Comparison

Model D6 vs Colorful Chords

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Model D6

This app is a physical modeling emulation of the classic Hohner Clavinet D6 keyboard. It recreates the iconic funky sounds used in 70s music and offers extensive sound shaping capabilities with built-in effects and amp simulations.

Highlights
  • Physical Modeling engine
  • Authentic D6 filter recreation
  • Adjustable pickup positions
  • Built-in Wah-Wah, Phaser, Delay, and Reverb effects
  • Amplifier simulator with 5 models
  • Responds to pitch bender and aftertouch
Features
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GSi Model D6 is a physical modeling emulation of a Hohner Clavinet D6. INSTRUMENT BACKGROUND It was back in the fifties when German inventor Ernst Zacharias invented one of the funkiest keyboards of all times. At first the intention was to make a portable version of a harpsichord, but it soon turned into one of the most used keyboards in rock and pop music. You will certainly recognize it in the famous pop song "Superstition", and in many other funky tunes of the seventies. Many police and investigation story movies and TV shows of the 70's and the early 80's had music themes based on funky accompaniments made with the D6, a slap bass and drums. This instrument can reproduce the sound of an electric guitar and can be treated with the same effects used by guitarists (wah-wah, distortion, phaser, chorus, etc.) for both rhythmic and melodic textures, since it is actually based on a set of 60 strings and two humbucker pickups very similar to those used in electric guitars. The sound engine of GSi Model D6 comes from the exact same code that powers the GSi Gemini and the Crumar Seven as well as the Crumar Mojo 61. Some more parameters have been added to the model in order to make the instrument sound even more versatile and adjustable to personal taste. Main features: - Physical Modeling engine (no samples) - Full Polyphony (60 strings) - Authentic string sympathetic resonances - Authentic recreation of the 4 D6 filters - Two Pickups with adjustable positions - Authentic damper lever - String quality setting - Hammer Tip quality setting - Wool damper quality setting (Release length) - Responds to pitch bender (Whammy bar mod) - Responds to aftertouch (string tapping overpressure) - Built-in Wah-Wah effect modeled after the famous JH-1 pedal - Wah-Wah can be modulated by LFO, Dynamics or via Midi CC message - Built-in Phaser effect modeled after the famous Phase 90 pedal - Built-in Amplifier simulator with 5 models (Twin, JCM, AC, RJC and Bass) - Amp Distortion and pickup feedback - Built-in Stereo Delay effect - Built-in Stereo Reverb effect - Built-in programmer with unlimited Programs - Embedded user's' manual - Available as Stand-alone application and audio plugin - Very low CPU and RAM usage

About

Colorful Chords

Discover 192 unique guitar chord voicings not found in standard charts. Explore major and minor chords with extensions, listen to audio playback, watch video demos, and find compatible keys. Includes a daily chord and a built-in tuner for 7 different tunings.

Highlights
  • 192 unique chord voicings
  • 7 different guitar tunings
  • Audio playback of chords
  • Video demonstrations
  • Built-in chromatic tuner
  • Chord of the Day feature
Features
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The Book of Colorful Chords brings 192 hand-discovered guitar chord voicings to your fingertips — sounds you won't find in standard chord charts. WHAT'S INSIDE 192 unique chord voicings across 7 tunings: Standard Drop D Double Drop D Open G Open E Open A DADGAD Includes major and minor voicings with colorful extensions — 7ths, 9ths, 11ths, and suspended tones throughout. FEATURES Audio Playback — Hear every chord played on a real guitar Video Demo — Watch each chord being played Works Well In — Each chord shows the keys it fits naturally Variation Notes — Ideas for embellishment and alternate fingerings Chord of the Day — A new chord delivered daily with optional reminder notification Built-In Guitar Tuner — Chromatic tuner supporting all 7 tunings in the app, with acoustic and electric reference tones CREATED THROUGH DISCOVERY None of these chords were copied from a book or website. Every shape emerged organically from years of exploring the fretboard — experimenting, listening, and following curiosity. Whether you're a songwriter looking for fresh textures, a session player expanding your vocabulary, or a curious guitarist ready to explore, these chords are waiting for you.

Screenshots

Model D62 screens
Colorful Chords4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Model D6 at 67% against Colorful Chords's 0%. Model D6 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and device support (3 vs 1). Colorful Chords's advantage is price ($5.99 vs $19.99). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Model D6 costs $19.99 and Colorful Chords $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Model D6 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Model D6's written reviews are positive against 0% of Colorful Chords's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Model D6 versus Colorful Chords: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModel D6Colorful Chords
Price$19.99$5.99 — better
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGenuine SoundwareMichael Schmidt

Customer experience

Model D6

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Colorful Chords

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Model D6

No in-app purchases

None

Colorful Chords

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Model D6 free?
Model D6 costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Colorful Chords free?
Colorful Chords costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Model D6 or Colorful Chords?
Model D6 is rated higher. Model D6 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Colorful Chords averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Model D6 or Colorful Chords have ads?
Neither Model D6 nor Colorful Chords shows ads.

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