Comparison

JAX SR vs Mid

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

Head to head
About

JAX SR

This audio effect processor allows selective frequency range processing for modulation effects. It offers a classic chorus with MIDI control and aims to avoid negative side effects by targeting specific frequency bands.

Highlights
  • Selective frequency range processing
  • Classic chorus modulation
  • Optional direct MIDI control
  • Universal app for multiple Apple platforms
  • Avoids negative side effects of full-range effects
Features
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The manual is available at : https://audio.digitster.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JAX-SR-Chorus-Manual.pdf The JAX SR Series are AudioUnits (AUv3), which allow to select a frequency range for effect processing. This one provides a classic chorus modulation effect with optional direct MIDI control assignment to the parameters. If (especially) modulation effects are applied to the entire frequency range, this usually will introduce negative side effects. The JAX [SR] Series allow a selective frequency range and dynamic adjustment of the mix easily. More information can be found on the product website at: https://audio.digitster.com/ Please note, that AudioUnits (AUv3) require a supporting host application to perform. This build (like all our latest releases) is truly 'universal', meaning, the audio unit is available for: - MacOS (Apple Silicon) - iOS (all actual iPhones) - iPadOS (all actual iPads) - visionOS (Apple Vision Pro) Requirements: MacOS 10.15++ iOS 14.0++

About

Mid

This app offers unique stereo transformations, allowing for smooth, continuous intervals between L/R and M/S representations. It enables new modulation possibilities and can be used as a width-preserving panner or to transform any stereo effect into an M/S one.

Highlights
  • Continuous mid-side interval
  • Width-preserving panning
  • Spatial modulation effect
  • Transform stereo effects to M/S
  • Lossless stereo field preservation
  • Tempo sync capable LFO
  • Paired mode for effect modulation
Features
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Ever wonder what lies between the L/R and M/S representations? Mid-Side Continuum extends the definition of mid-side encoding to create a smooth, continuous interval allowing in-between values and gradual changes. Channel mode switches can now be turned into faders, opening up new modulation possibilities as well. The algorithm used by the plugin is a true extension of the mid-side encoder/decoder concept and doesn't involve any cross-fading or other artificial constructs. The plugin can be used in two ways: • In standalone mode, as a width-preserving panning effect, or a special modulation effect for spatially balanced sounds • In paired mode, allowing other effects to operate anywhere between L/R and M/S modes, with modulation options available FEATURES: • Provides a new kind of spatial modulation effect for stereo signals • Can be used as a panner that doesn't squash wide components (existing ambience, reverb, stereo FX), strongly panning narrow parts at the same time • A great companion for delays or delay-based effects: explore adding space or change the panoramic character without re-configuring delay taps • Turn any stereo effect or effects chain into a M/S one (or any graduation on the L/R - M/S curve), by sandwiching them between a pair of Mid-Side Continuum instances • Unlike panning, stereo panning, or binaural panning, Mid-Side Continuum preserves the exact geometry of the stereo field by using a lossless transform • Higher rates of change can be used to create additional kinds of effects (chorus, warble/flutter), depending on the width characteristics of the original input • A tempo sync capable LFO is available to add automatic modulation; the LFO phase can be offset to allow precise timing control and alignment THE PANNER FOR REVERB-RICH SOUNDS: Panning high-ambience and reverb-rich sounds need no longer result in squashed stereo images. The exact, full width of the stereo field is preserved when using Mid-Side Continuum as a panning tool. Unlike binaural panning, the overall stereo frequency response is kept maximally flat, thanks to the used algorithm's audio engineering-focused feature set. In fact, Mid-Side Continuum's algorithm is a lossless, completely reversible one (based on True Pan's technology). WRAP ANY EFFECT TO CHANGE / MODULATE THEIR STEREO MODE: Two Mid-Side Continuum instances can be conveniently linked in a way that the second one cancels out the transformation, restoring the original sound. Once linked, the second plugin will automatically re-align if parameters are changed in the first one, without missing a single sample. Between these two points, any number of audio effects can be inserted, all of which will receive the transformed signal instead of the original L/R one. This setup can be used in multiple ways: either to just turn any stereo plugin into a M/S one, or to modulate the stereo field of the wet signals (while keeping the dry signal intact) without the need for setting up additional routing, thus keeping tracks neatly self-contained. VERSATILE EXTENSION TO DELAY-BASED EFFECTS: • Alter stereo delay patterns or turn a mono multi-tap delay into a stereo one on the fly • Instead of having to choose from the two, explore any setting between L/R and M/S delay modes to select the best-fitting stereo response • Remove excessive L/R slappiness without losing any stereo width by spatially equalizing the delay output, filling in directions not populated by L/R taps • Improve the clarity of the mid channel / mono mix when combining panned delays with shorter notes or more rhythmic passages • Lessen any "clockwork-like" quality of panned delays that may be experienced with some instruments or passages • Change or fine-tune delay patterns that emerge in the mono mix when using stereo delays PLEASE NOTE: • An Audio Unit v3 compatible host app is required to use this plugin

Screenshots

JAX SR4 screens
Mid1 screens

Verdict

The call

JAX SR and Mid both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Mid's written reviews are positive against 0% of JAX SR's. Mid also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1) and price ($5.99 vs $6.99). JAX SR's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 14 months). On rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

JAX SR costs $6.99 and Mid $5.99 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 — 5.0 for JAX SR against 5.0 for Mid. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mid has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of JAX SR's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mid's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JAX SR ships an update monthly, Mid every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
JAX SR versus Mid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJAX SRMid
Price$6.99$5.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJens Guellquantovox

Customer experience

JAX SR

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Mid

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

JAX SR

No in-app purchases

None

Mid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JAX SR free?
JAX SR costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mid free?
Mid costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JAX SR or Mid?
JAX SR and Mid are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do JAX SR or Mid have ads?
Neither JAX SR nor Mid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JAX SR or Mid?
JAX SR ships an update monthly, and Mid every 14 months. Most recently, JAX SR was updated on June 25, 2026 and Mid on September 15, 2026.

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