Addictive microSynth vs LH Grey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Addictive microSynth
Create beautiful sounds and driving loops with a powerful wavetable synthesizer and a 4-track loop recorder. Explore vast sonic territories with intelligent randomization and real-time editing. Compatible with hardware controllers for an enhanced experience.
- 4-track loop recorder with overdubbing
- Dynamic wavetable synthesizer
- Live performance keyboard
- Programmable arpeggiator
- Audiobus 2 support
- MIDI keyboard compatibility
- Export audio and MIDI files
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Combines the synthesis power of Addictive Synth with an easy to use 4 track loop phrase recorder. #1 Staff Favorites on US App Store ! It was never so easy to create beautiful sounds and driving loops. The unique dynamic wavetable synthesis allows you to explore an unprecedented wide range of sonic territory. From acid loops, crystal clear percussions, realistic human choirs to complex musical soundscapes nothing seems impossible with only a handful parameters to tweak. Together with the intelligent randomizer for both sounds and arpeggios you will loose any sense of time and space while exploring unknown sonic territories. Right from the beginning you'll understand why it's named Addictive. With Version 1.1 you get instant hardware access together with the AKAI SynthStation 25. Use the hardware buttons for scrolling through presets and arpeggios, operating the Arpeggiator and rolling our famous dice to get instant new arpeggio creations ! Features: 4 track Loop recorder • Live recording/playback of phrases divided in up to 4 tracks with unlimited overdubbing. • Mute/Solo for each track. • Paste loops from other music Apps in one of the 4 tracks. • Loop length can be set from one to eight bars. Dynamic wavetable synthesizer • Six dynamic wavetable oscillators per voice, up to 48 total. • Continous morphing between two oscillator sets. • Realtime editing of up to 128 partials (overtones). • Realtime editing of filter structure to create arbitrary body resonances. • Extensive modulation possibilities using up to 4 LFOs and 4 Envelopes. • Control matrix allows real time control of five parameters using MIDI Breath and Footcontroller, the modulation wheel and the tilt sensors. • Monophonic or polyphonic with 4 voices. ( 2 voices on older devices ) • 128 factory presets, unlimited user presets can be shared. • Up to three effects concurrently usable selected from: equalizer, phaser, flanger, chorus and stereo/cross delay. Live • Play melodies live with onscreen keyboard pads. Drag fingers for slides and vibrato. • Use a CoreMIDI compatible interface to play with a MIDI Keyboard. • Musical scale setting makes for easy playing. Full featured programmable Arpeggiator • Uses programmable sequences with up to 32 steps. • Can trigger single notes and chords. • Unique randomizer generates Arpeggios with 100% usability. • 32 Arpeggios included, unlimited user arpeggios possible. • For each step you can program tie, accent, transposition and note order Global • Audiobus 2 support (requires iOS 7 or newer) • Export loops as audio and midi files. • Audio pasteboard for exchange with other Apps • Exchange user presets with File Sharing in iTunes.
LH Grey
This app offers a powerful analog synthesizer experience with two voltage-controlled oscillators and a classic filter section. Explore a range of high-quality effects like unison, chorus, reverb, and delay to sculpt unique sounds for your music.
- Two voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs)
- Classic analog filter section
- Unison, chorus, reverb, and delay effects
- Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- Focus on direct sound creation
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LH Grey is a groundbreaking synthesizer app that brings the lush, warm sounds of analog synthesis right to your fingertips. Designed for both beginners and seasoned professionals, this app offers a unique blend of classic and innovative features, ensuring an unparalleled sound experience. At the heart of LH Grey are two voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs) that deliver the quintessential analog tone, rich in harmonic content and texture. These VCOs are the foundation of the app's sound, offering users the ability to create a wide range of tones from thick basses to ethereal leads. The filter section of LH Grey is a homage to the traditional, luxury analog synthesizers that have shaped the music industry. Featuring a range of classic filter types, it allows for deep experimentation and fine-tuning, enabling users to sculpt their sound with precision and warmth. Ease of use is at the core of LH Grey's design philosophy. The interface is clean and intuitive, making it easy for users to navigate and tweak settings to achieve the perfect sound. Whether you're a beginner learning the ropes or a professional tweaking your setup for a performance, LH Grey's user-friendly design ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience. However, it's essential to note that LH Grey does not support AudioBus-like features. This decision prioritizes a streamlined, focused approach to sound creation and manipulation, emphasizing direct interaction with its analog-styled components. LH Grey also comes packed with several high-quality effects that emphasize the analog character of the sound. With unison, chorus, reverb, and delay, users can add depth, space, and movement to their sounds, creating lush landscapes and rich textures that breathe life into their music.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LH Grey at Free against Addictive microSynth's $0.99. LH Grey also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Addictive microSynth's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 67%) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases 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
LH Grey is free to download; Addictive microSynth costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LH Grey holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Addictive microSynth's written reviews are positive against 67% of LH Grey's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | Addictive microSynth | LH Grey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.1% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harry Gohs | 昊 刘 |
Customer experience
Addictive microSynth
LH Grey
In-app purchases
Addictive microSynth
No in-app purchases
LH Grey
No in-app purchases
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