BLEASS Multiband Compressor vs Bass Hammer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Bass Hammer
This app offers advanced bass tone shaping with adaptive gain sculpting, a six-band graphic EQ, and versatile cabinet simulations. It includes a recording chain emulation and a noise gate, functioning as a standalone app or an audio effect.
- Adaptive Gain Sculpting (AGS)
- Six-band Graphic EQ
- Versatile cabinet simulations
- Recording chain emulation
- Custom noise gate
- Standalone, AUv3, and IAA support
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"Advanced Tone Sculpting Bass Amplifier" The Nembrini Bass Hammer plugin, modeled on the Aguilar Tone Hammer*, is engineered for advanced bass tone shaping, featuring Adaptive Gain Sculpting, comprehensive EQ adjustments, and versatile cabinet simulations. AGS AGS (Adaptive Gain Sculpting) transforms your signal’s EQ curve and gain structure, altering the behavior of the MID parameter. GRAPHIC EQ Six bands centered at 125 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, and 4 kHz, enabling nuanced sculpting across the bass frequency range. Bass Hammer Bass Amplifier includes a complete recording chain emulation and our custom design noise gate circuit. Works as a standalone app, AudioUnit v3 effect, or Inter-App Audio effect Legal Disclaimer: Tone Hammer is a registered trademark of Aguilar Amplification LLC. Bass Hammer was developed by Nembrini Audio SRL based on its own modelling techniques. Aguilar Amplification LLC has not endorsed nor sponsored the Bass Hammer in any manner, nor licensed any intellectual property for use in this product.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bass Hammer at 100% against BLEASS Multiband Compressor's 33%. Bass Hammer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). BLEASS Multiband Compressor's advantage is price ($7.99 vs $9.99) and ratings volume (13 vs 4). 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
BLEASS Multiband Compressor costs $7.99 and Bass Hammer $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bass Hammer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of BLEASS Multiband Compressor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bass Hammer's.
| Parameter | BLEASS Multiband Compressor | Bass Hammer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BLEASS | Nembrini Audio |
Customer experience
BLEASS Multiband Compressor
Bass Hammer
In-app purchases
BLEASS Multiband Compressor
No in-app purchases
Bass Hammer
No in-app purchases
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