EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin vs MelodyBud Generative Sequencer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin
Create multi-layered evolving soundscapes and automatic musical accompaniment. This tool features a sophisticated synthesizer and sequencing engine with four independent lanes, allowing for complex sound design and real-time performance control. It supports MIDI input, audio samples, and harmonic sound generation.
- 4 independent sequencer lanes
- Up to 64 steps per sequence
- MIDI keyboard input
- Audio sample layering
- Harmonic sound generation
- Real-time performance controls
- ARP function
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Evolver is a performance tool for creating multi-layered evolving sequences of sound. At its most basic think of evolver as a 4 lane sequencer which creates automatic accompaniment from notes and chords as you play on your MIDI keyboard, but it can also be used to create elastic evolving soundscapes where audio samples seamlessly merge into one another to create highly complex and original sounds. At the heart of evolver is a sophisticated wave synthesizer and sequencing engine which can create dramatic hard hitting transitions of sounds or merge sounds to create seamless transitions that evolve in time to the beat. It has 4 sequencer lanes which can run independently and mixed together using the real-time controls or over MIDI. When you play a chord on your MIDI keyboard for instance, each of the 4 sequencer lanes will take those MIDI notes and translate them into a musical sequence of sounds which are combined together and synced to create a form of automatic accompaniment. Evolver can load its own multi-layer patches or import them directly from Chameleon. These patches can be layered using the 4 sequencer lanes or split over a virtual keyboard. You can assign key zones, transpose them, assigned MIDI channels and velocity levels, set latch options etc. You can also load in your own one shot samples and lay them end on end to create evolving atmospheres or backing soundscapes. These samples can be looped or be free running with definable start/end and loop points using our non destructive editor. We also included a third sound source which lets you build sounds on the fly by overlaying harmonics to create anything from traditional sine, square, triangle, saw waves to complex detuned oscilators. These can be used in conjunction with multi-samples or one-shot-samples within the same sequencer lane. You can even randomize a complete sequence of harmonic sounds which when pieced together create some very unique and dynamic voices. Each sequencer lane can be up to 64 steps in length, each step has independent timing, pitch, volume, gate, probability, sample source etc. so the scope of what is achievable is vast. Each sequencer lane has its own ADSR, VCF and LFO which operates on all sounds within its lane, as well as being able to change the underlying settings for each sound source. Evolver also includes an ARP function which can be run in one of the default modes or you can define your own fingering patterns to be used to enhance your playing style. Create your own sequences, lay down your MIDI notes in your DAW and have Evolver automatically play along to your chord sequences, automatically locking to the host tempo. Sequencer events can be fixed or transposed allowing you to create percussive and drum backing using a single lane. Key Features: • 4 sequencer lanes • Up to 64 notes per sequence. • Each note can be fixed or transposed. • Timing and note probability. • 3 different sound source types (multi-sample, one-shot samples and harmonic) . • Add your own loops to a sequence. • Built in ARP function. • Import your own samples and mutli-sample patches. • Chameleon Support. • 5 different effect types (reverb, delay, phaser, flanger and chorus). • 8 band EQ. • .Latch Feature to hold chords/notes. • Create independent key zones with transposition and MIDI channels. • Paramter Automation from your DAW. • Control mixing and sequencer enable buttons using MIDI. • Built in Sampler. • Multiple Import options (including an experimental SFZ format). • iTunes and Files App importing of samples into the audio pool. • Files App Drag & Drop Support • Comprehensive Help pages included. Please Note: Not all features are currently compatible with Auria.
MelodyBud Generative Sequencer
This app is a powerful AUv3 MIDI sequencer that allows for generative sequencing with randomized notes, velocity, octave, and gate length. It features parameter-locking for individual step customization and supports over 40 scales, with Ableton Link synchronization in its standalone version.
- Generative sequencing with randomization
- Parameter-locking for individual steps
- Support for over 40 musical scales
- Ableton Link synchronization (standalone)
- AUv3 plugin for hosting in audio apps
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MelodyBud is an AUv3 MIDI sequencer with great generative sequencing capabilities. Instead of a traditional sequencer, you can randomise your notes, velocity, octave, and gate length of your steps, add ratchets and glide to make it more interesting! One of the most powerful feature of MelodyBud is "parameter-locking". With parameter-locks, you can set a step's randomisation values individually. That lets you create richer melodies. For entering the parameter-locking mode, you can simply tap a step's number on the top of the sequencer. The step and the control knobs turn orange when you enter the parameter-locking mode. If you edit a control when you are in the parameter-lock mode, the sequencer will execute that configuration for that step instead of the global configuration. You can tap the step's number again for exiting the parameter-lock mode. You can work in more than 40 scales, you can even change them while the sequencer is running. With the AUv3 plugin, you can change them with the AU parameters and even modulate/automate them along with other parameters. The standalone version supports Ableton Link which lets you in-sync with other Ableton Link enabled apps. Please note that MelodyBud is a MIDI app. The standalone version has an optional internal synth where you can enable or disable on the settings menu. The AUv3 plugin requires an audio app for output. For the AUv3 functionality, it needs to be hosted within an app such as AUM, Loopy Pro, Cubasis, Logic Pro, Nanostudio, Drambo, or apeMatrix etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MelodyBud Generative Sequencer at $6.99 against EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin's $14.99. EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin costs $14.99 and MelodyBud Generative Sequencer $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin's written reviews are positive against 70% of MelodyBud Generative Sequencer's.
EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin ships an update every 3 weeks, MelodyBud Generative Sequencer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin | MelodyBud Generative Sequencer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | $6.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (35 ratings) — better | 4.4 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews — better | 70.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 861 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 4Pockets.com | Cem Olcay |
Customer experience
EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin
MelodyBud Generative Sequencer
In-app purchases
EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin
No in-app purchases
MelodyBud Generative Sequencer
No in-app purchases
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