Comparison

GSDSP Quantum Filter vs takeamidi

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

Head to head
About

GSDSP Quantum Filter

This audio effect plugin offers analog-modeled filters with flexible routing and dynamic modulation for creative sound design. It provides extensive control over tone shaping and complex filtering with various filter types and configurations.

Highlights
  • Analog-modelled filters
  • 11 filter modes
  • Series and parallel routing
  • Dynamic modulation support
  • Stereo and dual mono modes
  • MIDI control integration
Features
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Analog warmth meets flexible routing and dynamic modulation in a filter workstation built for creative sound design. Analog-Modelled Filters Quantum Filter uses resonant, analog-modelled filter designs that behave smoothly and musically across the entire spectrum. With no cramping, stepping, or digital artefacts, the filters remain stable even under rapid modulation. At high resonance settings they can reach self-oscillation, similar to classic hardware circuits. Filter Types & Routing Choose from 11 filter modes, including Lowpass, Highpass, Bandpass, Notch, Shelving options, Bell, and Ladder Lowpass in 1–4 pole configurations. Combine filters in series (up to three stages) or parallel (up to two), resulting in over 2,000 possible routing combinations for detailed tone shaping and complex layered filtering. Built for Modulation Designed to handle fast, artefact-free modulation, Quantum Filter responds cleanly even under rapid parameter changes. Its stability makes it suitable for dynamic environments, rhythmic modulation, or complex movement across multiple filter stages. Stereo and Dual Mono Switch between stereo and dual mono modes to shape the stereo image. In dual mono mode, left and right channels can move independently, enabling asymmetric movement, wider imaging, or separate modulation paths for each side. MIDI Control Quantum Filter integrates ADSR & AR modulators that respond directly to MIDI, allowing envelope-driven filter motion that behaves like a synthesizer’s filter section. This integration adds expressive control for rhythmic gating, animated sweeps, and dynamic shaping based on your playing or sequencing. Quantum Filter is an AUv3 audio effect plugin compatible with Logic Pro, AUM, Cubasis, GarageBand and many more. A Desktop version is also available for Windows and macOS (VST3 / AU / AAX). More information here: https://gs-dsp.com/products

About

takeamidi

This tool allows you to monitor, filter, and record MIDI input. It captures recent MIDI data into a buffer, which can then be exported as a MIDI file. You can also use it to filter various MIDI message types.

Highlights
  • MIDI monitoring
  • MIDI filtering
  • Live MIDI sampling
  • Buffer recording (10s, 1m, 10m)
  • MIDI file export
  • Channel, System Common, Realtime, System Exclusive message support
  • Standalone and AUv3 support
Features
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“takeamidi” is a MIDI monitoring tool / MIDI filter / live sampler that allows you to quickly grab recent data as a MIDI file The application’s MIDI buffer contains recent 10 seconds / 1 minute / 10 minutes of MIDI input; The recording can be paused and cleared with appropriate buttons You can export the contents of the buffer by dragging a “file” icon in the lower left corner of the app window. Log window shows data of the selected time range You can use this app as a MIDI filter. It supports Channel, System Common, Realtime and System Exclusive messages to be displayed and / or filtered. Standalone and AUv3

Screenshots

GSDSP Quantum Filter3 screens
takeamidi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GSDSP Quantum Filter at 100% against takeamidi's 20%. GSDSP Quantum Filter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). takeamidi's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $14.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). 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

GSDSP Quantum Filter costs $14.99 and takeamidi $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GSDSP Quantum Filter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of GSDSP Quantum Filter's written reviews are positive against 20% of takeamidi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GSDSP Quantum Filter ships an update every 5 weeks, takeamidi every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GSDSP Quantum Filter versus takeamidi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGSDSP Quantum Filtertakeamidi
Price$14.99$1.99 — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.4 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings311 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGustav ScholdaAlexey Nadzharov

Customer experience

GSDSP Quantum Filter

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

takeamidi

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

GSDSP Quantum Filter

No in-app purchases

None

takeamidi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GSDSP Quantum Filter free?
GSDSP Quantum Filter costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is takeamidi free?
takeamidi costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GSDSP Quantum Filter or takeamidi?
GSDSP Quantum Filter is rated higher. GSDSP Quantum Filter averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while takeamidi averages 4.4 from 11 ratings.
Do GSDSP Quantum Filter or takeamidi have ads?
Neither GSDSP Quantum Filter nor takeamidi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GSDSP Quantum Filter or takeamidi?
GSDSP Quantum Filter ships an update every 5 weeks, and takeamidi every 2 weeks. Most recently, GSDSP Quantum Filter was updated on September 22, 2026 and takeamidi on September 9, 2026.

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