Electrorchestra vs takeamidi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Electrorchestra
This virtual string machine emulates classic 1970s keyboards, offering multiple string registers, a bass section, and classic effects like vibrato, chorus, and phaser. It's designed for use within AUv3 compatible hosts on iOS devices.
- Classic string machine emulation
- 3 string registers + bass
- Attack-release envelope generator
- Vibrato effect
- Chorus/flanger effect
- 4-stage phaser effect
- AUv3 compatible
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GSi Electrorchestra for iPad is the portable version of the very same Virtual String Machine of the GSi Gemini. A simulation of a classic string machine is one of the 15 synth engines of the GSi Gemini. This particular instrument is not a reproduction of a specific existing model. It's inspired by some of the most famous string keyboards of the seventies, such as the ARP Solina, the Logan String Melody and the SIEL Orchestra. It offers 3 string registers plus one bass, features the classic attack-release envelope generator with break-point (which was mainly used to mimic the presence of a natural reverberation without using an additional reverberator), vibrato and a classic chorus/flanger effect that gives that distinguishable shimmer to the sound. A classic 4-stage phaser effect completes the set. Use it in your favorite AUv3 host along with other GSi effects such as GS-201 Mark II, ECHO B2, TimeVerb-X. Don't forget to visit www.GenuineSoundware.com for more products, more sounds!
takeamidi
This tool allows you to monitor, filter, and record MIDI input. It captures recent MIDI data into a buffer, which can then be exported as a MIDI file. You can also use it to filter various MIDI message types.
- MIDI monitoring
- MIDI filtering
- Live MIDI sampling
- Buffer recording (10s, 1m, 10m)
- MIDI file export
- Channel, System Common, Realtime, System Exclusive message support
- Standalone and AUv3 support
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“takeamidi” is a MIDI monitoring tool / MIDI filter / live sampler that allows you to quickly grab recent data as a MIDI file The application’s MIDI buffer contains recent 10 seconds / 1 minute / 10 minutes of MIDI input; The recording can be paused and cleared with appropriate buttons You can export the contents of the buffer by dragging a “file” icon in the lower left corner of the app window. Log window shows data of the selected time range You can use this app as a MIDI filter. It supports Channel, System Common, Realtime and System Exclusive messages to be displayed and / or filtered. Standalone and AUv3
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Electrorchestra at 100% against takeamidi's 20%. Electrorchestra also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). takeamidi's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $11.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 16 months). On ratings volume, 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
Electrorchestra costs $11.99 and takeamidi $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Electrorchestra holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Electrorchestra's written reviews are positive against 20% of takeamidi's.
Electrorchestra ships an update every 16 months, takeamidi every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Electrorchestra | takeamidi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $11.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | 4.4 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Genuine Soundware | Alexey Nadzharov |
Customer experience
Electrorchestra
takeamidi
In-app purchases
Electrorchestra
No in-app purchases
takeamidi
No in-app purchases
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