Comparison

JAX SPECTRO Series vs Waveform Camera

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

Head to head
About

JAX SPECTRO Series

This application provides real-time spectral analysis of audio streams, dividing them into 128 chromatically mapped frequency bands across the MIDI note range. It visualizes these bands in a musical semitone scale, offering detailed frequency analysis for music production and study.

Highlights
  • Real-time spectral analysis
  • 128 frequency bands
  • Chromatically mapped bands
  • Musical semitone scale visualization
  • MIDI note range coverage
  • Universal build for Apple devices
Features
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Note: AudioUnits (AUv3) require a supporting host application to perform. JAX SPECTRO SERIES AudioUnits (AUv3) are special spectral processors, which divide the audio stream in 128 frequency bands. These bands are chromatically mapped and visualized consequently in the scale of musical semitones across the entire MIDI notes range. These tools are useful for frequency analysis in a musical context. This build is truly 'universal', meaning, unit is available for: - MacOS (Apple Silicon) - iOS (iPhone) - iPadOS (iPads) - visionOS (Apple Vision Pro) Please note, that the MacOS Catalyst (Intel) versions may be sold separately, as the AppStore does not allow to bundle none-silicon apps.

About

Waveform Camera

Transform images of waveforms into lo-fi audio files. Capture new waveforms or import existing images, then precisely process them into mono or stereo .wav files for use in music projects or DAWs. Experiment with unique sound design possibilities.

Highlights
  • Capture new waveforms with camera
  • Import images from photo library
  • Resizable cropping tool
  • Mono or stereo audio processing
  • Precise sample/second output control
  • Interactive playback with loop handles
  • Export as .wav files
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Waveform Camera turns any image of a waveform—whether it's a photo, a screenshot, or a hand-drawn sketch—into a lo-fi audio file for use in any application that can playback or manipulate 44.1kHz / 48kHz audio wav files. CAPTURE & CROP Instantly capture new waveforms using your camera. Import any image directly from your photo library or files app. Use the resizable cropping tool to isolate the exact waveform you want to process. You can re-crop then re-process at any time. Finger paint a waveform in either mono or stereo. PROCESS THE IMAGE Process your image as a mono or stereo audio file. Define the output length down to the exact sample (from 64 to 220,500 samples - or work in seconds, from to 0.001 to 5 seconds). Our two advanced processing engines normalizes the audio and uses interpolation to render a distinctly low fidelity sound from waveform images (and any other image you want to throw at it!). PLAY, PITCH, & EXPORT Your new sound appears on an interactive playback screen with a visual waveform. Drag the start and end handles to select the perfect loop region. Hear your changes in real-time with dynamic loop playback that updates as you move the handles. Detect the pitch (and re-detect from the selected region), fine tune the pitch, or re-pitch to a chosen note and octave with either spectral resampling (maintains the original audio length) or varispeed to re-pitch by changing the length of the audio. Export your final loop or the entire sound as a .wav file, ready to be dropped into any DAW or music project. Add the audio to the chain list, build a chain then export as a single file with cue markers, or equally spaced audio with padding to a fixed value. Export the chain list as a Koala project file (up-to 64 sounds per project) and continue with the samples directly in the Koala app. Perfect for sound designers, electronic musicians, and audio hobbyists. Waveform Camera is the perfect tool for: - Re-synthesizing single-cycle waveforms from your favorite synths. - Turning a drawing of a filter sweep into a real audio effect. - Discovering new sounds in the world around you. Capture, crop, process, and play. A quirky new sound design tool is here to experiment with.

Screenshots

JAX SPECTRO Series4 screens
Waveform Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Waveform Camera at 5.0 against JAX SPECTRO Series's 3.0. Waveform Camera also leads on price ($1.99 vs $5.99). JAX SPECTRO Series's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.5). On ratings volume, 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

JAX SPECTRO Series costs $5.99 and Waveform Camera $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Waveform Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
JAX SPECTRO Series versus Waveform Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJAX SPECTRO SeriesWaveform Camera
Price$5.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Every 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJens GuellBrian Barnett

Customer experience

JAX SPECTRO Series

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Waveform Camera

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

In-app purchases

None

JAX SPECTRO Series

No in-app purchases

None

Waveform Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JAX SPECTRO Series free?
JAX SPECTRO Series costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Waveform Camera free?
Waveform Camera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JAX SPECTRO Series or Waveform Camera?
Waveform Camera is rated higher. JAX SPECTRO Series averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Waveform Camera averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do JAX SPECTRO Series or Waveform Camera have ads?
Neither JAX SPECTRO Series nor Waveform Camera shows ads.

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