Comparison

Magic Tines vs Harmonius

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

Head to head
About

Magic Tines

This app emulates a classic electric piano using a hybrid approach of sampling and synthesis. It offers a range of effects, adjustable parameters, and multiple instrument models for a versatile sound experience. Available as a standalone app or audio plugin.

Highlights
  • Hybrid Modeling engine (samples + synthesis)
  • Three EP models
  • Adjustable sampled and synthesis parameters
  • Multiple amplifier and phaser models
  • Mono or Stereo tremolo
  • Built-in programmer with unlimited Programs
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GSi Magic Tines is a Hybrid Modeling emulation of a Tine Electric Piano. INSTRUMENT BACKGROUND The Rhodes Piano was invented during WWII by an american music teacher, Harold B. Rhodes (1910 - 2000), and has been widely used for decades in nearly every genre of music ranging from soul music to jazz, blues, modern and pop. This instrument quickly became a legend, and is still used today. In 2007 it had a first rebirth thanks to an American entrepreneur who tried to restore the glory to this instrument, so the Mark 7 was born, but unfortunately his venture failed after a few years. In 2021, a group of British entrepreneurs acquired the brand and put a revamped edition of this instrument back into production, the Mark 8. In digital territory, the sound of a Rhodes piano is an important part of every digital piano / keyboard / workstation, and is reproduced mainly using samples, and in a few cases using some kind of synthesis. The Crumar Seven is one example of a hardware digital piano that uses real Physical Modeling to recreate the sound of a Tine Piano, i.e. it doesn't use any samples to recreate the sound, just real-time math calculations. GSi Magic Tines uses a different approach, which consists in both sampling and modeling, whereas all attack and release transients come from recordings of real life electric pianos, and the body of each note is recreated by a special synthesizer that uses math functions to simulate the exact behavior of a steel tine being struck by a rubber hammer tip. What is excluded by the synthesis engine is compensated by the sampled material. In other words, the best of the two worlds. Main features - Hybrid Modeling engine (samples + synthesis) - Full Polyphony (up to 88 keys) - Three EP models to choose from - Parameters for adjusting both the sampled part and the synthesis part separately - Three band semi-parametric EQ - Mono or Stereo tremolo with opto-coupler panner - Amplifier simulation with 5 different models - Tube overdrive effect - Adjustable stereo chorus - Phaser effect with six different models - Stereo Delay effect - Stereo Reverb effect - User programmable Velocity curve - Built-in programmer with unlimited Programs - Embedded user's manual - Available as Stand-alone application and audio plugin - Very low CPU and RAM usage - AUv3 for iPad and iPhone - Supports Background audio and Bluetooth Midi

About

Harmonius

Features
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Unlock your musical potential with Harmonius – the ultimate companion for aspiring musicians! Harness the power of perfect pitch and elevate your ear training experience to new heights. Dive into a world of musical discovery where you can listen to notes, practice your pitch recognition skills, and take on challenging audio quizzes – all within the palm of your hand. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned musician, Harmonius offers a personalized learning journey tailored to your skill level. With our intuitive interface and comprehensive exercises, you'll develop a keen ear for pitches and enhance your musical abilities like never before. Key Features: - Listen to notes and chords to refine your ear - Engage in interactive quizzes to test your perfect pitch - Track your progress and see your skills improve over time - Customize your training sessions to focus on specific areas of improvement - Unlock achievements and milestones as you master each level Experience the joy of mastering pitch recognition and become the musician you've always dreamed of with Harmonius. Download now and embark on your journey to musical excellence!

Screenshots

Magic Tines4 screens
Harmonius3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Harmonius at Free against Magic Tines's $19.99. Magic Tines's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Harmonius is free to download; Magic Tines costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Magic Tines versus Harmonius: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic TinesHarmonius
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGenuine SoundwareLorenzo Brown

In-app purchases

None

Magic Tines

No in-app purchases

None

Harmonius

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic Tines free?
Magic Tines costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Harmonius free?
Harmonius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magic Tines or Harmonius have ads?
Neither Magic Tines nor Harmonius shows ads.

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