Comparison

TAIP vs Async Sampler

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

Head to head
About

TAIP

This audio effect app emulates the warm, rich sound of vintage analog tape machines using AI. It allows users to add organic saturation, harmonic richness, and nonlinear magic to any audio source, offering extensive control over saturation levels, parallel processing, and frequency shaping.

Highlights
  • AI-based tape emulation
  • Adjustable drive and saturation
  • Parallel mix control
  • Dual tape machine models
  • Frequency-specific saturation
  • Tape wear and noise simulation
  • Presence and glue effects
Features
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Warm up your sound TAIP brings the true sound and behavior of analog tape to iOS with the power of AI. Use it to add organic saturation and life to any source that needs a little extra spark. About TAIP TAIP offers a faithful, AI-based emulation of a beloved vintage tape machine from the early 70s. You’ll get the same harmonic richness and nonlinear magic as the classic hardware with features that take you beyond the limits of the original. TAIP’s unique approach to emulation uses a neural network in place of traditional DSP techniques to accurately decipher the magic characteristics of tape. The result is a happy marriage between classic sound and modern versatility. And we encourage you to drive it hard! TAIP Features: - Drive: TAIP’s most important parameter - add a subtle touch of warmth or extreme saturation (or anything in between). - Mix: Add tape saturation in parallel with the dry signal. Or combine the “Wear” and “Mix” parameters to create tape flanging. - Model: ”Single” brings you one tape emulation, while “Dual” combines two tape machines in a series under the hood. - Lo / Hi-Shape: Saturates the low/high end more or less than the rest of the frequency spectrum. - Glue: Exaggerates the compression effect that naturally occurs in tape recordings. - Noise: Adds more tape noise – or removes it entirely. - Presence: Brings back the brightness that gets lost on tape recordings. - Wear: Recreates the instabilities of a worn-out tape machine and subtly alters the tape speed. - Input: Lets you distort the signal more - or less - without affecting the output level. - Auto-Gain: Lets you add more drive while keeping a consistent plugin output.

About

Async Sampler

Create captivating sound collages, dynamic textures, and rhythmic patterns with this powerful musical instrument. It offers asynchronous and synchronous playback modes, a versatile LFO, and an effects processor to elevate your sound design.

Highlights
  • Standalone and AUv3 versions
  • Three independent samplers
  • Extensive sample library
  • Upload your own samples
  • Asynchronous and synchronous playback
  • Flexible LFO system
  • Effects processor
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Async Sampler, a powerful musical instrument designed to bring your soundscapes to life. This flexible tool is dedicated to crafting captivating sound collages, dynamic asynchronous textures, rhythmic patterns, and rich sound designs. It opens up a world of creative possibilities, making it the perfect companion for music producers, sound designers, ambient, and noise enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a curious explorer, Async Sampler is here to inspire and elevate your musical journey. App comes with a rich library of unique samples, and you can easily upload and use your own sounds. Async Sampler fundamentally consists of three samplers that can reproduce sound asynchronously, meaning they can operate without being tied to a specific BPM, or synchronously, using an external MIDI clock source or the tempo of your project if you're using Async Sampler as an AUv3 plugin. The instrument features a versatile LFO that allows you to control any parameter. Async includes an effects processor and a master bus section. Also, you have the option to use external MIDI controllers, save and load your custom presets and samples, among other features. Key features: — Standalone and AUv3 versions — Three independent samplers — Extensive sample library out of the box — Ability to upload your own samples — Asynchronous and synchronous playback modes for each sample — Flexible LFO system that can control almost any parameter — Effects processor — Ability to save presets — And much more

Screenshots

TAIP2 screens
Async Sampler3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TAIP at 5.0 against Async Sampler's 4.5. TAIP also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Async Sampler's advantage is price ($14.99 vs $19.99) and ratings volume (18 vs 5). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

TAIP costs $19.99 and Async Sampler $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TAIP holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TAIP's written reviews are positive against 78% of Async Sampler's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TAIP versus Async Sampler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTAIPAsync Sampler
Price$19.99$14.99 — better
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.5 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings518 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB235 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBaby Audio Inc.Sergei Zhulkov

Customer experience

TAIP

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Async Sampler

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

None

TAIP

No in-app purchases

None

Async Sampler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TAIP free?
TAIP costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Async Sampler free?
Async Sampler costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TAIP or Async Sampler?
TAIP is rated higher. TAIP averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Async Sampler averages 4.5 from 18 ratings.
Do TAIP or Async Sampler have ads?
Neither TAIP nor Async Sampler shows ads.

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