MelodyBud Generative Sequencer vs MF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MelodyBud Generative Sequencer
This app is a powerful AUv3 MIDI sequencer that allows for generative sequencing with randomized notes, velocity, octave, and gate length. It features parameter-locking for individual step customization and supports over 40 scales, with Ableton Link synchronization in its standalone version.
- Generative sequencing with randomization
- Parameter-locking for individual steps
- Support for over 40 musical scales
- Ableton Link synchronization (standalone)
- AUv3 plugin for hosting in audio apps
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MelodyBud is an AUv3 MIDI sequencer with great generative sequencing capabilities. Instead of a traditional sequencer, you can randomise your notes, velocity, octave, and gate length of your steps, add ratchets and glide to make it more interesting! One of the most powerful feature of MelodyBud is "parameter-locking". With parameter-locks, you can set a step's randomisation values individually. That lets you create richer melodies. For entering the parameter-locking mode, you can simply tap a step's number on the top of the sequencer. The step and the control knobs turn orange when you enter the parameter-locking mode. If you edit a control when you are in the parameter-lock mode, the sequencer will execute that configuration for that step instead of the global configuration. You can tap the step's number again for exiting the parameter-lock mode. You can work in more than 40 scales, you can even change them while the sequencer is running. With the AUv3 plugin, you can change them with the AU parameters and even modulate/automate them along with other parameters. The standalone version supports Ableton Link which lets you in-sync with other Ableton Link enabled apps. Please note that MelodyBud is a MIDI app. The standalone version has an optional internal synth where you can enable or disable on the settings menu. The AUv3 plugin requires an audio app for output. For the AUv3 functionality, it needs to be hosted within an app such as AUM, Loopy Pro, Cubasis, Logic Pro, Nanostudio, Drambo, or apeMatrix etc.
MF
This app recreates a classic analog effects pedal, offering an 8-band resonant filter array and an animation module for sequencing filter modulations. It's designed to process and creatively alter audio inputs like guitars, vocals, and synthesizers.
- 8-band resonant filter array
- Sequenced filter modulation
- Recreation of classic analog pedal
- Processes various audio inputs
- AUv3 effects plug-in
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The MF-105S MuRF is a re-invention of Moog Music’s classic Moogerfooger MF-105 analog effects pedal. The MF-105 MuRF (Multiple Resonant Filter Array), originally introduced in 2004, contained two basic functions: an 8-band array of resonant filters that can be voiced for bass or mid frequency response, and a pre-programmed ANIMATION module that generates sequences of envelopes that modulate the levels of the 8 filters. Designed by Bob Moog and his engineering team, the MF-105 was a direct descendant of the original Moog modular synthesizers, adapted to process, modulate, and play with inputs ranging from guitar, voice, and synthesizer to any imaginable audio source. The MF-105 MuRF has been meticulously recreated as the MF-105S, capturing not only the distinctive sound of the original, but also the organic way in which the parameters interact to create a musical playing experience. The MF-105S is an AUv3 effects plug-in that requires a compatible host or DAW to function.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MelodyBud Generative Sequencer at $6.99 against MF's $14.99. MelodyBud Generative Sequencer also leads on chart position (#150 vs unranked). MF's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
MelodyBud Generative Sequencer costs $6.99 and MF $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MF holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 14 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of MelodyBud Generative Sequencer's written reviews are positive against 67% of MF's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MelodyBud Generative Sequencer ships an update every 6 weeks, MF monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MelodyBud Generative Sequencer | MF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (13 ratings) | 4.9 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #150 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cem Olcay | Moog Music Inc. |
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MelodyBud Generative Sequencer
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In-app purchases
MelodyBud Generative Sequencer
No in-app purchases
MF
No in-app purchases
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