SampleWiz vs E
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SampleWiz
Record, manipulate, and play back sounds using various sampling techniques. Explore classic, granular, and modern synthesis modes to create unique musical instruments and expressive performances.
- Multiple sampling modes (classic, granular, modern)
- Real-time waveform editing
- Jordan Rudess signature sound presets
- Resampling capabilities
- Expressive playing surface modes
- Advanced pitch rounding
- Finger vibrato effect
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SampleWiz was awarded Music Making App of the Year for 2011 by the Music Industries Association! Capture your sonic universe! Listen… Record… Create… Jordan says: In creating this instrument I wanted to create something that would appeal to the sonic explorer in all of us. Creating a sampler for iOS devices has allowed us to push the boundaries of traditional sampling instruments. From playing a selection of my signature sounds on the SampleWiz keyboard (JR lead anyone?) to getting up close and personal with sounds by playing directly on the waveform screen, our mission was to blow your mind, put a smile on your face, and expand your creativity. In creating SampleWiz, we have created partnerships with leading sound developers in addition to my personally selected onboard presets. "Inspiring! Just when you thought nothing could be new in the world of sampling, along comes SampleWiz to fire up the neurons of our creativity in new ways. I love the the new realtime interactive noises I can get by 'touching the sound'...the crazy and unique stuff you can do with it is really expressive and fresh!" - Eric Persing, Founder of Spectrasonics "SampleWiz gets you playing instantly, and if you like to sample, there's no quicker or more fun way to go from recording to playing your own samples. Amazing controls, easy to understand yet deep enough to let you create musical voices! And it comes with a library of great sounds from Jordan Rudess. SampleWiz is a wiz if ever there was!" - David Mash, VP of Technology and Education, Berklee College of Music We have poured our hearts and minds into this and driven our families, bandmates, and friends insane by sampling everything that moves. I hope you enjoy this very expressive and wild music app creation! *Choose from three different sampling modes: classic, granular, and modern. *Classic - the traditional method of sampling where the sound will speed up and slow down as you go higher or lower than the recorded pitch. *Granular - Wizdom Music's own take on a granular synthesis engine. Adjust grain size and speed while the entire range of notes maintain the same speed. *Modern - explore new sampling possibilities using Dirac technology to allow formants and time to be adjusted automatically over a device-selected range. *Up to 10 seconds per sample. *Jordan Rudess presets from his private collection. *Resample anything that you play on the playing surface to create all new samples derived from your existing presets! *Three playing surface modes allow you to play on the keyboard, wave-edit screen, and the ADSR window. *Wizdom Music's Advanced Pitch Rounding for initial attack as well as after a slide. *Every note you play is an independent event allowing powerful, expressive control of pitch and amplitude. *Finger vibrato effect allows you to use vibrato even when pitch lock is activated! *Unique visuals for each sampling mode. A glow tracks your fingers and respond to the amount of amplitude of every note you play. *Choose from many different scales and customize your own. *Play your samples forward or reverse! *Looping options include standard looping as well as back-and-forth looping. *Allows trimming of samples. *Unique visualization of the amplitude envelope on the ADSR page. *FX include delay with a choice of tap-tempo, BPM, and seconds control over the rate. *Have two keyboards on the screen, each with its own range and scale! *Unique hold mode where every held note can be in a different synthesis mode! *Share your presets with friends by mailing them as SampleWiz files or standard audio files. *Play directly on the waveform and hear the audio that is right under your finger. Slide each finger separately in any direction to change pitch and position in the sample. *MAPI AudioCopy/AudioPaste allows sharing of audio with top audio apps. *Load your own audio files with iTunes file sharing. *Onboard help screens explain every parameter. Touch the question mark to activate.
E
This app creates a rich, animated stereo soundscape using four modulated delay voices. It can be used as a standalone audio application or as an AUv3 effect within other compatible music production apps.
- Four independently timed ensemble voices
- Adjustable rate from 0.1 to 5 Hz
- Equal-power dry/wet blending
- Width control for stereo imaging
- Standalone app and AUv3 effect
- Instrument and line input modes
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E-Chorus is a four-voice ensemble chorus for iPhone and iPad. Use it as a standalone audio app or insert the included AUv3 effect in a compatible host such as GarageBand. Four modulated delay voices use different base delay times and rate offsets to create a dense, smooth sound without relying on one obvious sweep. The result can move from focused widening to a spacious animated wash while keeping the source present. FEATURES - Four independently timed ensemble voices - Rate control from 0.1 to 5 Hz - Equal-power Depth dry/wet blending - Width control from focused mono to spacious stereo - Instrument and line input modes - Output level from -12 to +12 dB - Optional 2x and 4x oversampling - Mono and stereo processing - Standalone iOS/iPadOS app - AUv3 audio effect for compatible hosts TRY BEFORE UNLOCKING The app provides 10 minutes of full-featured active use, shared between the standalone app and AUv3 extension. Demo time advances only while audio is actively processing. A one-time, non-consumable In-App Purchase unlocks unlimited use in both formats. Restore Purchases is available in the standalone app. E-Chorus works well on synthesizers, electric piano, guitar, vocals, pads, and other sources that need width without losing their center.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SampleWiz at 64% against E's 0%. SampleWiz also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). E's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99). On ads 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
E is free to download; SampleWiz costs $9.99 up front. E sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SampleWiz asks for nothing beyond the download.
SampleWiz holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SampleWiz has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of SampleWiz's written reviews are positive against 0% of E's.
| Parameter | SampleWiz | E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (16 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wizdom Music LLC | Shoma Kondo |
Customer experience
SampleWiz
E
Bugs and requests
SampleWiz
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on launch or after short usage
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Unreliable sample playback and export
Requested features
5 requests- Add Audiobus and Inter-App Audio support
- Increase sample recording time
- Implement MIDI controller support
- Allow importing custom samples from iTunes/Dropbox
- Add more effects and modulation options
E
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SampleWiz
No in-app purchases
E
- E-Chorus Full Version$4.99









