Comparison

Aerophone Pro Editor vs Side Stage Audio Tools

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

Head to head
About

Aerophone Pro Editor

This app allows users to customize sound creation and performance settings for compatible digital wind instruments. It enables remote control for scene selection, sound layering, and detailed parameter editing. Users can also manage and share custom sound libraries.

Highlights
  • Wireless connectivity via Bluetooth
  • Layer up to four tones
  • Full editing of scene parameters
  • Favorite scene selection
  • Scene management with Librarian
  • Control parameter assignment
  • Detailed built-in effects settings
Features
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Customize your Aerophone Pro / Aerophone AE-20 for maximum expression Applicable models: Aerophone Pro AE-30/ Aerophone AE-20 Aerophone Pro Editor is an application that allows you to customize the sound creation and performance settings of the Aerophone Pro/Aerophone AE-20 to bring out its full potential. It can also be used as a remote control to select and switch favorite Scenes* on the screen. You can also use the Librarian function to load/write user Scenes from the Aerophone Pro/Aerophone AE-20 and save them as files on mobile devices or cloud services. You can prepare a set of Scenes to match your playing environment, share them with other players, and enjoy Aerophone more in accordance with your preferences and playing style. *Scenes are the tones that are managed on Aerophone. For more information about Aerophone Pro and Aerophone AE-20, please visit https://roland.cm/aerophone_products Main features ・Wireless connectivity via Bluetooth®. ・Layer up to four tones to create original Scenes ・Full editing of scene parameters*. ・Favorite Scenes can be selected at any time from the Favorite screen ・Manage Aerophone Pro/Aerophone AE-20 Scenes with Librarian ・Assign control parameters for breath control, bite control, and thumb control ・Detailed settings for built-in effects. *Full editing of scenes and ZEN-Core tones

About

Side Stage Audio Tools

Features
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Description Side Stage Audio Tools is a utility app for playback engineers and show operators. It provides tools for preparing playback assets without building them manually inside a DAW. Generate audio files, MIDI clips, and timecode references for use in live playback systems. All tools work offline. Data is stored locally. Tools Show notes Timestamped notes stored on device. Delay and level converters Accurate conversion of delay, dB, and voltage values. Playback cue generator Generate cue audio and export as WAV. Sine tone generator Generate test tones for system checking and troubleshooting. Timecode tools Frame and time conversions, offset calculations, and LTC WAV export. MIDI clip generator Generate MIDI clips for device changes in playback systems (e.g. Quad Cortex, SPD-SX / SPD-SX Pro). Output • WAV export for cues and LTC • MIDI clip export for playback automation • Files suitable for direct import into playback systems

Screenshots

Aerophone Pro Editor4 screens
Side Stage Audio Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Aerophone Pro Editor at Free against Side Stage Audio Tools's $14.99. Aerophone Pro Editor also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On update cadence, 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

Aerophone Pro Editor is free to download; Side Stage Audio Tools costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Aerophone Pro Editor versus Side Stage Audio Tools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAerophone Pro EditorSide Stage Audio Tools
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating2.5 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoland CorporationPeter Fealey

In-app purchases

None

Aerophone Pro Editor

No in-app purchases

None

Side Stage Audio Tools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aerophone Pro Editor free?
Aerophone Pro Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Side Stage Audio Tools free?
Side Stage Audio Tools costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aerophone Pro Editor or Side Stage Audio Tools have ads?
Neither Aerophone Pro Editor nor Side Stage Audio Tools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aerophone Pro Editor or Side Stage Audio Tools?
Aerophone Pro Editor ships an update every 4 months, and Side Stage Audio Tools every 4 months. Most recently, Aerophone Pro Editor was updated on November 4, 2026 and Side Stage Audio Tools on October 20, 2026.

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