan, stereo separation and volume level. You can use this plugin as a way to impose subtle control over stereo placement with little or no movement, or go crazy with random automation. Adding effects such as reverb or delay on a specific frequency band can help create a lush atmospheric swirling which surrounds the listener. This is great for musicians trying to create minimalistic ambient or tranquil soundscapes. You can create up to 12 snapshots of the sphere parameters and effect settings, then morph between them at a designated speed (measured in beats). You can also enable continuous randomization mode, and have full control over which spheres and control which parts are automated. You can also use QuadroSphere as a stereo splitter, using the additional outputs to add your own effects to band outputs. Key Features: ○ 4 Configurable frequency bands. ○ Control stereo separation, level and pan for each band. ○ Create up to 12 Snapshots. ○ Morph between various panning, width and frequency band levels. ○ Modulation control for automated sweeps around pan center. ○ Convert MONO signals into a pseudo-stereo image. ○ Per band Haas, Delay, Reverb, Chorus and Compressor. ○ Allows combined and individual per-band audio outputs. ○ Continuous randomized morphing of the stereo field. ○ Built in Preset Manager with drag and drop support. ○ Power and Solo for each band. ○ Controlable morph speeds. ○ Various animated transition modes. ○ Access most options using AU parameters or MIDI CC control.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Panstation 2 at $3.99 against QuadroSphere's $14.99. Panstation 2 also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). QuadroSphere's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On ratings volume, 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
Panstation 2 costs $3.99 and QuadroSphere $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QuadroSphere holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Panstation 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of QuadroSphere's.
| Parameter | Panstation 2 | QuadroSphere |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Audio Damage, Inc. | 4Pockets.com |
Customer experience
Panstation 2
QuadroSphere
In-app purchases
Panstation 2
No in-app purchases
QuadroSphere
No in-app purchases









