Comparison

MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin vs PatternBud

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

Head to head
About

MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin

This audio plugin for AUM allows precise control over your music mix and automation recording. Create up to 8 snapshots of your mixing desk, smoothly fade between them, and record real-time control movements or draw them in a graphical editor. It supports up to 12 AUM channels and offers fader lock for simultaneous control.

Highlights
  • 8 mixer snapshots with smooth fades
  • Real-time control change recording
  • Graphical automation editor
  • Clipboard for automation sections
  • Control up to 12 AUM channels
  • Fader lock for simultaneous control
Features
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1st Sept: This version adds scene support for compatability with future versions of iOS. MidiMixer is an AUv3 plugin specifically designed for AUM which allows you to control your mix and record automation synced to AUM's timeline. You can control up to 12 AUM channels at once and create up to 8 snapshots of the mixing desk. You can smoothly fade from one snapshot into another at the touch of a button and even record these transitions as part of the automation for your song. Automation recording is a big part of MidiMixer, and as such can record real-time movement of controls or add them directly to the visual editor. Editor tools allow you to draw automation for each control in real time as your song plays. MidiMixer ships with a couple of default AUM session templates that will help you quickly configure AUM and MidiMixer ready to create your new song. MidiMixer works by sending control messages to AUM. It relies on the default settings for AUM which makes setup very quick and easy. By default, you have control over 12 AUM tracks and a single group track for overall volume. You can control AUM's fader, pan, mute and solo settings for each of the 12 channels. We also provide a user option which allows you to send custom data to control other AUM settings (or a piece of MIDI equipment of your choice). Features: • 8 mixer snapshots with smooth fade over 0-5s. • Record real-time control changes. • Graphical editor with editing tools. • Clipboard functionality for copying sections of automation. • 2 default AUM templates provided. • Fader lock allowing control of all faders at once. • Control up to 12 AUM channels. • Load and Save mixes. • Full song state saving. Checkout the 'Paul the Musicman' YouTube channel for a preview of this app in action. Please Note: Although this plugin can technically be loaded into any DAW, it was designed purely for use in AUM and as such its use outside of AUM is extremely limited. Also not recommended for use on iPhones with less than 6.5" display.

About

PatternBud

This app sequences MIDI CC and Program Change messages to control patterns in music applications. It allows for sophisticated song arrangements by timing pattern changes in synthesizers and drum machines. Features include multi-track sequencing, flexible step durations, and an advanced action system for dynamic control.

Highlights
  • Multi-track sequencing
  • MIDI CC and Program Change support
  • Flexible step durations
  • Advanced action system
  • Tempo synchronization
  • AUv3 plugin format
Features
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PatternBud is a MIDI CC and Program Change sequencer designed for controlling patterns across your music applications. Create sophisticated song arrangements by sequencing pattern changes in your synthesizers, drum machines, and sequencers based on musical timing such as bars, beats, or note values. Key Features: - Multi-track sequencer with unlimited tracks and steps per track - Individual MIDI channel and CC number assignment per track - MIDI CC and Program Change message support for each step - Flexible step durations: bars, beats, note values, seconds, or minutes - Advanced action system for dynamic pattern control - Random value generation with customizable min/max ranges - Step-based actions including pattern jumps and random pattern selection - Copy, paste, insert, and delete operations for efficient workflow - Real-time step progress visualization with duration indicators - Tempo synchronization with host applications - Pattern switching via MIDI CC input - Comprehensive MIDI input and output routing - AudioKit-powered MIDI engine for precise timing - AUv3 plugin format for seamless DAW integration - Standalone app operation for hardware setups - iCloud based preset manager Advanced Action System: - Jump to specific steps or patterns - Trigger random steps within tracks - Send custom MIDI notes, CC, or PC messages - Execute actions at step start or end points - Chain multiple actions per step Perfect for controlling: - Pattern-based synthesizers and drum machines - Sequencer applications with multiple patterns - Hardware devices via MIDI CC/PC messages - Complex song arrangements and live performances - Any audio app supporting MIDI CC or AU parameter control PatternBud serves as the conductor for your electronic music setup, enabling you to create evolving compositions by orchestrating pattern changes across your entire rig. The application produces no audio itself - it focuses purely on MIDI control and timing. For AUv3 plugin usage, you'll need a compatible host application such as AUM, Cubase, apeMatrix, BeatMaker, or similar DAW software.

Screenshots

MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin4 screens
PatternBud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin at 4.7 against PatternBud's 4.3. MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 44%) and ratings volume (26 vs 6). PatternBud's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $9.99). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin costs $9.99 and PatternBud $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin's written reviews are positive against 44% of PatternBud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin ships an update every 3 weeks, PatternBud every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin versus PatternBud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMidiMixer for AUM Auv3 PluginPatternBud
Price$9.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.7 (26 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1313.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB7 MB
Age rating+44+
Developer4Pockets.comCem Olcay

Customer experience

MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin

All ratings26 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

PatternBud

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral33.3%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

None

MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin

No in-app purchases

None

PatternBud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin free?
MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PatternBud free?
PatternBud costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin or PatternBud?
MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin is rated higher. MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while PatternBud averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin or PatternBud have ads?
Neither MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin nor PatternBud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin or PatternBud?
MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin ships an update every 3 weeks, and PatternBud every 2 weeks. Most recently, MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin was updated on September 21, 2026 and PatternBud on September 21, 2026.

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