Comparison

SPL vs BLEASS Multiband Compressor

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

BLEASS Multiband Compressor

This audio processing tool offers precise control over music dynamics by separating audio into three frequency bands. It features a dual-stage processor for compression or expansion in each band, along with a flexible sidechain system for creative effects and corrective work. Achieve professional loudness and punch in your mixes.

Highlights
  • Multiband processing (3 bands)
  • Dual-stage dynamics processor per band
  • Compressor and expander modes
  • Flexible sidechain system
  • Soft clipping for saturation
  • Dry/wet balance control
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BLEASS Multiband Compressor is the perfect tool for injecting loudness, power and punch into your mixes, stems and tracks. Whether you are creating music on-the-move on your iPad, producing your masterpiece in the studio, or doing both, BLEASS Multiband Compressor dispenses detailed precision control over your music's dynamics. One of the secret weapons of professional mix and mastering engineers, multiband dynamics processors have various advantages over conventional broadband processors. By separating your audio into three frequency bands, and processing each independently, BLEASS Multiband Compressor ensures that loud passages and transients in one frequency range do not impact on how the other bands behave. This eliminates the "volume pumping" effect often exhibited by broadband compressors, making BLEASS Multiband Compressor the perfect tool for processing drum kits, synths, pianos and – of course – full mixes and stems. The plugin works brilliantly with other sources too, from solo instruments to vocals and spoken voice. Unusually for a multiband processor, each of BLEASS Multiband Compressor's three bands features a dual stage dynamics processor. This consists of an Above stage that senses for and processes signals whose level exceeds the Above threshold, and a Below stage that senses for and processes signals that are quieter than the Below threshold. Additionally, each stage can operate as either a compressor or, by dialing in Ratio values below 1:1, an expander. Altogether this makes for phenomenally versatile control over the volume and loudness of your mixes, stems and parts. Another innovative feature of BLEASS Multiband Compressor is its flexible sidechain system. This allows you to choose which bands will key from the input signal in the normal way, and which will key from a filtered and/or external signal. This is ideal for corrective work such as controlling resonances, sibilances and other unwanted artefacts, but is also a fabulous creative tool, allowing for stylish ducking effects and ultra-deep dynamics control. Rounding things off, the plugin provides comprehensive output level and dry / wet balance control, along with a soft clipping feature that ensures overly-hot signals don't become nasty and harsh, but instead take on a classic valve-like saturation character. BLEASS Multiband Compressor stands out for its great sound, innovative features, versatile dynamics control, and exceptional efficiency. More information on https://www.bleass.com/multibandcompressor

Screenshots

SPL2 screens
BLEASS Multiband Compressor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BLEASS Multiband Compressor at 4.7 against SPL's 2.8. BLEASS Multiband Compressor also leads on price ($7.99 vs $14.99) and ratings volume (13 vs 4). SPL's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). 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

SPL costs $14.99 and BLEASS Multiband Compressor $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BLEASS Multiband Compressor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 13 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of SPL's written reviews are positive against 33% of BLEASS Multiband Compressor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SPL ships an update daily, BLEASS Multiband Compressor every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SPL versus BLEASS Multiband Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSPLBLEASS Multiband Compressor
Price$14.99$7.99 — better
Rating2.8 (4 ratings)4.7 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings413 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDelta Seven Kft.BLEASS

Customer experience

SPL

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

BLEASS Multiband Compressor

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

SPL

No in-app purchases

None

BLEASS Multiband Compressor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SPL free?
SPL costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLEASS Multiband Compressor free?
BLEASS Multiband Compressor costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SPL or BLEASS Multiband Compressor?
BLEASS Multiband Compressor is rated higher. SPL averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while BLEASS Multiband Compressor averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.
Do SPL or BLEASS Multiband Compressor have ads?
Neither SPL nor BLEASS Multiband Compressor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SPL or BLEASS Multiband Compressor?
SPL ships an update daily, and BLEASS Multiband Compressor every 8 months. Most recently, SPL was updated on September 11, 2026 and BLEASS Multiband Compressor on September 30, 2026.

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