VocaLive CS for iPad vs Turnado
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VocaLive CS for iPad
This app provides singers with professional vocal effects, recording tools, and practice aids. It offers real-time processing, a multi-track recorder, and microphone emulations to enhance vocal performance and creativity.
- 12 real-time professional vocal effects
- 4-processor effects chain
- 2-track recorder (expandable)
- Voice Cancel for backing tracks
- Mic Room with 20 mic emulations
- Vocal warm-up tools
- Live Mode optimized GUI
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VocaLive provides singers and vocalists with a suite of 12 real-time professional vocal effects, along with a range of tools to help you practice, sing and record. The effects can be combined into a chain of 4 processors and saved as presets. A collection of 55 presets is included to get you up and running immediately. VocaLive CS for iPad comes with the Reverb effect, and upon registration the Double effect is unlocked. You can add 10 additional effects à la carte from a selection that includes Pitch Fix (for tuning or stylized FX), Choir, Morph, De-Esser, Delay, Parametric EQ, Compressor, Chorus, Phazer and Envelope Filter. Together these effects provide unparalleled creative processing power. With VocaLive you can process your voice, sing along to any song in your iTunes Music library — its Voice Cancel feature lets you remove existing vocals — and warm up with helpful vocal warm-up tools. Use the new 2-track recorder to sing over backing tracks, or expand the studio section (available via in-app purchase) to record whole songs. With the optional Mic Room feature, VocaLive also gives you the sound and color of 20 classic and modern studio microphone emulations, for even more control over your vocal tone. Ready to perform? VocaLive’s new Live Mode offers an optimized GUI specifically for live. See your entire chain at a glance, with all the settings and controls you need in an easy-to-read format designed for the stage. Plus VocaLive offers an optional 4-track looper to easily create songs, harmonies and more on the fly. For best quality, use VocaLive with IK’s iRig Mic range of microphones, from handheld to studio condenser mic. Or connect your favorite 3rd party mic using our iRig Pre interfaces. But you can also have fun with it and record quick ideas using the built-in microphone on your iPad or earbuds. Control your virtual rig just as easily as you would a traditional vocal multiFX with new iRig Stomp I/O integration, so you can change presets, control effects and more right from your feet. Or go wireless with iRig Blueboard, a wireless Bluetooth controller for basic control on the go. VocaLive also supports Core Audio and Core MIDI so you can use any compatible third-party interface or MIDI controller, and Audiobus and Inter-App Audio compatible, letting you use it alongside your favorite recording or songwriting apps. VocaLive CS for iPad features: • Real time vocal processor + recording app • 4-processor vocal effects chain • 12 professional studio-quality effects available - 2 included • Mic Room microphone with 20 classic and modern studio mic emulations* • Includes metronome and vocal warm-up tools • 4-track looper section* • 2-track recorder (expandable to a full 8-track recording studio*) • Import and play songs directly from your Music library or computer • Voice Cancel lets you create sing-along backing tracks by removing the vocal track from existing recordings • Simultaneous multi-track recording • Studio section (included with Recorder) with waveform visualization and editing, touch-and-drag looping, normalization, punch-in/punch-out recording, simultaneous multi-track recording support and more • AutoFreeze (allows each track to have its own full effects chain) • Live Mode shows you your entire rig at a glance, with all the parameters you need on stage easily accessible • 55 presets included with 4 Favorites for fast recall • MIDI controllable and with built-in integration for iRig Stomp I/O, iRig Blueboard and other controllers • Audiobus & Inter-App Audio support • Full version available * available via in-app purchase IMPORTANT: AmpliTube users can add the effects processors from VocaLive to their AmpliTube app using the “Restore my purchases” option in the in-app menu. For more information: www.ikmultimedia.com/vocaliveipad Accessories information: www.ikmultimedia.com
Turnado
This app offers real-time audio manipulation with a variety of dynamic effects. Control multiple parameters with intuitive one-knob actions, perfect for live performance and sound design. Create unique and extreme audio transformations with ease.
- Multi-effect audio manipulation
- Real-time control
- 4 XY-Pads for simultaneous effect control
- Integrated player and recorder
- Full MIDI support
- Dictator mode for animating multiple effects
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Turnado is a revolutionary multi-effect tool, crafted especially for massive real-time audio manipulation. It combines unique and dynamic effects with the most intuitive and immediate control you can imagine. Just turn it on and crank it up. Take it to the stage and unleash Turnado’s true power. With instant access to eight effects and immediate control over key parameters, Turnado is guaranteed to cause devastation on the dance floor, shredding beats and crunking breaks to insane proportions. Features at a Glance: • Audio Unit v3 Plugin & Standalone App • 4 XY-Pads to control 2 Effects simultaneously (X,Y) • Integrated Player (Music Library, Factory Loops) • Integrated Recorder (options: Start/Stop/Sync/Length) • Live Modus (Inputs & Outputs selectable) • Auria Plug-In • AudioCopy / AudioShare import • AudioCopy / AudioShare / Soundcoud / Dropbox export • Full Midi Support (Virtual, Network, Extern) • Midi Clock Sync The idea is simple: Turn a knob and the effect is on. Turn the knob further to adjust effect parameters and apply modulations. Turn the knob down and the effect is off. With its instantaneous, one-knob, multi-parameter modulation features, Turnado will lay waste to the audio landscape. Giving you the power to crunch, chop, twist, mash and elevate your music to new levels, Turnado will have you creating wicked new sounds that will blow any crowd away. Unlocking the power of your MIDI controller each effect requires only one knob to control it. Underneath this simplicity lies a matrix of effect parameters and modulation engines, all controlled by the main knob. This control matrix provides serious depth to the plugin and gives you the ability to create original and truly unique effect programs. If the power of one-knob action still doesn’t rock your boat, the awesome "Dictator" mode will sink your battleship. It allows you to animate all the main knobs and run that animation with just one fader. That’s one fader, controlling up to 8 different effects, with potentially hundreds of parameter changes! Turnado’s primary focus is on beat manipulation, so you will find lots of loopers, slicers and grain tools in the rack. Alongside these beat-mashing effects are an arsenal of distortions and filters as well as first-class delays and reverbs. With extensive modulation possibilities each effect can produce millions of unbelievable variations that can be morphed and twisted into something new every time you tweak those knobs. Turnado will inspire you again and again, delivering completely new variations of your original sounds and grooves every time, so what are you waiting for…turn it on.
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Turnado at 77% against VocaLive CS for iPad's 17%. Turnado also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months). VocaLive CS for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. VocaLive CS for iPad sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Turnado sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
VocaLive CS for iPad ships an update every 9 months, Turnado every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VocaLive CS for iPad | Turnado |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (64 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.3% of reviews | 76.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 64 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IK Multimedia US, LLC | Sugar Bytes GmbH |
Customer experience
VocaLive CS for iPad
Turnado
User reviews
VocaLive CS for iPad
From App Store reviewsWhat we love
- 🎤 High-quality vocal effects and processing
- 💰 Affordable compared to professional equipment
- 🎵 Good reverb and audio effects
- 🔌 Works with external microphones (iRig)
- 🎚️ Useful for home recording and songwriting
Room to improve
- 💸 Aggressive in-app purchase model
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ❌ Poor iOS compatibility after updates
- 📚 Confusing and complicated user interface
- 🔧 Inadequate customer support
Turnado
From 64 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎛️ Powerful multi-effect processor with 8 simultaneous effects
- 🎨 Intuitive X/Y pad interface for real-time control
- 🎵 Desktop-quality effects on mobile device
- 🔧 Highly customizable parameters for each effect
- 🎯 Excellent for live performance and DJ use
Room to improve
- 🎨 Outdated user interface design (1998-style)
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues on some devices
- 🔊 Audio crackling and popping artifacts
- ⚙️ High CPU usage causing performance degradation
- 📱 Poor performance on older iPad models (iPad 2, iPad 3)
Bugs and requests
VocaLive CS for iPad
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes on iOS updates
- Cannot import songs from iTunes library
- Registration system malfunction
- Audiobus initialization errors
- Built-in microphone not functioning properly
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- Audio artifacts and noise in processed signals
- Track naming freezes
- Multi-track recording failures
- Export audio quality degradation
- Recording not working on some devices
- Latency issues with pitch detection
- App won't open after updates
- Glitchy inter-app audio compatibility
- Pop-up ads requiring dismissal
- File conversion issues
Requested features
14 requests- Update to Files app integration
- USB microphone support
- MIDI control for effects and presets
- Audiobus and inter-app audio compatibility
- Cross-device purchase transfer
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- Video tutorials and better documentation
- Facebook sharing capability
- Package deals for add-ons
- Cross-device discount pricing
- Simplified user interface
- Low-latency pitch detection
- iOS 7+ compatibility updates
- Looper functionality
- Bypass effects via MIDI/Bluetooth
Turnado
Reported bugs
13 issues- App crashes on startup with splash screen freeze
- Presets disappear after app updates
- Audio crackling and skipping during playback
- Won't load as AUv3 in certain DAWs (AUM)
- Incompatible with iPad 3 and older devices
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- Audio import failures causing app crashes
- Audiobus compatibility issues
- Parameter jumping when using MIDI controllers in C2 range
- Spectralizer effect causes excessive CPU usage and crackling
- Inconsistent touch detection for dragging effects
- State saving issues with Audiobus
- App doesn't appear in GarageBand as AUv3
- Startup noise on some devices
Requested features
13 requests- Modern UI redesign with larger interface elements
- Landscape orientation mode
- Gesture recording capability
- Global module on/off toggle that persists across presets
- Return-to-zero option for effect knobs
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- Audio Units (AUv3) support for wider DAW compatibility
- iPhone support
- Soundcloud upload integration
- Visual song progress bar with markers
- Dropbox file sharing integration
- Reverse X-axis and Y-axis control option
- In-app manual and help documentation
- Landscape mode for better screen utilization
In-app purchases
VocaLive CS for iPad
- Chorus$4.99
- Compressor$4.99
- Delay$4.99
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- Parametric Equalizer$4.99
- Choir$5.99
- Morph$5.99
- PitchFix$5.99
- Recorder$19.99
- Recorder + Studio$24.99
- All FX Pack$24.99
Turnado
- Turnado Full Version$24.99
Questions
Is VocaLive CS for iPad free?
Is Turnado free?
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