Comparison

MIDI FX vs GSDSP MMM

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

Head to head
About

MIDI FX

This app allows you to control and process MIDI signals for music creation. It offers features like harmonization, transposition, and sequencing, enabling you to control external or virtual synthesizers and create complex musical arrangements.

Highlights
  • MIDI signal processing
  • Harmonize and Transpose
  • Sequencer for synths
  • Delay and Looper
  • Filter notes by velocity
  • Internal instruments
Features
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Buy once and get the iOS and Mac apps (with Family Sharing) Control your MIDI signals and process them in any combination of ways: Harmonize, Transpose, Arpeggiate, etc... Or use the Sequencer to play any external or virtual synth. Use a MIDI interface to unlock the power of the app to control multiple synths with one keyboard, play one note and generate chords, basslines, etc... Use the delay/looper or filter notes based on velocity or other parameters to send to different synths/effects. A MIDI workstation in your pocket (or your iPad/Mac) You can also use some internal instruments (drums sampler, piano or synth) if you are away from your MIDI gear, and sequence whole songs inside the app, or use other synth apps as input/output for MIDI FX. Your imagination is the limit!

About

GSDSP MMM

This app offers a robust MIDI modulation engine for controlling various instruments and plugins. It allows users to create dynamic audio with LFOs, random sources, and more, featuring a performance-focused interface for live use.

Highlights
  • MIDI CC control for plugins and hardware
  • LFOs, random sources, and envelope followers
  • Audio-based modulation capabilities
  • Dedicated Performance Skin for live use
  • AUv3 audio effect plugin
  • Desktop versions for Windows and macOS
Features
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A powerful MIDI modulation engine for controlling plugins, hardware, and instruments using LFOs, random sources, macros, and audio-based modulation. Modulate Everything MMM is a MIDI controller and modulation workstation designed to control any parameter that accepts MIDI CC — software instruments, plugins, external hardware, or any MIDI-capable device. Create modulation using LFOs, Random Generators, Envelope Followers, XY pads, and more. No more drawing of automation curves, keep your audio dynamic and exciting with ease. Perform Live MMM includes a dedicated Performance Skin designed for low-light and stage environments. It uses a restrained, red-accented color palette that preserves focus and minimizes visual distraction while performing. The interface remains clear and readable in dark settings, ensuring stable workflow during your live performance. MMM vs MMMm MMM includes audio input, enabling Envelope Followers, audio-reactive modulation, and audio output — ideal when used as an audio plugin. MMMm, by contrast, is a MIDI-only FX version for hosts such as Logic Pro or AUM that require a pure MIDI processor. Both versions support MIDI input and output and provide the same core modulators. MMM is an AUv3 audio effect plugin compatible with Logic Pro, AUM, Cubasis, GarageBand and many more. A Desktop version is also available for Windows and macOS (VST3 / AU / AAX). More information here: https://gs-dsp.com/products So what are you waiting for?

Screenshots

MIDI FX2 screens
GSDSP MMM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GSDSP MMM at none against MIDI FX's 1. GSDSP MMM also leads on ratings volume (36 vs 5). MIDI FX's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. MIDI FX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GSDSP MMM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MIDI FX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GSDSP MMM has 36 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MIDI FX ships an update every 9 days, GSDSP MMM every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MIDI FX versus GSDSP MMM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIDI FXGSDSP MMM
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.7 (36 ratings)
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings536 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.713.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJorge ArroyoGustav Scholda

Customer experience

MIDI FX

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GSDSP MMM

All ratings36 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MIDI FX

One-time1
  • Unlock app$9.99
None

GSDSP MMM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MIDI FX free?
MIDI FX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GSDSP MMM free?
GSDSP MMM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MIDI FX or GSDSP MMM?
MIDI FX is rated higher. MIDI FX averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while GSDSP MMM averages 4.7 from 36 ratings.
Do MIDI FX or GSDSP MMM have ads?
Neither MIDI FX nor GSDSP MMM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MIDI FX or GSDSP MMM?
MIDI FX ships an update every 9 days, and GSDSP MMM every 5 weeks. Most recently, MIDI FX was updated on November 3, 2026 and GSDSP MMM on November 3, 2026.

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