Comparison

SGA Eclipse vs shortReverse

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

Head to head
About

SGA Eclipse

This app offers authentic analog amplifier sounds for digital audio workstations. It simulates six different analog circuits, including vacuum tubes and transistors, to provide a range of saturation and distortion effects. It can be used as a standalone effect or in conjunction with other plugins to create full amp simulations.

Highlights
  • Authentic analog sound simulation
  • Six distinct analog circuits
  • Vacuum tube and transistor emulation
  • Variable bias and feedback controls
  • Automatic 4x oversampling
  • AUv3 effect plugin
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Eclipse brings the authentic sound of six analog push-pull circuits to your DAW. Each circuit derives its unique sonic character from a different active element: - 6L6 beam tetrode – Power tube commonly found in US audio power amplifiers in class AB push-pull configuration. - EL34 pentode – Power tube found, operating in class AB push-pull configuration, in audio power amplifiers and many European guitar amplifiers. - EL84 pentode – Power tube found in many European audio equipment, gainer than the usual pentode, operated in push-pull class AB configuration for maximum power output. - pair of complementary N- and P- MOS transistors found in CD4007 - 2N5457 and BF244B JFET transistors in mu-amplifier/SRPP/totem pole amplifier configuration found in some boutique guitar gear, including Shattered Glass Audio. To achieve the most authentic analog sound, each circuit is simulated in real time using Shattered Glass Audio’s state-of-the-art circuit simulator. Eclipse can be used to deliver anything from subtle saturation to ripping distortion, as well as in a tandem with a preamp simulation plug-in, such as our own Phoenix 2, and a speaker cabinet emulation plug-in to create a full amp. Key features: - Authentic analog sound through real-time high-performance circuit simulation. - Three vacuum tube push-pull configurations (fronted by a long-tailed phase splitter using 12AX7 triodes) featuring 6L6, EL34, and EL84 power tubes. - A complementary N- and P- MOS transistors in push-pull configuration. - Two mu-amplifiers featuring JFET transistors 2N5457 and BF244B. - Variable bias and feedback for each circuit for different saturation “flavors”. - AGC and parallel processing. - Automatic 4x oversampling. Eclipse is primarily an AUv3 effect. To use Eclipse as a plug-in, you will need an AUv3 compatible host such as Garageband, AUM, etc. Eclipse application is there to provide a user manual and a chance to use Eclipse with the microphone input. You can try Eclipse on a macOS or Windows based, machine by downloading the demo version of the plug-in (VST3, AUv2, AAX) from our website https://www.shatteredglassaudio.com and running it in a DAW of your choice. Sonically speaking there are no differences between the iOS and macOS/Windows versions of Eclipse.

About

shortReverse

This music app allows real-time audio signal reversal as an AUv3 plugin effect. It's designed for DJs and music producers to manipulate sound on compatible devices.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio reversal
  • AUv3 plugin effect
  • DJ tool functionality
  • Stereo output support
  • Works with AUv3 hosts
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Concept: The app is a kind of DJ tools and works as AUv3 plugin effect. Usage: The user can reverse an incoming audio signal in real-time while pushing the button. Note: Button automation in DAW is not supported. System Requirements: stereo output: just plug headphone/mic or audio interface. AUv3 host

Screenshots

SGA Eclipse2 screens
shortReverse1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: shortReverse at $1.99 against SGA Eclipse's $24.99. shortReverse also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.8). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

SGA Eclipse costs $24.99 and shortReverse $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SGA Eclipse against 5.0 for shortReverse. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SGA Eclipse versus shortReverse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSGA EclipseshortReverse
Price$24.99$1.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.812.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShattered Glass AudioSatoshi Kajii

Customer experience

SGA Eclipse

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

shortReverse

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SGA Eclipse

No in-app purchases

None

shortReverse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SGA Eclipse free?
SGA Eclipse costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is shortReverse free?
shortReverse costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SGA Eclipse or shortReverse?
SGA Eclipse and shortReverse are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do SGA Eclipse or shortReverse have ads?
Neither SGA Eclipse nor shortReverse shows ads.

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