Comparison

MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin vs Async Sampler

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

Async Sampler

Create captivating sound collages, dynamic textures, and rhythmic patterns with this powerful musical instrument. It offers asynchronous and synchronous playback modes, a versatile LFO, and an effects processor to elevate your sound design.

Highlights
  • Standalone and AUv3 versions
  • Three independent samplers
  • Extensive sample library
  • Upload your own samples
  • Asynchronous and synchronous playback
  • Flexible LFO system
  • Effects processor
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Async Sampler, a powerful musical instrument designed to bring your soundscapes to life. This flexible tool is dedicated to crafting captivating sound collages, dynamic asynchronous textures, rhythmic patterns, and rich sound designs. It opens up a world of creative possibilities, making it the perfect companion for music producers, sound designers, ambient, and noise enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a curious explorer, Async Sampler is here to inspire and elevate your musical journey. App comes with a rich library of unique samples, and you can easily upload and use your own sounds. Async Sampler fundamentally consists of three samplers that can reproduce sound asynchronously, meaning they can operate without being tied to a specific BPM, or synchronously, using an external MIDI clock source or the tempo of your project if you're using Async Sampler as an AUv3 plugin. The instrument features a versatile LFO that allows you to control any parameter. Async includes an effects processor and a master bus section. Also, you have the option to use external MIDI controllers, save and load your custom presets and samples, among other features. Key features: — Standalone and AUv3 versions — Three independent samplers — Extensive sample library out of the box — Ability to upload your own samples — Asynchronous and synchronous playback modes for each sample — Flexible LFO system that can control almost any parameter — Effects processor — Ability to save presets — And much more

Screenshots

MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin4 screens
Async Sampler3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin at $9.99 against Async Sampler's $14.99. MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Async Sampler's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin costs $9.99 and Async Sampler $14.99 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 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 18 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin's written reviews are positive against 78% of Async Sampler's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin ships an update every 3 weeks, Async Sampler every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin versus Async Sampler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMidiMixer for AUM Auv3 PluginAsync Sampler
Price$9.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.7 (26 ratings) — better4.5 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1311.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB235 MB
Age rating+44+
Developer4Pockets.comSergei Zhulkov

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%

Async Sampler

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

None

MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin

No in-app purchases

None

Async Sampler

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 Async Sampler free?
Async Sampler costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin or Async Sampler?
MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin is rated higher. MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Async Sampler averages 4.5 from 18 ratings.
Do MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin or Async Sampler have ads?
Neither MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin nor Async Sampler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin or Async Sampler?
MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin ships an update every 3 weeks, and Async Sampler every 2 weeks. Most recently, MidiMixer for AUM Auv3 Plugin was updated on September 21, 2026 and Async Sampler on August 4, 2026.

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