Kompresor vs Surreal Machines Modnetic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kompresor
This audio tool offers versatile compression with multiple algorithms and processing modes for various signals, from mix bus to mastering. It provides fine-tuning options like DELTA monitoring and external sidechaining for precise audio manipulation.
- Multiple compression algorithms
- Five processing modes (stereo, mid, side, left, right)
- External sidechain input
- DELTA monitoring
- Fast attack time (0.01ms)
- Peak and RMS detectors
- AUv3 plugin compatibility
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Kompresor is a versatile and powerful, yet easy to use, compressor. With several compression algorithms and processing modes under the hood, Kompresor is suitable for use on a wide variety of signals, on the mix bus, or for mastering. For the most transparent compression, ideal for mastering, use AUTO or "AUTO A" envelopes. Use PROGRAM envelope for an easy mix bus gluing effect. If you are after the classic style compression switch to feedback configuration. Select RMS detector for a smoother compression suitable for vocals, guitars, etc. Five processing modes allow you to go from the standard stereo (L/R) compression mode to more surgical modes like compressing the mid (sum) or side (diff) signal only, or compressing exclusively the left or right channel. To help you fine tune compression parameters, enable DELTA feature to monitor only the difference between the uncompressed and compressed signal. Last but not least, Kompresor has an external side chain input for those times when you need to duck one signal based on another one. Features: – Four types of compression Attack/Release envelopes SIMPLE, AUTO, AUTO A, and PROGRAM. – Five processing modes LEFT, RIGHT, MID, SIDE, STEREO – External sidechaining (only in hosts that support external sidechaining) – Very fast attack time - 0.01ms – Ratio up to 30:1 – Soft knee up to 50dB width – Feedforward and feedback configuration – Peak and RMS detectors – Sidechain high pass filter – Parallel processing – Monitoring only the difference between the uncompressed and compressed signal – Intelligent auto makeup gain – 4x oversampling to avoid aliasing – Plenty of factory presets to provide a starting point Kompresor is primarily an AUv3 effect. To use Kompresor as a plug-in, you will need an AUv3 compatible host such as Garageband, AUM, etc. Kompresor application is there to provide a user manual and a chance to use Kompresor with the microphone input. You can try Kompresor on a macOS or a Windows based machine by downloading the demo version of the plug-in (VST3, AUv2, AAX) from our website (https://www.shatteredglassaudio.com) and running it in a DAW of your choice. Sonically speaking there are no differences between the iOS and macOS/Windows versions of Kompresor.
Surreal Machines Modnetic
This app offers four distinct audio effects: analog-style tape delay, realistic spring reverb, bucket brigade modulation effects, and classic tone shaping. It blends analog warmth with digital precision for studio or live use.
- Analog-style tape delay
- Realistic spring reverb
- Bucket brigade chorus/flanger/phaser
- Classic tone shaping
- Digital clarity and routing
- AUv3 plugin support
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Modnetic gives you four powerful effects in one: - supreme analog emulated tape delay, - extremely realistic spring reverb choices, - bucket brigade chorus / flanger / phaser and - classic tone. Analog sounding on the one hand, but digital clarity and impossible tricks on the other, such as classic digital phasers, reverse-tape and clickless realtime routing options. This is built solid enough for live performance as well as to transform your studio. ****** Modnetic is an Audio Unit V3 plugin; it benefits from an AUV3 host like Logic, GarageBand, Cubasis, FL Studio Mobile, AUM, etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Surreal Machines Modnetic at $9.99 against Kompresor's $24.99. Surreal Machines Modnetic also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 4). On rating, 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
Kompresor costs $24.99 and Surreal Machines Modnetic $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Kompresor against 5.0 for Surreal Machines Modnetic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 13 respectively.
| Parameter | Kompresor | Surreal Machines Modnetic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $24.99 | $9.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.8 | 14 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shattered Glass Audio | Surreal Machines |
Customer experience
Kompresor
Surreal Machines Modnetic
In-app purchases
Kompresor
No in-app purchases
Surreal Machines Modnetic
No in-app purchases
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