takeamidi vs MegaBass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
MegaBass
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MegaBass goes Titanium. The biggest, deepest MegaBass ever built — a complete drum machine, multitrack recorder, mixer, and arranger in one app. Make the beat, record over it, chop it, mix it, and arrange the whole song without ever leaving your device. Built for producers who go all the way in. QUAD DRUM MACHINE Program your pattern on a tight step sequencer, lock the groove, and build it out up to 64 bars. FULL MULTITRACK RECORDING Lay down up to 8 audio tracks right over your beat. Count-in (1-2-3-4), set your record length in bars, plug in your earbuds, and punch in clean. WAVE EDITOR Chop and trim every take with fine, precise control. Zoom the waveform out wide, drag the in/out handles, and dial it in tight. 8-TRACK MIXER Every audio track plus your drum kit — faders, pan, solo, mute, FX sends, and live LED meters on every channel. SCROLLING TIMELINE Drag your clips onto the bars, stretch the waves to see every detail, and scroll through all 8 tracks at once. TONAL KEYS — MONO / POLY Play melodies and basslines, then flip to MONO so your low end cuts clean with no overlap. ALL-NEW DARK LOOK Redesigned electro interface with the signature MegaBass war-dogs theme. REBUILT ENGINE A faster, smoother audio engine — locked tight, no freezes, no dropouts. Up to 64 bars • Live sequence mode • Song arrangement • One-shot mixdowns. Record. Chop. Mix. Arrange. All in one machine. This is the one.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: takeamidi at $1.99 against MegaBass's $9.99. takeamidi also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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
takeamidi costs $1.99 and MegaBass $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
takeamidi ships an update every 2 weeks, MegaBass every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | takeamidi | MegaBass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexey Nadzharov | John Hamilton |
In-app purchases
takeamidi
No in-app purchases
MegaBass
No in-app purchases









