VariSpeed vs Surreal Machines Modnetic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VariSpeed
This app simulates a classic tape echo machine, replicating the functionality of a specific vintage hardware unit. It allows for variable delay times by altering the speed of the tape mechanism.
- Classic tape echo simulation
- Variable delay time
- AUv3 plugin compatibility
- Replicates vintage hardware
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Please note: this is an AUv3 plugin that can be used with compatible host Apps. GSi VariSpeed is a simulation of the WEM Copicat IC-400 Belt Drive VariSpeed model, the first tape echo machine made by WEM with a DC capstan motor capable of changing speed, thus varying the delay time. GSi VariSpeed replicates the hardware instrument “as is” with all its pros and cons, without any additional feature. This can be considered as the second chapter of a tribute to the genius of Mr. Charlie Watkins that GSi began back in 2008 with the release of the freeware "WatKat", which was a simulation of the "Custom Copicat".
Surreal Machines Modnetic
This app offers four distinct audio effects: analog-style tape delay, realistic spring reverb, bucket brigade modulation effects, and classic tone shaping. It blends analog warmth with digital precision for studio or live use.
- Analog-style tape delay
- Realistic spring reverb
- Bucket brigade chorus/flanger/phaser
- Classic tone shaping
- Digital clarity and routing
- AUv3 plugin support
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Modnetic gives you four powerful effects in one: - supreme analog emulated tape delay, - extremely realistic spring reverb choices, - bucket brigade chorus / flanger / phaser and - classic tone. Analog sounding on the one hand, but digital clarity and impossible tricks on the other, such as classic digital phasers, reverse-tape and clickless realtime routing options. This is built solid enough for live performance as well as to transform your studio. ****** Modnetic is an Audio Unit V3 plugin; it benefits from an AUV3 host like Logic, GarageBand, Cubasis, FL Studio Mobile, AUM, etc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Surreal Machines Modnetic at $9.99 against VariSpeed's $11.99. Surreal Machines Modnetic also leads on device support (3 vs 1). VariSpeed's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
VariSpeed costs $11.99 and Surreal Machines Modnetic $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for VariSpeed against 5.0 for Surreal Machines Modnetic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 13 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | VariSpeed | Surreal Machines Modnetic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11.99 | $9.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Genuine Soundware | Surreal Machines |
Customer experience
VariSpeed
Surreal Machines Modnetic
In-app purchases
VariSpeed
No in-app purchases
Surreal Machines Modnetic
No in-app purchases
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