ERS_EchORek2 vs iStem
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ERS_EchORek2
This audio plugin emulates the iconic Binson Echorec2 analog delay, offering a unique, dreamlike, and psychedelic sound. Developed with careful study of original schematics, it provides enhanced controls for musicians seeking a distinctive vintage delay effect.
- Authentic 70's analog delay emulation
- Binson Echorec2 sound
- Enhanced controls
- Psychedelic sound quality
- Vintage delay effect
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The ERS EchORek2 analog delay plugin was originally designed and sold by Harrie Munnik and his Dutch company EmptyRoomSystems. DDMF is proud to carry on the legacy by distributing and further developing the set of ERS plugins. The “ERS EchORek2” plug-in has been developed to sound like the Binson Echorec2 delay with enhanced controls. This delay has been used on thousands of recordings worldwide. Starting from the early Pink Floyd albums, its unique sound and benign unpredictability have made it the weapon of choice of musicians who wanted to add a dreamlike, psychedelic quality to their sound. As all ERS plugins, careful study of the original schematics have led to a plugin version that leaves nothing to be desired...
iStem
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iStem lets you split songs into drums, bass, vocals, and other instruments, remix them, and practice with tempo/pitch/metronome controls. Features: - Split in instrument/vocal tracks - Detect beats - Count-in function - Speed up or slow down songs - Change pitch - Set up loops for detailed practice - No login or user data required - All computation is done on the device - Export to file
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iStem at Free against ERS_EchORek2's $9.99. ERS_EchORek2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.0). On ads 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
iStem is free to download; ERS_EchORek2 costs $9.99 up front. iStem sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ERS_EchORek2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ERS_EchORek2 | iStem |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christian Siedschlag | Jan Maes |
In-app purchases
ERS_EchORek2
No in-app purchases
iStem
- iStem Activation$4.99
