Comparison

Euclidean AUv3 Sequencer vs Roast Beef

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

Head to head
About

Euclidean AUv3 Sequencer

Generate complex musical sequences automatically using Euclidean rhythms. This AUv3 plugin allows you to define multiple rhythm parts, create patterns, and switch between them seamlessly within your favorite DAW.

Highlights
  • 4 Band Sequencer
  • 16 Patterns per patch
  • Seamless pattern transitions
  • MIDI Chord recognition
  • AUv3 Compatible
  • Randomize function
Features
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Euclidean Sequencer is an alternative incarnation of the classic step sequencer that has become very popular in the modular realm. It is based on Euclidean rhythms developed by computer scientist Godfried Toussaint in 2004. Euclidean rhythms have their roots in Greek mathematician Euclid’s algorithm, which involves using the greatest common divisor of two numbers to place hits in a sequence as evenly as possible across a set timing divisions. In practice this is actually simpler than you might think, and Euclidean Sequencer is a great way to auto generate complex musical sequences with no prior knowledge of how it actually works. Euclidean Sequencer is an AUv3 plugin that can be loaded inside any popular host application that has flexible MIDI routing. You can define up to 4 Euclidean rhythm parts, each part is referred to as a band. The bands are labelled A-D and colour coded RED, ORANGE, GREEN and CYAN. Together these 4 bands create a pattern, and you can create up to 16 seperate patterns per song patch. Since each band can specify its own note sequence and output MIDI channel, you can create some quite sophisticated rythms patterns, driving 4 seperate instruments at once. Even better you can seamlessly switch patterns to create even longer evolving sequences. Patterns follow a specified key, scale, or defined chord. You can even use MIDI input to automatically make note sequences conform to the currently playing chords. Please note: This is an AUv3 plugin instended to be used inside your favourite host DAW such as AUM, Cubasis, Loopy Pro etc. It will work with any app that has flexible MIDI routing. This app is not compatible with GarageBand as it doesn't support MIDI plugins. Features 4 Band Sequencer 16 Patterns per patch. Up to 64 events per band. Seamless pattern transitions. Output Port and Channel control. Per Band and Global speeds. Randomize function with varying complexity. Supports note Probability. Reverse and PingPong modes. MIDI Chord recognition. Latch mode. 4 Band Velocity Mixer Controller support. Gate Mode. AUv3 Compatible.

About

Roast Beef

This audio effect app adds a "beefy" distortion to your music. It features three controls for sub-bass enhancement, noise texture, and drive for aggressive sound shaping. It functions as a standalone app or an AUv3 plugin for hosts like GarageBand.

Highlights
  • Sub-bass enhancement
  • Noise texture control
  • Drive distortion
  • Standalone application
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • Works with GarageBand
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What’s better in the Christmas Season than a piping hot serving of Roast Beef? If Beef was the Ghost of Christmas Present, then Tiny-Roast-Beef-Tim is here to beef up your drums, roast your basses and cook your tracks into oblivion. With three straight-to-the-point controls, invigorate the low end with the ‘Sub’ control, add texture and presence with the ‘Noise’ control and lastly boost and distort your music into beefy goodness with the ‘Drive’ Control. Roast Beef is both a stand-alone application as well as an AUv3 plugin, meaning it works within iOS and iPadOS hosts such as GarageBand.

Screenshots

Euclidean AUv3 Sequencer4 screens
Roast Beef1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Roast Beef at $0.99 against Euclidean AUv3 Sequencer's $14.99. Roast Beef also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Euclidean AUv3 Sequencer's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 50%). On rating, ratings volume, 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

Euclidean AUv3 Sequencer costs $14.99 and Roast Beef $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Euclidean AUv3 Sequencer against 4.8 for Roast Beef. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Euclidean AUv3 Sequencer's written reviews are positive against 50% of Roast Beef's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Euclidean AUv3 Sequencer versus Roast Beef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEuclidean AUv3 SequencerRoast Beef
Price$14.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.9 (32 ratings) — better4.8 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings32 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4Pockets.comCaelum Audio Ltd

Customer experience

Euclidean AUv3 Sequencer

All ratings29 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral13.6%
Negative4.5%

Roast Beef

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Euclidean AUv3 Sequencer

No in-app purchases

None

Roast Beef

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Euclidean AUv3 Sequencer free?
Euclidean AUv3 Sequencer costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roast Beef free?
Roast Beef costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Euclidean AUv3 Sequencer or Roast Beef?
Euclidean AUv3 Sequencer is rated higher. Euclidean AUv3 Sequencer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Roast Beef averages 4.8 from 15 ratings.
Do Euclidean AUv3 Sequencer or Roast Beef have ads?
Neither Euclidean AUv3 Sequencer nor Roast Beef shows ads.

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