Comparison

PatternBud vs Tauscope

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Multi-track sequencing
  • MIDI CC and Program Change support
  • Flexible step durations
  • Advanced action system
  • Tempo synchronization
  • AUv3 plugin format
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

Tauscope

Features
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Tauscope makes sound visible. It expands an incoming audio waveform into three-dimensional space using delay coordinates, and draws its trajectory as a single line. Rather than converting volume into decoration, it visualizes the structure of the signal itself. Input — built-in microphone / audio interface Controls — τ (delay), gain, zoom, spin, trail Display — full-screen mode for live projection Platforms — iPhone / iPad / Mac Made for live projection and studio monitoring. It does not record, store, or transmit audio.

Screenshots

PatternBud4 screens
Tauscope3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tauscope at $0.99 against PatternBud's $4.99. PatternBud's advantage is chart position (#186 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PatternBud costs $4.99 and Tauscope $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
PatternBud versus Tauscope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatternBudTauscope
Price$4.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#186 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCem OlcayReNALNE.inc

In-app purchases

None

PatternBud

No in-app purchases

None

Tauscope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PatternBud free?
PatternBud costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tauscope free?
Tauscope costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PatternBud or Tauscope have ads?
Neither PatternBud nor Tauscope shows ads.

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