Comparison

GSDSP Quantum Filter vs Spectrum AUv3 FFT Visualizer

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

Spectrum AUv3 FFT Visualizer

Features
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Turn sound into stunning visuals with Spectrum, an AUv3-compatible real-time spectrum analyzer for audio signals. Effortlessly monitor 29 specific frequencies from 10 Hz to 20 kHz with precision, powered by Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) data. Spectrum’s sleek graphics feature vertical markers, filled paths, and a smooth gradient background for an immersive visual experience. Enjoy accurate frequency placement with logarithmic scaling, and interact seamlessly using touch to highlight specific frequencies. Designed for performance, it dynamically adjusts to real-time data, transforms decibels, and ensures smooth, optimized rendering for flawless updates.

Screenshots

GSDSP Quantum Filter3 screens
Spectrum AUv3 FFT Visualizer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Spectrum AUv3 FFT Visualizer at $0.99 against GSDSP Quantum Filter's $14.99. GSDSP Quantum Filter's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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 Spectrum AUv3 FFT Visualizer $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GSDSP Quantum Filter ships an update every 5 weeks, Spectrum AUv3 FFT Visualizer every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GSDSP Quantum Filter versus Spectrum AUv3 FFT Visualizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGSDSP Quantum FilterSpectrum AUv3 FFT Visualizer
Price$14.99$0.99 — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGustav ScholdaDiscoDSP LLC

In-app purchases

None

GSDSP Quantum Filter

No in-app purchases

None

Spectrum AUv3 FFT Visualizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GSDSP Quantum Filter free?
GSDSP Quantum Filter costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spectrum AUv3 FFT Visualizer free?
Spectrum AUv3 FFT Visualizer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do GSDSP Quantum Filter or Spectrum AUv3 FFT Visualizer have ads?
Neither GSDSP Quantum Filter nor Spectrum AUv3 FFT Visualizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GSDSP Quantum Filter or Spectrum AUv3 FFT Visualizer?
GSDSP Quantum Filter ships an update every 5 weeks, and Spectrum AUv3 FFT Visualizer every 12 months. Most recently, GSDSP Quantum Filter was updated on September 22, 2026 and Spectrum AUv3 FFT Visualizer on October 1, 2026.

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