PulseRipper vs Lowfi Dojo Automaton AUv3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PulseRipper
Enhance your audio tracks with rhythmic movement and analog warmth. This tool offers professional-grade processing for producers, sound designers, and performers to add depth, character, and dynamic effects to their music.
- Rhythmic modulation system
- Dynamic wave shaping
- Tube-style distortion
- Intelligent mix-ready processing
- Advanced sidechain control
- Real-time parameter feedback
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PulseRipper: Give Your Mix a Pulse and Feel It Come Alive! Transform your tracks with PulseRipper - where rhythmic movement meets analog warmth, now with the complete SuperSitter positioning engine built in. From subtle enhancement to powerful sound design, discover how easy it is to breathe new life into any sound! Professional-grade processing with an artist-friendly design. Instantly Transform Your Sound: * Turn static pads into hypnotic landscapes * Add genuine tube-style warmth to digital sounds * Create dynamic, grooving percussion * Design bass that pulses with your track * Build captivating tension and release * Give guitars that perfect analog attitude Made for Everyone: * Producers: Add movement that catches ears * Sound Designers: Explore new sonic territories * Live Performers: Shape sounds in real-time * Beginners: Get pro results from day one * Experts: Discover endless creative depths Professional Features Made Musical: * The Pulse Engine - Our unique modulation system splits your signal into clean and processed paths, blending them with intelligent crossfading. Create anything from subtle movement to dramatic rhythmic effects - always musical, always in perfect sync with your track. * Dynamic Wave Shaping - Shape your sound with our revolutionary wave morphing system. Seamlessly blend between triangle, square, and sine waves. Lock to tempo or run free - from gentle sweeps to wild rhythmic patterns, it's all at your fingertips. * The Rip Engine - Experience realistic tube character with our multi-stage distortion. Powered by dynamic bias modulation, it delivers everything from light harmonic enhancement to full analog-style saturation. Push it as hard as you want - it always stays musical. * SuperSitter Positioning - Now powered by our complete SuperSitter engine, the intelligent "Sit" control and adaptive output stage deliver professional results every time. Shape the perfect frequency balance, push sounds forward for presence and punch, or pull them back for space and depth - everything sits flawlessly in your mix. * Advanced Sidechain Control - Let your music drive the effects. Trigger pulses with drums, modulate distortion with bass, or create movement that follows your vocals. Complex effects become surprisingly simple. * ValueView parameter display delivers instant feedback that floats above your finger, ensuring precise control without losing sight of your adjustments, even on the smallest screens. Technical Excellence: * AUv3 Plugin Format works in your favorite DAWs (Logic Pro, GarageBand, LoopyPro, Cubasis 3, and other iOS/iPadOS DAWs that support AUv3) * Support for automation of any parameter * Global Preset Manager with factory and user presets that can be accessed by any DAW on your device * Precision crossfading with phase alignment * Professional +/-12dB output with automatic gain compensation to maintain headroom * Built-in anti-aliasing and limiting * Dual-shelf EQ processing for perfect mix placement * Zero-latency real-time processing Transform Your Sound Today: Whether you're adding subtle movement or pushing creative boundaries, PulseRipper adapts to your style. Get started in seconds, then discover new possibilities as you explore. Give Your Mix a Pulse, and Feel It Come Alive!
Lowfi Dojo Automaton AUv3
This creative MIDI automation plugin simplifies complex MIDI recording and parameter control with an intuitive, visual circular interface. It allows for real-time recording and playback of notes and CC messages, with features like quantization, octave shifting, and MPE support.
- Intuitive circular visualization
- Real-time MIDI recording and playback
- Comprehensive MIDI CC automation
- MPE support
- Adjustable loop length and playback speed
- Note quantization options
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LowFi Dojo Automaton is a creative MIDI automation AUv3 plugin that brings the fun back to MIDI recording and automation. Born from the need to simplify MIDI automation, it transforms the often complex tasks of MIDI recording and parameter control into an engaging, visual experience. Originally designed for AUM on iOS to provide essential MIDI recording capabilities, it also works seamlessly with Logic Pro on macOS and AudioBus 3 on iOS. **Note: This is an AUv3 MIDI effect plugin and does not function as a standalone app. While primarily developed for AUM and tested with Logic Pro, it also works great in Audiobus3 and Loopy Pro** Why Automaton? Traditional MIDI recording and automation can be intimidating with complex interfaces and technical barriers. Automaton takes a different approach, focusing on making both MIDI note recording and parameter automation accessible and enjoyable through an intuitive circular interface that lets you see your music and movements as you create them. Perfect for AUM users who need a straightforward yet powerful MIDI recording and automation solution. Key Features - Intuitive circular visualization with color-coded notes and automation paths - Real-time MIDI recording and playback for both notes and CC messages - Comprehensive MIDI CC automation recording and smooth playback - Support for standard MIDI CCs, high-resolution CCs, and channel mode messages - Visualize automation movements with dynamic particle effects - Record and playback parameter changes from supported synthesizers - Adjustable loop length and playback speed - Note quantization options (1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32) - Octave shifting (-4 to +4 octaves) - MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) support - Smooth automation transitions - HOLD mode for sustained notes Getting Started in AUM Load the plugin: Tap the '+' button in AUM Select "MIDI Effect" Choose "LowFi Dojo Automaton" Set up MIDI routing: Connect your MIDI keyboard/controller to the plugin's input Connect the plugin's output to your synth/instrument Basic recording: Press Play in AUM (recording requires transport to be active) Press the "RECORD" button to start recording Play your MIDI keyboard/controller and move synth parameters Watch as notes and automation paths appear in the circular display Press "RECORD" again to stop Your recorded sequence will automatically loop Fine-tuning: Adjust "LOOP LENGTH" to change the sequence duration Use "SPEED" to control playback tempo Toggle "QUANTIZE" to snap notes to the grid Use "OCTAVE" to shift notes up or down Toggle "HOLD" to switch between sustained notes (ON) and short triggers (OFF) Adjust "SMOOTH" to control automation transition smoothness Automation Recording When used with compatible synthesizers and instruments, Automaton can record and play back various types of MIDI control data: Parameter movements (filter cutoff, resonance, etc.) Expression controls Modulation Aftertouch Pitch bend Any MIDI CC supported by your instrument Logic Pro Usage When using LowFi Dojo Automaton in Logic Pro: Insert as a MIDI effect plugin in your track's signal chain Ensure the transport is running for recording functionality All features work identically to iOS operation Compatible with Logic's Smart Controls automation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lowfi Dojo Automaton AUv3 at 5.0 against PulseRipper's 4.1. Lowfi Dojo Automaton AUv3 also leads on price ($5.99 vs $9.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). PulseRipper's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14). 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
PulseRipper costs $9.99 and Lowfi Dojo Automaton AUv3 $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lowfi Dojo Automaton AUv3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.
PulseRipper ships an update every 3 weeks, Lowfi Dojo Automaton AUv3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PulseRipper | Lowfi Dojo Automaton AUv3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $5.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simon Alexander | Juan Maguid |
Customer experience
PulseRipper
Lowfi Dojo Automaton AUv3
In-app purchases
PulseRipper
No in-app purchases
Lowfi Dojo Automaton AUv3
No in-app purchases
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