Comparison

Amen Break Generator (Revived) vs NERD Synth A2x + AUv3

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

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About

Amen Break Generator (Revived)

This app generates infinite variations of the iconic Amen drum break. Remix loops in real-time with manual triggers, a built-in looper, and various DSP effects. It also supports Audio Unit v3 and allows for live WAV recording.

Highlights
  • Infinite Amen break variations
  • Real-time remixing with manual triggers
  • Built-in looper for seamless looping
  • Audio Unit v3 support
  • Live WAV recording
  • 4 DSP effects
  • Custom loop import
Features
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Amen break - coming from the late 60's is one of the most famous drum loops sampled and remixed in hundreds of jungle, drum'n'bass and hiphop records. This six-second clip spawned several entire subcultures and gained massive fame among DJ's, producers and music fans. We bring you the Amen Break Generator - a vintage-looking loop player designed for a real-time generating of infinite combinations of this famous break! You can remix the loop with your fingers, use looper and nonstop beat randomising algorithm and add various DSP effects. FEATURES: • Audio Unit v3 Support: Includes MIDI capabilities such as transport messages, slice triggering and loop selection using MIDI notes and running multiple instances • 16 Manual Trigger Buttons: Tempo-synced triggering of breaks for dynamic and creative control. • Live Remixing Effects: Instantly apply effects like Freeze, Step Randomization, Auto-Retrigger, and more to remix breaks in real-time. • Free-Play Mode: Manually trigger beat slices even when playback is stopped. • Built-in Looper: A powerful tool that repeats the last 16 steps of the played sequence, enabling seamless looping and overdubbing for effortless creativity. • Vintage-Inspired Graphics: Bitmaps in steam-punk style that enhance your experience. • 4 DSP Effects: Includes Ring Modulator, Stereo Hi-Pass Filter, Flanger, and Degrader for diverse sound manipulation. • Live WAV Recording: Capture your performance in high-quality WAV format, accessible directly in the iPhone’s Files app. • Custom Loop Import: Load up to 8 custom loops in WAV format. • 7 additional classic drum loops included for even more creative fun!

About

NERD Synth A2x + AUv3

This virtual analog synthesizer offers a powerful and intuitive sound design experience, inspired by classic hardware. Explore over 40 classic waveforms, a versatile arpeggiator, step sequencer, and lush effects to craft unique electronic music.

Highlights
  • Virtual Analog Synthesizer
  • 40+ Classic Waveforms
  • Arpeggiator
  • Step Sequencer
  • Lush Effects Suite
  • Four-voice Unison
  • AUv3 Plugin Support
Features
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Inspired by the classic sounds of the Nord Lead A1** This is not a Rompler. This is a SYNTH.  "I’m impressed. The sounds are FAT, the effects are LUSH, and the interface is a JOY to use."  – Audio News Room "This is not a clone, this is BEYOND the hardware, it's a completely new, fantastic beast" – Jade Starr, How to App "An excellent release...app captures the soul of the Nord Lead A1 Synthesizer"  – Synth Anatomy "An iOS-based homage to a virtual analogue classic!" – Music Radar / Keyboard Magazine Not imitation, it's Innovation! https://audiokitpro.com/redsynth With Nerd Synth, you’ll have access to all 40+ of the classic lead A1 waveforms! Plus, we gave it some RAW MODERN POWER. FULLY LOADED w/ 550+ presets by Analog Matthew, Electronisounds, DMT Cymatics, Moby Pixel, Red Sky Lullaby, and more NOTE: This is a synth, and contains no hardware preset samples. All presets are completely original. One low price includes Lifetime License and all Features Easy to use. Easy to get great tone! NERD SYNTH A2X: • 64-voice, Retro VA-Synth • Include all 40+ of the Nord A1 waveforms • Arpeggiator! Classic Hardware-style Arp, with extra features • Vintage-style Step Sequencer that can be routed to specific layers • A proper filter envelope ADSR! • NEW: 2x Oversampled Oscillators • 3 LFOs. Fun Routings. LFOs can modify other LFOs • Microtonality, World Scales and Western Scales! • TouchPads! 2 fun assignable pads, -= Create NORD-style SUPER SAWS =- ++ Four-voice Unison with the tap of a button ++ 3 different algorithms: Regular, HYPER, and BEAST! "Astoundingly great sounding and intuitive synth app!" – The GarageBand Guide Modeled sound: It's like a time-capsule. Imagine if there were iPads in 2003? Complete with that "cold" VA sound that ruled the dance floors and stages ADDITIONAL FEATURES: • FX: Glorious Reverb, Analog Tape Delay, Distortion, Flanger, Chorus, Crush, and more. • On board "Record" button, no external hardware required • Works with a MIDI Keyboard EXCLUSIVE TO THIS APP: • "SUPER FM" wild pitch drop controls! Modeled after digital VA-Synths, complete with vintage digital aliasing for old-school vibe! • Crazy aggressive RING MODULATION distortion – It's like robots talking, or fighting? You decide! COOL: • iPad version has "stacked" views for maximum onscreen control! Tap the current Nav Button at the top to change the bottom view • This is a Premium App: No iAP, No Ads, No subscriptions! Use as a plug-in in DAWs like GarageBand & Logic for iPad, Cubasis, AUM, and more! NOTE: This is not a hardware clone, it's a completely new synth. If you're looking for a ROMpler like the "Stage" series, this app may not be for you. This is a SYNTH, not a rompler. All the presets here are new and original. Giving you fresh new sounds that are completely tweak-able This is not a 1:1 clone and will not load hardware presets. Please note that this app's sound is closer to the A1, which is a different sound from the NL1/NL2X. ** This app has no affiliation or endorsement by Clavia DMI AB. This app is not a clone of any their synths, including the Nord Lead and Nord Lead A1. While we were inspired by their wonderful and iconic work, this app is not trying to copy those synths. We created something completely new. It's a synth for synth nerds :) LEGAL STUFF: All product names and images, trademarks and artists names are the property of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with the creators of this app, including AudioKit, AudioKit Pro, LLC, and the other contributors. Any use of these names and images does not imply any cooperation or endorsement by Clavia Digital Musical Instruments. Nord Lead, Nord Lead 2X, Nord, and Nord Lead A1 are Clavia trademarks and properties. We appreciate their amazing work in creating such classic and inspiring instruments.

Screenshots

Amen Break Generator (Revived)2 screens
NERD Synth A2x + AUv34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 at 4.9 against Amen Break Generator (Revived)'s 4.6. NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 120) and iOS requirement (14.4 vs 16.6). Amen Break Generator (Revived)'s advantage is chart position (#77 vs unranked) and price ($3.99 vs $5.99). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Amen Break Generator (Revived) costs $3.99 and NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 has 1.4K ratings behind it against 120, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Amen Break Generator (Revived)'s written reviews are positive against 89% of NERD Synth A2x + AUv3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amen Break Generator (Revived) ships an update weekly, NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Amen Break Generator (Revived) versus NERD Synth A2x + AUv3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmen Break Generator (Revived)NERD Synth A2x + AUv3
Price$3.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.6 (120 ratings)4.9 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews89.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1201.4K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#77 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.614.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB242 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandra WienclawskaAudioKit Pro

Customer experience

Amen Break Generator (Revived)

All ratings119 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews128 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral8.6%
Negative10.2%

NERD Synth A2x + AUv3

All ratings1,342 ratings
Positive99.1%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews163 reviews
Positive89.0%
Neutral7.4%
Negative3.7%

User reviews

Amen Break Generator (Revived)

From 120 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and easy to use
  • 🎉 Nostalgic and engaging
  • 🔥 Excellent sound quality
  • 💯 Worth the money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Recording issues
  • 🔒 Compatibility problems
  • 🔇 Audio not working
  • 🔍 Small button sizes

NERD Synth A2x + AUv3

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Outstanding synth
  • 👍 Very nice and rich sounding
  • 🎨 Great presets and sound design
  • 🔧 Easy to use and intuitive
  • 💻 Works well in AUv3 environments

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't show up in Logic
  • 🔧 Needs to be more Mac-compatible
  • 🔧 Changing presets can be sluggish
  • 🔧 Missing aftertouch/expression support

Bugs and requests

Amen Break Generator (Revived)

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes or crashes
  • Recordings not saving properly
  • Preset sounds disappearing

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add MIDI support
  • Implement Ableton Link
  • Allow importing custom samples
  • Add more effects and parameters
  • Provide time signature options
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  • Implement a pause/unpause feature

NERD Synth A2x + AUv3

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Doesn't fit properly in Logic Pro for iPad
  • Keyboard keys get stuck when using a controller

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Improved Logic Pro integration
  • Ability to change color scheme

In-app purchases

None

Amen Break Generator (Revived)

No in-app purchases

None

NERD Synth A2x + AUv3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Amen Break Generator (Revived) free?
Amen Break Generator (Revived) costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 free?
NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Amen Break Generator (Revived) or NERD Synth A2x + AUv3?
NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 is rated higher. Amen Break Generator (Revived) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 averages 4.9 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Amen Break Generator (Revived) or NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 have ads?
Neither Amen Break Generator (Revived) nor NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Amen Break Generator (Revived) or NERD Synth A2x + AUv3?
Amen Break Generator (Revived) ships an update weekly, and NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 fortnightly. Most recently, Amen Break Generator (Revived) was updated on October 30, 2026 and NERD Synth A2x + AUv3 on October 30, 2026.

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