Comparison

Elastic Melody vs Timbre Dock

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

Head to head
About

Elastic Melody

Create melodies with a fast and intuitive analog-style step sequencer. Features 3 synth channels, 4 master effects, and extensive automation capabilities for dynamic sound design. Supports AUv3 and Ableton Link.

Highlights
  • 3-channel analog synth sequencer
  • Parameter automation
  • 4 master effects (EQ, Chorus, Delay, Reverb)
  • Song mode for arranging patterns
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • Ableton Link integration
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Elastic Melody is a standalone iOS application and AUv3 plugin with 3 channels of synthetic sounds, an analog style step sequencer and 4 master effects. Almost all parameters can be automated and thus changed in an „elastic way“. The focus of Elastic Melody is on a fast and intuitive creation of melodies with a basic analog sound. Elastic Melody comes with a bunch of presets from well-known sound designers of the iOS scene, like "Sound of Izrael", "Red Sky Lullaby", "Nu-Trix", "JaKob Haq", "Another Machines" and others. Features: SYNTHESIZER / SEQUENCER – 3 channels, each with an analog synthesizer that is connected to an associated sequencer – Each sequencer channel has its own start/end and timing parameters for notes and automation – 14 parameters per synth engine (waveform, lowpass, highpass, env, etc.) – For each parameter, value changes can be drawn in an automation window – Solo or mute function for the 3 synth channels – Song Mode: Create easily longer sequences with setting pattern repeat and duplicating and altering a pattern MASTER FX – 4 master effects (EQ, Chorus, Delay, Reverb) – Automation for most parameters of the effects – Each FX effect has its own start/end and timing parameters for automation SONG MODE - Arrange several Pattern to a longer sequence ... a Song - Repeat count for Song Elements/Pattern - Duplicate/Rename/Delete function for Pattern and Song Elements FUNCTIONS – Undo/Redo – Various randomise functions – option to share and import presets – AUv3 support – Ableton Link support

About

Timbre Dock

Features
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Timbre Dock is an independent companion app for the Artiphon Orba 2. Connect over USB or Bluetooth MIDI and work with everything on the instrument from your iPhone. • Beats — a drum loop editor on a step grid. Start from Rock, Funk, Disco, Blues Shuffle, Swing or Waltz, set velocity per hit, preview on the Orba's own kit, and send the loop to the instrument as a song you can overdub. • Library — every song on the Orba 2 and your phone in one list, with cover photos. Browse sound packs and individual sounds, mix them freely, delete what you no longer need. • Save the loop you just played — as a complete song, on the instrument and on your phone. • Sample — record or import your own sounds (GarageBand, Files, AirDrop) and upload them as playable kits and instruments. Pitch is detected automatically. • Twelve original Timbre Dock sound sets built in: guitar, electric bass, kalimba, handpan, a classic drum set and more. • Save as music — record a full loop as an audio file for iMovie. Timbre Dock never overwrites anything on the instrument and never touches its firmware. No account, no ads, no tracking. Free to try for 7 days with every feature. After that, unlock Timbre Dock with a one-time purchase — no subscription. Requires an Artiphon Orba 2. Saving loops, sending songs and uploading sounds need a USB connection (USB-C, or a Lightning-to-USB camera adapter); playing, settings, the library and building beats also work over Bluetooth. Timbre Dock is not made by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Artiphon Inc. "Orba" and "Artiphon" are trademarks of Artiphon Inc., used only to identify compatible hardware.

Screenshots

Elastic Melody4 screens
Timbre Dock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Timbre Dock at Free against Elastic Melody's $12.99. Elastic Melody's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Timbre Dock is free to download; Elastic Melody costs $12.99 up front. Elastic Melody sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Timbre Dock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Elastic Melody versus Timbre Dock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElastic MelodyTimbre Dock
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOliver Greschke (DE). ARON M'KLOS PETO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Elastic Melody

One-time1
  • Elastic Melody - Extra Modes IAP$4.99
2 purchases

Timbre Dock

One-time2
  • 7-Day Free TrialFree
  • Timbre Dock Full Version$9.99

Questions

Is Elastic Melody free?
Elastic Melody costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Timbre Dock free?
Timbre Dock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Elastic Melody or Timbre Dock have ads?
Neither Elastic Melody nor Timbre Dock shows ads.

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