Comparison

MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin vs Chord

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

Head to head
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

Chord

Features
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在五度圈上转动你的手指,通过扇形的选框,照到指定的音乐调性,然后点击下方和弦按钮,及时获得和弦的反馈,帮助您捕捉灵感,随时随地进行创作;也可以作为移调工具,在现场演出或即兴表演中及时通过旋转五度圈来匹配歌手的演唱调性,提供精准的伴奏;可以为初学和音乐考试等情况下,提供给练习者正确的和弦记忆,时刻为您提供辅助练习。 Rotate your fingers on the Circle of fifths, using the fan-shaped selection box to target the specified musical key, then click the chord button below to receive real-time chord feedback, helping you capture inspiration and create anytime and anywhere. It can also be used as a transposition tool. During live performances or improvisational performances, you can quickly match the singer's singing key by rotating the five-degree circle, providing precise accompaniment. It can also offer correct chord memory for beginners and during music exams, providing practice assistance at all times.

Screenshots

MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin4 screens
Chord3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Chord at $0.99 against MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin's $7.99. Chord also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin's advantage is chart position (#191 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.6 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 Strummer AUv3 Plugin costs $7.99 and Chord $0.99 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, Chord every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin versus Chord: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIDI Strummer AUv3 PluginChord
Price$7.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.3 (50 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#191 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size386 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4Pockets.com逸 屠

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

Chord

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin

No in-app purchases

None

Chord

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin free?
MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chord free?
Chord costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin or Chord have ads?
Neither MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin nor Chord shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin or Chord?
MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin ships an update every 6 weeks, and Chord every 3 days. Most recently, MIDI Strummer AUv3 Plugin was updated on October 27, 2026 and Chord on October 14, 2026.

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