Trinity | Audio Mastering vs Comeback Kid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Trinity | Audio Mastering
This app offers an integrated audio mastering solution for music producers. It features reference-based mastering, advanced spectrum analysis, equalization, and multiband dynamics processing to achieve desired sound and loudness. Supports various audio formats and sample rates.
- Reference-based mastering workflow
- Flexible spectrum analyzer
- 3-band multiband dynamics
- Transparent equalization tools
- Realtime normalizers with analog saturation
- Three-band stereo width control
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Trinity is an effective integrated mastering solution for digital music production enthusiasts & professionals, containing a set of precisely matched and fine-tuned creative tools for achieving the desired sound and loudness. Focused on a reference-based mastering workflow, Trinity lets you work with an optional reference track whose sound you want to achieve, using a flexible spectrum analyzer to aid in comparing and matching. All controls and sliders are fine-tuned for ease of use, appropriate sensitivity and defaults, making adjustments easy and efficient. Everything is available on a single screen without any distracting menu-diving. 44.1, 48 and 96 kHz sample rates are supported, as well as the following audio file types for import: WAV, MP3, AIFF, MP4, AAC, ALAC (Apple Lossless). Note that very long audio files (> 20 minutes) are not supported. For a detailed guide on how to use Trinity, please visit our website! REFERENCE-BASED MASTERING: - In addition to the raw input audio file, another (professionally produced) track can be loaded as a reference - Easy and immediate switching between both tracks for comparison and adjusting the app's controls to attain the desired sound - Seek bars with waveform previews and one-click seeking - One-click section looping for focusing on a certain part of the track SPECTRUM ANALYSIS: - High-resolution and responsive FFT averaging frequency analyzer - Differential Spectrum feature can show the spectral differences between input and reference track for visual matching - Adjustable response time (averaging) - Precise Full-resolution or Smooth Half Octave Averaged display EQUALIZATION: - Transparent Low-Cut Filter with adjustable cutoff frequency and 12 or 24 dB/octave slope - High-Shelving EQ with either a gentle characteristic or a steeper 12 dB/octave slope and variable gain and frequency for fine-tuning brilliance - Up to three freely adjustable general-purpose peaking EQs - Visualization of overall response curve MULTIBAND DYNAMICS: - Three frequency bands with adjustable crossover frequencies - Two selectable crossover types (custom-designed, smooth Trinity crossover or more surgical phase-corrected 24 dB/oct Linkwitz-Riley (LR4) crossover) - Ratio, Attack, Knee, Release and Gain controls per band - Global "Compress" control and per-band Density control with intelligent make-up gain replace the traditional "Threshold" controls for easier operation - Precise gain reduction meters - The compressor section's response can optionally be included in the spectrum response curve display - Solo toggles to isolate bands for precise tuning NORMALIZATION: - Automatic base normalization of input file - Two realtime normalizers (pre- and post multiband section) with optional analog saturation for transient cleanup, additional loudness maximization or sound shaping MULTIBAND STEREO PROCESSING: - Simple but effective Three-Band Stereo Width (M/S) controls from Mono to Extra-Wide - Fine-tuned with love, individually per band, for keeping perceived loudness and giving useful results - Basic Goniometer (Phase Scope) WAVESHAPER: - Optional Wave Shaping with five selectable algorithms - HQ toggle for High-Quality Oversampling LIMITER / CLIPPER: - Either a look-ahead brickwall limiter or a hard clipper can be used in the final stage depending on taste - Adjustable Attack and Release - Adjustable output ceiling from -2 to 0 dBFS METERING: - Responsive and accurate stereo output meters - RMS or LUFS (Momentary, Short Term, Integrated) metering - PEAK metering always shown simultaneously - Normalizers with accurate saturation / clip indication EXPORT: - Export as 16/24-bit standard or 32-bit float WAV file - Optional rectangular dithering NOTE: Trinity currently does not support running in the background, so your audio will stop as soon as you leave the app or lock the device. This might change in a future update.
Comeback Kid
This vintage-inspired audio effect plugin offers warm, vibey delay repeats to enhance sterile mixes. With 14 flexible controls, it easily sculpts delay sounds for various musical styles, from subtle reflections to hypnotic echoes.
- Vintage-inspired delay effect
- Warm and vibey repeats
- 14 sculpting controls
- AUv3 support
- Pristine sound quality
- Versatile mix duties
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Make your delays come back stronger. Comeback Kid is a vintage-inspired delay effect with warm and vibey repeats to enrich sterile mixes. With 14 flexible controls to sculpt the sound of the delay signal, Comeback Kid is easy to work with and full of sonic color. Now on iOS with full AUv3 support, it just might become your new go-to delay! About Comeback Kid: Any dull sound can be transformed with two simple ingredients: A great idea and a great delay. Comeback Kid brings you the delay—and inspires you to come up with new ideas on repeat. The effect layout resembles the simplicity of the best hardware delays: There are no sub-menus or hidden features. Instead, you get 14 gratifying ‘shaping knobs’ for instantly sculpting your wet signal. Want a tape delay vibe for your lead synth? A modern slap on your vocals? A crunchy lofi echo on your guitars? Not a problem! The on-board parameters can cover an endless variety of styles when mixed and matched. Comeback Kid gives you pristine sound quality along with the versatility to cover a variety of mix duties, from subtle reflections to hypnotic echoes.
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Verdict
Trinity | Audio Mastering and Comeback Kid both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Trinity | Audio Mastering's written reviews are positive against 50% of Comeback Kid's. Comeback Kid's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Trinity | Audio Mastering costs $19.99 and Comeback Kid $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Trinity | Audio Mastering against 4.3 for Comeback Kid. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Trinity | Audio Mastering's written reviews are positive against 50% of Comeback Kid's.
| Parameter | Trinity | Audio Mastering | Comeback Kid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $19.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (14 ratings) | 4.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Ewering | Baby Audio Inc. |
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Trinity | Audio Mastering
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Trinity | Audio Mastering
No in-app purchases
Comeback Kid
No in-app purchases
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