Comparison

SL950 vs LP

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

Head to head
About

SL950

Features
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SL950 is a Sample Librarian for the AKAI S900 and S950 samplers. The application doesn't make any sound by itself and is designed to communicate with the hardware. The application needs a MIDI connection to the hardware to make changes. Please refer to the included manual to learn more. - Edit programs - Upload samples - Generate new programs by chopping samples Drum Machine Funk is not affiliated with AKAI and is an independent developer of innovative apps for your favorite samplers and synthesizers.

About

LP

Recreate the iconic sound of an early 2000s phrase sampler with this audio plugin. It offers 9 meticulously reverse-engineered effects, including a prized vinyl simulation, for authentic lo-fi hip-hop and beatmaking warmth.

Highlights
  • Iconic vinyl simulation
  • 9 replicated effects
  • Modern stereo enhancements
  • ML-assisted sonic matching
  • Retro hardware-inspired interface
Features
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Capture the gritty, coveted sound of the iconic early-2000s "303" phrase sampler right inside Logic, GarageBand, or your favorite Audio Unit host — or standalone on your iOS device. LP-33 Sim is a deeply researched audio unit plugin featuring 9 painstakingly reverse-engineered effects, headlined by the prized Vinyl Simulation processor. Countless hours of A/B testing, spectral analysis, and machine-learning-assisted matching went into replicating the exact sonic character of Vinyl Sim and the other choice effects. From the aggressive, pumping compression that practically defines lo-fi hip-hop, to the warm wow-and-flutter and authentic dust and crackle, LP-33 Sim delivers the true gold standard of beatmaking. LP-33 Sim takes several of the original effects further by adding full stereo widening for modern production workflows. Wrapped in a beautifully nostalgic interface that harks back to the golden era of hardware samplers, it brings the authentic warmth, quirk, and crunch that defined a generation — even if you've never touched the original hardware. Key Features: • The Ultimate Vinyl Sim: A painstakingly faithful replication of the hardware's legendary ducking compression, pitch flutter, crackling, and lo-fi grit. • 9 Meticulously Replicated Effects: Vinyl Sim, Flanger, Chorus, Lo-Fi, Isolator, Pitch, FilterDrive, and Radio (303 AM and a unique FM circuit with broadcast-like compression and widening) • Modern Stereo Enhancements: Classic mono effects expanded for wide, modern stereo fields • ML-Assisted Precision: Exacting sonic matching built through rigorous spectral analysis and A/B listening tests. • Retro Interface: An intuitive, hardware-inspired UI that feels instantly familiar. Brought to you by Avi Bortnick — a longtime user of the 303 phrase sampler with the John Scofield band.

Screenshots

SL9502 screens
LP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LP at $7.99 against SL950's $24.99. SL950's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, 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

SL950 costs $24.99 and LP $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SL950 ships an update every 4 days, LP every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SL950 versus LP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSL950LP
Price$24.99$7.99 — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDelta Seven Kft.Avi Bortnick

In-app purchases

None

SL950

No in-app purchases

None

LP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SL950 free?
SL950 costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LP free?
LP costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SL950 or LP have ads?
Neither SL950 nor LP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SL950 or LP?
SL950 ships an update every 4 days, and LP every 3 days. Most recently, SL950 was updated on October 31, 2026 and LP on November 9, 2026.

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