Heavier Metal vs A1 Multitrack Record
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Heavier Metal
This music plugin emulates a classic 1990s distortion pedal with advanced digital modeling. It offers full parametric control, capturing the original circuit's behavior for a wide range of guitar tones. Optimized for low CPU usage and low latency, it's compatible with various AUv3 hosts.
- Parametric NAM distortion model
- Recreates original pedal behavior
- Mid-forward gain, tight low-end
- AUv3 plugin for Mac/iOS
- Native Apple Silicon support
- Ultra-low CPU, near-zero latency
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Heavier Metal is a modern distortion plugin based on one of the most aggressive pedals of the 1990s. Built using Artera DSP’s Parametric NAM engine, it delivers not just the sound — but the full behavior of the original circuit. Every knob. Every nuance. Captured with precision. This isn’t a snapshot. Heavier Metal is fully parametric — meaning all front-panel controls respond just like the original analog pedal. From razor-sharp riffs to soaring leads, it gives you the full expressive range of the original hardware, with the flexibility of a native plugin. Key Features – Fully parametric NAM model — not a static capture – Recreates the full tone-shaping behavior of the original HM-style pedal – Mid-forward gain structure with massive sustain and tight low-end – AUv3 plugin for macOS and iOS – Native support for Apple Silicon (M1/M2) – Ultra-low CPU usage and near-zero latency Compatibility Heavier Metal runs in any AUv3-compatible host such as Logic Pro (Mac/iPad), GarageBand (Mac/iOS), AUM, Cubasis, and more. Available exclusively on the App Store.
A1 Multitrack Record
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USB Multitrack Recorder App. Connect any USB Class Compliant Devices for up to 16-Channels of Audio Recording. Including Yamaha RUIO, Yamaha DM7/DM3, Dante AVIO and other USB Audio Interfaces. - Turn on Audio Engine - Auto initializes Channel Count for Connected USB Device - Arm and Rename Channels in Ch Menu - Tap each Channel to Arm and Name Individual Channels - Press Rec and Enter Recording Name. Start Recording. (MAKE SURE PROPER CHANNELS ARE ARMED) - Record at 48K 32-Bit Float. (Records into internal memory that persists after app close - After stopping record, files are available to export files in the Recordings Menu (Up to 64 Slots). Files are available in Recordings Menu until deleted or purged. - To Share, Export Selected Recording Files and choose destination from Apple Share Card. Files will be Zipped and Exported to chosen destination. - Import files into DAW or NLE for editing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: A1 Multitrack Record at $9.99 against Heavier Metal's $12.99. A1 Multitrack Record also leads on chart position (#174 vs unranked). Heavier Metal's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On 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
Heavier Metal costs $12.99 and A1 Multitrack Record $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Heavier Metal | A1 Multitrack Record |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | $9.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | — | #174 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reinarc LLC | Jeremy Horn |
In-app purchases
Heavier Metal
No in-app purchases
A1 Multitrack Record
No in-app purchases
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