PatternBud vs ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PatternBud
This app sequences MIDI CC and Program Change messages to control patterns in music applications. It allows for sophisticated song arrangements by timing pattern changes in synthesizers and drum machines. Features include multi-track sequencing, flexible step durations, and an advanced action system for dynamic control.
- Multi-track sequencing
- MIDI CC and Program Change support
- Flexible step durations
- Advanced action system
- Tempo synchronization
- AUv3 plugin format
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PatternBud is a MIDI CC and Program Change sequencer designed for controlling patterns across your music applications. Create sophisticated song arrangements by sequencing pattern changes in your synthesizers, drum machines, and sequencers based on musical timing such as bars, beats, or note values. Key Features: - Multi-track sequencer with unlimited tracks and steps per track - Individual MIDI channel and CC number assignment per track - MIDI CC and Program Change message support for each step - Flexible step durations: bars, beats, note values, seconds, or minutes - Advanced action system for dynamic pattern control - Random value generation with customizable min/max ranges - Step-based actions including pattern jumps and random pattern selection - Copy, paste, insert, and delete operations for efficient workflow - Real-time step progress visualization with duration indicators - Tempo synchronization with host applications - Pattern switching via MIDI CC input - Comprehensive MIDI input and output routing - AudioKit-powered MIDI engine for precise timing - AUv3 plugin format for seamless DAW integration - Standalone app operation for hardware setups - iCloud based preset manager Advanced Action System: - Jump to specific steps or patterns - Trigger random steps within tracks - Send custom MIDI notes, CC, or PC messages - Execute actions at step start or end points - Chain multiple actions per step Perfect for controlling: - Pattern-based synthesizers and drum machines - Sequencer applications with multiple patterns - Hardware devices via MIDI CC/PC messages - Complex song arrangements and live performances - Any audio app supporting MIDI CC or AU parameter control PatternBud serves as the conductor for your electronic music setup, enabling you to create evolving compositions by orchestrating pattern changes across your entire rig. The application produces no audio itself - it focuses purely on MIDI control and timing. For AUv3 plugin usage, you'll need a compatible host application such as AUM, Cubase, apeMatrix, BeatMaker, or similar DAW software.
ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor
This multi-band audio compressor offers precise control over four dynamic bands with advanced DSP. Sculpt your sound with independent band adjustments, adaptive filtering, soloing, and detailed metering for professional audio production.
- Independent four-band compression
- Adaptive crossover filtering
- Individual band soloing
- Sophisticated metering
- Customizable parameters
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Elevate your audio production ThrillMe 3, a multi-band compressor designed for precision control and superior sound. Featuring cutting-edge DSP algorithms, it offers warm, punchy compression across four dynamic bands. Key features include independent four-band compression with a Lock control for simultaneous adjustments, adaptive crossover filtering for clear frequency separation, individual band soloing for precise sound sculpting, and sophisticated metering for real-time gain reduction monitoring. With customizable parameters like solo, threshold, attack, release, and make-up gain, ThrillMe 3 is perfect for audio engineers, musicians, and sound designers seeking unparalleled dynamic control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor at 5.0 against PatternBud's 4.3. PatternBud's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On ratings volume, 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
PatternBud costs $3.99 and ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively.
PatternBud ships an update every 2 weeks, ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PatternBud | ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cem Olcay | DiscoDSP LLC |
Customer experience
PatternBud
ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor
In-app purchases
PatternBud
No in-app purchases
ThrillMe AUv3 Compressor
No in-app purchases
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