Comparison

Mighty Synth Sampler vs MPC Progression Builder

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

Head to head
About

Mighty Synth Sampler

Transform any sound into a playable instrument with this powerful synth and sampler. Create custom instruments, layer sounds, and perform with your unique audio creations. Supports SoundFonts and offers advanced synthesis features.

Highlights
  • Three-oscillator synth engine
  • 16-slot sampler with loop points
  • Audio recording and import
  • SoundFont (SF2/SFZ) support
  • AUv3 plugins for DAWs
  • Downloadable sound packs
Features
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Mighty Synth Sampler turns any sound into a playable instrument. It's a free, fully-featured synth and sampler for iPhone, iPad, and Mac built for musicians who want to create, layer, and perform with their own sounds and SoundFonts (SF2/SFZ). ROMPLERS RULE! The app is built around four pillars: • The Synth A full subtractive synth engine powered by AudioKit. Three independent oscillator layers with volume, semitone, detune, and pan controls. Shape your sound with amplitude and filter envelopes, a low-pass filter, LFO, unison, glide, drive, and more. A built-in arpeggiator, flexible play surfaces, and MIDI support round out a synth that's deep without being overwhelming. • The Sampler Build your own sample-based instruments from scratch. Record directly in the app or import audio files, map them across the keys, set loop points, adjust root notes and note ranges, and save your creations as reusable instruments and banks. • Sound Packs The app comes with a built-in starter bank and supports downloadable sound packs both free and paid. New packs are added to the store without requiring an app update. You can also create your own banks and share them with others. • AUv3 Support Four AUv3 plugins in one app: Mighty Synth (instrument), Mighty Sampler (audio effect for capturing and building instruments), Mighty Effects (standalone effects chain), and Mighty MIDI (MIDI processor and play interface). Load them individually in your favorite DAW or AUv3 host. Features • Free app with all core features included • Three-oscillator synth engine with detune, pan, and semitone control per layer • Amplitude and filter envelopes with per-oscillator scope • Low-pass filter with cutoff, resonance, and key tracking • LFO targeting filter cutoff, pitch, or volume • Unison with up to 8 voices, width, detune, and offset control • Effects: reverb, delay, chorus, drive, phaser, compressor, panner, and more • Built-in arpeggiator with BPM sync, octave range, and pattern modes • Multiple play surfaces: keys, pads, All 4ths layout, scale layout, and more • 16-slot sampler with loop points, root note mapping, and note range editing • Record audio directly in-app • Import audio files and SF2/SFZ SoundFonts • Downloadable sound packs (free and paid) • Create, export, and share your own instrument banks • Four AUv3 plugins: Mighty Synth, Mighty Sampler, Mighty Effects, Mighty MIDI • MIDI CC mapping • Available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Thank You & Enjoy! Nick Culbertson MobyPixel.com

About

MPC Progression Builder

Create and export musical chord progressions for your music production workflow. Features include keyboard, scale-based, and circle of fifths modes for building and refining harmonic ideas. Export directly to MPC devices or as standard MIDI files for use in any DAW.

Highlights
  • Virtual keyboard for direct chord input
  • Build progressions with up to 16 chords
  • Scale-based chord suggestions
  • Circle of Fifths progression builder
  • MPC-ready .progression file export
  • Standard MIDI file export
  • Instant playback and auditioning
Features
Currently charting
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Progression Builder for MPC is a powerful yet intuitive tool for producers who want to build rich, musical chord progressions and send them straight into their workflow. Designed with AKAI MPC users in mind, it also exports to standard MIDI files, making it equally useful for DAW producers, composers, and beatmakers alike. Build your progressions your way: - Keyboard Mode: Tap out chords directly on the built-in virtual keyboard and hear them instantly. - Progression Builder: Arrange up to 16 chords into full progressions you can audition, refine, and export. - Scale-Based Mode: Explore chords that naturally fit your chosen scale — perfect for clean harmonic flow. - Circle of Fifths Mode: Craft progressions using classic relationships that sound balanced and musical. Every chord pad can be customized, rearranged, or saved for later — giving you a flexible sketchpad for harmonic ideas. Whether you’re working on a soulful lo-fi loop, a jazz-inspired sequence, or a cinematic score, Progression Builder for MPC helps you find the right chords fast. Export your ideas with ease: - MPC-Ready Export: Generate .progression files compatible with MPC Live, X, One, and Force. - MIDI Export: Drop your chords into any DAW, sampler, or synth. - Instant Playback: Audition and tweak voicings, inversions, and timing before you export. - Clean, efficient, and tuned for real production environments, Progression Builder for MPC bridges the gap between music theory and creative flow — helping you stay in the zone.

Screenshots

Mighty Synth Sampler4 screens
MPC Progression Builder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mighty Synth Sampler at Free against MPC Progression Builder's $2.99. Mighty Synth Sampler also leads on ratings volume (40 vs 2). MPC Progression Builder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads, device support 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

Mighty Synth Sampler is free to download; MPC Progression Builder costs $2.99 up front. Mighty Synth Sampler sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MPC Progression Builder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MPC Progression Builder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mighty Synth Sampler has 40 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Mighty Synth Sampler versus MPC Progression Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMighty Synth SamplerMPC Progression Builder
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (40 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#188 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoby PixelDavid Jones

Customer experience

Mighty Synth Sampler

All ratings40 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral10.0%
Negative6.7%

MPC Progression Builder

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Mighty Synth Sampler

One-time3
  • Vintage Synth Sound Pack$4.99
  • Super Chiptune Sound Pack$4.99
  • Tape Drift Sound Pack$4.99
None

MPC Progression Builder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mighty Synth Sampler free?
Mighty Synth Sampler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MPC Progression Builder free?
MPC Progression Builder costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mighty Synth Sampler or MPC Progression Builder?
MPC Progression Builder is rated higher. Mighty Synth Sampler averages 4.8 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while MPC Progression Builder averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Mighty Synth Sampler or MPC Progression Builder have ads?
Neither Mighty Synth Sampler nor MPC Progression Builder shows ads.

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