Comparison

SPL vs EG Nodes

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

Head to head
About

SPL

This app acts as a remote controller for the Roland SP-404 MKII groove sampler. It allows for easy control of effect parameters and rapid effect changes in DJ mode, enhancing transition skills. It requires the hardware unit to function and does not produce sound independently.

Highlights
  • Control effect parameters
  • Manage 5 effect buses
  • Fast effect changes in DJ mode
  • Improve transition skills
  • Remote control for hardware
Features
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SPL-44 is a controller application for the Roland SP-404 MKII groove sampler. The application doesn't make any sound by itself and is designed to work together with the hardware unit: - Easily control the selected effect and effect parameters of the 5 effect buses - Apply fast effect changes in DJ mode and improve your transition skills without leaving the mixing screen Consult the included manual on connecting your iOS device. Drum Machine Funk develops innovative controller application for select musical instruments and is not affiliated with Roland.

About

EG Nodes

This app is a clip-based audio unit host and MIDI sequencer for creating musical projects. It offers a variety of built-in MIDI and audio nodes for generating sequences, recording, and sampling. Users can load external Audio Units and automate parameters for unique compositions.

Highlights
  • Clip-based Audio Unit host
  • Built-in MIDI generators (Note/Chord, Arpeggio, Sequencer)
  • Audio recording and sampling
  • Load external AU3 instruments and effects
  • Scene and automation control
  • Flexible MIDI routing
  • Standalone and AUv3 modular sequencer
Features
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EG Nodes is a clip based Audio Unit host with sequencing capabilities to play external instruments, Audio Unit or MIDI hardware and create a complete audio project. A powerful and flexible groovebox to perform or create musical projects from scratch in a fast and easy way. BUILTIN MIDI GENERATOR Use the builtin nodes to play instruments, apply effects and perform. NOTE/CHORD - generates a single note or a chord ARPEGGIO - generates chord arpeggios SEQUENCER - to play a note sequence RHYTHM - to play drums, percussion or rhythmic instruments PIANO ROLL - to write more complex MIDI part in a classic piano roll editorFEATURES GENERATIVE - to continuously generate sequences evolving in time MIDI FX - to host external MIDI FX Audio unit like sequencers, piano rolls and others MIC/INPUT NODE a simple node input audio from your device mic or an external usb interfaces. You can play your guitar or any instrument together with your song and record it using the Audio/Sampler node. BUILTIN AUDIO/RECORDER/SAMPLER Use the Audio Sampler node to import audio files (wav, mp3, mov, mp4, caf or aiff). Audio node is capable of sync the loop to your project tempo using pitch shifting algorithm to stretch the audio without changing its pitch. You can create your own instrument, adding a sample and playing it via the MIDI sequencer nodes. You can also use the Audio node to record the output from any node in your project or from a mic/line (using the MIC node). SONG NODE to link scenes and create a song structure. You can add how many song nodes you like and assign each one to a different section. MIX GROUP NODE to create mixing busses and group nodes. An easy way to apply effects and automation to multiple nodes at the same time. AU3 INSTRUMENTS, FX AND MIDI FX Load your favorite Audio Units to unlock an infinite palette of sounds. SCENES & AUTOMATIONS Save and recall up to 8 main scenes to control your song structure and nodes combination - each node can save its configuration, parameters and notes Automate parameters to add sparkle to your compostions. PROBABILITY - FREQUENCY - RANDOMIZATION AND MORE... Each node has additional controllers to make your performance unique, original and unpredictable. FLEXIBLE MIDI ROUTING & MIDI LEARN Send MIDI and receive it from external hardware, software or apps. Configure soruces and destination for each node and record directly into piano roll. Almost each button, know or slider can be assigned and controlled by your extenal MIDI controllers via a super easy MIDI learn setup AU3 MODULAR SEQUENCER EG Nodes can be loaded in other DAW/Hosts as MIDI FX generator to create MIDI sequences in a fast and easy way MIXER/COMPACT VIEW Adjust nodes level in a compact and optimised view UNIVERSAL Run EG Nodes on iPad or iPhone and share your project with other musicians. ADDITIONAL FEATURES STANDALONE VERSION - 8 recallable scenes to save nodes configurations - History Undo/Redo - Project MIDI scale transposition - Save and recall your favorite nodes - Duplicate and rename nodes - Import and export MIDI into Piano Roll nodes - Individual clip length, speed and steps number - Individual swing for each Sequencer or Rhythm node - AU3 Parameters automation - Multiple MIDI input sources assignable - Record from MIDI input or builtin keyboard into Piano Roll clips - Record AU instruments MIDI Out into Piano Roll clips - Import/Export presets - Record and export your performance - Ableton link sync support - MIDI in & out with midi channel filter for each node - Flexible internal MIDI routing to send MIDI from one node to other ones - MIDI learn to control app with external controllers and MIDI surfaces AU3 MIDI PROCESSOR VERSION - MIDI processor Audio Unit to be hosted into other DAWS - includes all the sequencing features of the standalone app - send MIDI notes out to your host - control AU3 parameters of other AU3 instruments or effects hosted with the app and automate them

Screenshots

SPL2 screens
EG Nodes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EG Nodes at 4.8 against SPL's 2.8. EG Nodes also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 50%) and ratings volume (93 vs 4). SPL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). On ads 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

SPL costs $14.99 and EG Nodes $19.99 up front. EG Nodes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SPL asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EG Nodes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EG Nodes has 93 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SPL's written reviews are positive against 92% of EG Nodes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPL ships an update daily, EG Nodes weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
SPL versus EG Nodes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPLEG Nodes
Price$14.99 — better$19.99
Rating2.8 (4 ratings)4.8 (93 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings493 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDelta Seven Kft.Elliott Garage

Customer experience

SPL

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

EG Nodes

All ratings93 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.8%

Bugs and requests

SPL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

EG Nodes

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Sampler won’t play correctly
  • Sampler features don’t work consistently
  • Scenes getting armed and recordings going into them despite disabling them
  • Crashes with some apps
  • Crashing results in losing work
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  • Accidentally refreshed instead of saving
  • Can’t sequence all AU parameters
  • Chord module seems weird
  • Rhythm module labeling is hard to understand
  • Pads option for iPhone could be better
  • Sustain pedal input issue (resolved)
  • Pan bug (resolved)
  • Teething problems being sorted
  • Some bugs reported (quickly fixed)

Requested features

12 requests
  • Easy way to report bugs without login/account
  • Keep save/refresh options on screen
  • Audio recording or looping module
  • Audio clip module, like a looper
  • 16 steps per page for sequencers
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  • Sequence all AU parameters
  • Follow chord mode to control other nodes
  • Pads option for iPhone in portrait mode
  • Tie notes together/ sustain notes
  • Automate bending notes, lead guitarist style
  • More specific randomization, such as bass pattern generation
  • Multi Track export

In-app purchases

None

SPL

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

EG Nodes

One-time3
  • Small tip$1.99
  • Medium tip$3.99
  • Large tip$14.99

Questions

Is SPL free?
SPL costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EG Nodes free?
EG Nodes costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SPL or EG Nodes?
EG Nodes is rated higher. SPL averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while EG Nodes averages 4.8 from 93 ratings.
Do SPL or EG Nodes have ads?
Neither SPL nor EG Nodes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPL or EG Nodes?
SPL ships an update daily, and EG Nodes weekly. Most recently, SPL was updated on September 30, 2026 and EG Nodes on September 21, 2026.

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