FakeTake vs Song Builder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FakeTake
This audio effect plugin creates the illusion of an overdubbed track using a combination of short delay, stereo processing, and modulation. It's designed to enhance instruments like guitar and vocals by adding depth and width to your mix.
- Automatic Double Tracker effect
- Adjustable delay time
- Modulation with drift control
- Variable stereo width
- Standalone and AUv3 host compatibility
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FakeTake Double Tracker Plugin (AUv3) FakeTake is an audio effect plugin that can run standalone, or in any AU compatible host application such as Logic or GarageBand. Overview FakeTake is a tribute to the old "automatic double tracker" studio trick. The idea is that ADT creates the illusion of the same part, overdubbed again (a "fake take") which can work great with many instruments, especially guitar and vocals. There are various approaches for achieving this effect, but most use a short delay, a bit of stereo processing and possibly some modulation applied to the delay. FakeTake uses all three! Parameters Active - Toggles the effect On or Off. Delay - Sets the base delay time of the "fake take". Low settings can be thought of as "tighter", and higher values, "looser", going up to almost a slap-back echo effect. Drift - Varies the amount of delay time modulation. This is applied to the original and processed signal. At zero, no modulation is applied to the dry signal. Spread - Varies the stereo width of the ADT effect. At maximum, the original and delayed signals are panned hard-left and hard-right respectively. At zero, both are dead-centre. Spread can also be used to create space in a mix. For example, apply spread to a guitar track to leave room for vocals in the middle. If the name sounds familiar, FakeTake is an improved and simplified version of the FAKE TAKE ADT module developed for Voltage Modular by Waverley Instruments. Please do take a look at my other AudioUnits on the App Store if you can spare the time. Supporting paid apps allows me to release free ones as a little thankyou from time to time. For more info and support please visit: www.waverley-instruments.com/robjackson
Song Builder
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SongBuilder is a focused writing space designed specifically for songwriters. Stop using generic notes apps to write structured songs. SongBuilder gives you a clean, purpose-built framework with dedicated sections for: • Verse 1 • Verse 2 • Verse 3 • Chorus • Bridge Write freely with no character limits. Build complete songs or capture fragments of inspiration in seconds. Key Features • Structured song framework (Verse / Chorus / Bridge) • Unlimited songs • No character limits • Favourites (star your best ideas) • Tags & moods (e.g. R&B, Afrobeat, Sad, Upbeat) • Search functionality • Sort by Created, Updated, Title or Favourites • Clean, distraction-free design • iPhone-optimised experience Whether you’re drafting lyrics, refining hooks, or organising a catalogue of ideas, SongBuilder helps you move from inspiration to finished song with clarity and structure. Simple. Focused. Built for songwriters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: FakeTake at 4 against Song Builder's 1. FakeTake also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | FakeTake | Song Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rob Jackson | Julian Cambridge |
In-app purchases
FakeTake
No in-app purchases
Song Builder
No in-app purchases









