Comparison

MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin vs CapoeiraPads

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

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About

MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin

This app generates MIDI note data to simulate guitar strumming and picking. It includes a soundfont player, definable chord pads, and a pattern editor for creating custom strumming and picking sequences. You can also chain patterns into songs and apply various audio effects.

Highlights
  • Simulate guitar strumming and picking
  • Generate MIDI note data
  • Import and use soundfonts (.SF2, .DLS)
  • 16 definable chord pads
  • Pattern editor for creating sequences
  • Song mode to chain patterns
  • 6 and 12 string emulation
  • Built-in audio effects
Features
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MIDI Strummer is an AUv3 plugin designed to simulate guitar strumming and picking techniques. It can used to generate MIDI note data which can be sent to either an external synth of choice or the internal soundfont engine.  The inbuilt soundfont player allows you to import all your favourite .SF2 and .DLS soundfonts and use them as a sound source. MIDI strummer has a set of 16 definable chord pads that can hold a series of chords, which in turn can be triggered remotely via MIDI messages or by tapping the pads. Use the pattern editor to create a series of picking or strumming patterns that can be tranposed to the selected chord pad.  Song mode allows you to chain these chord patterns together to form songs combining both picking and strumming patterns within the same song. Enable 6/12 string on a particular part to emphesize a pert by adding depth. Strummer also features a number of audio effects that can be used to enhance the audio from the soundfont player. These include overdrive, distortion, tremolo, chorus, phaser, graphic EQ, digital delay and reverb. Key Features: • 6 and 12 string emulations. • Simulate strum up/down with variable speeds. • Create patterns up to 64 steps in length. • Load up to 6 pattern variations. • Ramdomize and rotate options. • Songs can be up to 255 steps in length. • Built in ARP function. • Import your own soundfonts. • 8 different effect types (reverb, delay, phaser, chorus, overdrive, distortion, tremelo and EQ). • Paramter Automation from your DAW using MIDI. • Built in Sampler. • Comprehensive Help pages included. Please Note: This version is now compatible with GarageBand running on iOS14.

About

CapoeiraPads

Features
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Audio player with "Capoeira" Brazilian loops, featuring "berimbaus" and rythms. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance and music. It was created in Brazil mainly by African descendants, it is known by quick and complex moves, using power, speed, and leverage for leg sweeps. It is truly the music that drives a Capoeira game. This beat player comes with 4 different Capoeira styles as well as a BPM control, so you can change the speed as you want and match it with your dance style, practicing your Capoeira moves. Play it from your device or plug it into your stereo and enjoy the gold of this skillfully played Brazilian Capoeira loops!

Screenshots

MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin4 screens
CapoeiraPads3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin at every 6 weeks against CapoeiraPads's every 5 months. MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin also leads on price ($7.99 vs $9.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Strummer AUv3 Plugin costs $7.99 and CapoeiraPads $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin ships an update every 6 weeks, CapoeiraPads every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin versus CapoeiraPads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIDI Strummer AUv3 PluginCapoeiraPads
Price$7.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.3 (50 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size386 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4Pockets.comEduardo Sallada

Bugs and requests

MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App support is not opening
  • App support website is gone/suspicious
  • App keeps crashing when hosted in AUM
  • Plugin corrupts entire track and makes project impossible to open
  • Crashes constantly when used in AUM
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  • Latest update causes failed to load in IMPC pro 2 and standalone
  • App crashes and help function doesn't work
  • Audio unit extension quit messages
  • Crashes when selecting a preset
  • Soundfonts not working when loaded as an instrument in AUM
  • Sometimes stops all internal sounds
  • Pop up menus not accessible for VoiceOver
  • MIDI channel out returns to default on every startup
  • Chords bug out and change half the chord in latch mode
  • Preset/chords would not save in AUM

Requested features

34 requests
  • Include pattern lengths of 3, 5, 7
  • Piano to guitar chords and manual strumming
  • Offset notes in pattern editor for swing/triplet tempos
  • Add swing/humanize to patterns
  • Functionality for capo or real-time key change with MIDI
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  • Pattern latch function in real-time with MIDI
  • More guitar sounds and strum patterns
  • Optimize for M1 Macs
  • Save and export patterns to MIDI
  • Tap or strum patterns manually and record
  • Interface similar to Helium for saving/exporting MIDI
  • Interface reminiscent of Guitarism
  • Stronger colors for chosen/played chords
  • Modulation in song creation (change key)
  • Access MIDI parameters in Piano to Guitar mode
  • More detailed documentation on chord formation
  • Ability to reorder saved settings
  • MIDI learn for CC messages
  • Add more layers of pads for chords (7ths, sus, etc.)
  • Double size pad page for more chords
  • MIDI in functionality
  • Ability to touch fretboard for custom chords/voicings
  • Construct chords from scratch
  • Control over pedal damping
  • Add open tunings
  • Change chords on every half and quarter beat
  • Display current preset name at the top
  • Add bend of notes and note sustain
  • Improve interface for ARP/strum grid to match guitar tabs
  • Save chord chains, chord pads, and custom strumming patterns separately
  • Include custom chords in future versions
  • More Soundfont files
  • More presets
  • Faster BPM adjustment

CapoeiraPads

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin

No in-app purchases

None

CapoeiraPads

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin free?
MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CapoeiraPads free?
CapoeiraPads costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin or CapoeiraPads have ads?
Neither MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin nor CapoeiraPads shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin or CapoeiraPads?
MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin ships an update every 6 weeks, and CapoeiraPads every 5 months. Most recently, MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin was updated on October 24, 2026 and CapoeiraPads on October 23, 2026.

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