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DimChorus vs Scale Explorer

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

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About

DimChorus

This audio effect plugin creates a stereo chorus "dimension" effect, inspired by classic 80s hardware. It offers three modes for varying intensity and an EQ to shape the chorused sound, enhancing dry or one-dimensional audio.

Highlights
  • Stereo chorus "dimension" effect
  • Inspired by vintage circuits
  • Three intensity modes
  • Adjustable EQ for chorused sound
  • AUv3 compatible plugin
  • Standalone operation
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Dimensional Chorus Plugin (AUv3) DimChorus is an audio effect plugin that can run standalone, or in any AU compatible host application such as Logic or GarageBand. Overview DimChorus is a stereo chorus "dimension" effect inspired by the simple button operated circuits found in a famous guitar pedal and a legendary analog synth from the 80's. While not intended to be an exact replica or emulation of either of these, DimChorus uses similar processing under the hood and embraces the vibe and simplicity of a bygone era! The chorus effect is achieved by modulating the time of a delayed version of the dry signal, and then mixing the two. Typically, these delay times are very short, between 5 and 20ms. The "dimension" effect is slightly different, in that it uses two stereo chorus effects in parallel, with different modulation rates and depths, which makes the periodic nature of the effect less obvious, and is often referred to as being three-dimensional! Simply add DimChorus to any sound that you feel is a little dry or one-dimensional, then set the Mode and EQ to taste. Parameters Active - Toggles the effect On or Off. Mode - Select one of the three modes, from subtle (I) to pronounced (III), or somewhere in between (II). EQ - Applies a high or low pass filter to the chorussed sound only, making the overall effect darker or brighter. In the Normal position, the EQ is "flat". If you are interested in other flavours of the chorus effect, please check out the OkChorale, LcrChorus and Wobulator plugins. For more info and support please visit: www.waverley-instruments.com/robjackson

About

Scale Explorer

Features
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Description Scale Explorer is a visual, interactive music theory tool for musicians, students, and curious ears. Pick any root note, choose from nine scale families, and instantly see the notes laid out on a piano keyboard or guitar fretboard, with real instrument sound. Nine scale families. 58 scales. From the seven diatonic modes to pentatonic, blues, bebop, symmetric, and exotic scales from around the world. Every scale is one tap away. • Diatonic — Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, Locrian • Harmonic minor modes — including Phrygian dominant and Super Locrian • Melodic minor modes — including Lydian augmented and the Altered scale • Double harmonic modes — Hungarian minor, Oriental, and more • Harmonic major modes • Pentatonic — major, minor, Hirajoshi, In sen, Iwato, Yo, Kumoi, Pelog • Blues & Bebop — minor blues, major blues, bebop dominant, major, and minor • Symmetric — whole tone, diminished, and augmented • Exotic — Persian, Neapolitan, Romanian minor, Enigmatic, and more Hear every note. Play the full scale ascending, strum the tonic chord, or tap individual notes. All with real piano and guitar samples. Watch the notes light up as each one plays. Color-coded by role. Root, third, and fifth degrees are highlighted in distinct colors so you can immediately see the chord tones inside any scale. Piano and guitar views. Switch between a piano keyboard and a six-string guitar fretboard to see where scale notes sit on your instrument of choice. Proper music theory spelling. Notes are spelled diatonically. C harmonic minor shows Eb and Ab, not D# and G#. Accidentals up to double-sharp and double-flat are handled correctly. Available in English, Norwegian, and Italian. All preferences are saved automatically so Scale Explorer picks up exactly where you left off.

Screenshots

DimChorus2 screens
Scale Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DimChorus at none against Scale Explorer's 1. DimChorus also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.5). On price and ads 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

Both are free to download. Scale Explorer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DimChorus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DimChorus versus Scale Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDimChorusScale Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRob JacksonJohannes Langoy

In-app purchases

None

DimChorus

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Scale Explorer

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$3.99

Questions

Is DimChorus free?
DimChorus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scale Explorer free?
Scale Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DimChorus or Scale Explorer have ads?
Neither DimChorus nor Scale Explorer shows ads.

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