Range 120 Guitar Amplifier vs RedNova
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Range 120 Guitar Amplifier
This app emulates a classic British guitar amplifier, offering vintage tone with modern routing and effects. Sculpt your sound with detailed controls, cabinet flexibility, and studio-grade stompbox and post-amp effects. It includes a standalone version for use outside of a DAW.
- Vintage British amp emulation
- Frequency Attenuator Control (F.A.C.)
- Cabinet and Impulse Response (IR) loader
- Pre-amplifier stomp effects (Noise Gate, Compressor, Doubler, Overdrive)
- Post-amplifier effects (EQ, Delay-Reverb, Compressor)
- Standalone version included
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"Delivering vintage British amp character with modern routing, cabinet flexibility, and studio-grade effects." Nembrini Audio Range 120 captures its raw power, bold clean tones, and thick, saturated overdrive that shaped the sound of classic and hard rock. Modeled after the iconic Orange OR120* amplifier from the early '70s. Key Features - F.A.C. (Frequency Attenuator Control): Six-position rotary switch for tone sculpting and midrange voicing - Bass (Hz) and Treble (kHz): Interactive Baxandall tone stack for deep, rich lows and clear, vibrant highs - HF Drive: Adds sparkle and bite to the tone - Gain: Shape preamp distortion and control overall output level - Dual Inputs (High/Low): Offers clean headroom or enhanced saturation depending on selected input - Cabinets & Impulse Loader: Includes 6 carefully selected cabinet emulations and an impulse response (IR) loader to load and blend your favorite third-party IRs. Mic selection, positioning, and mixing options provide studio-level control. - Pre-Amplifier Stomp Effects: Noise Gate, Compressor, Doubler, and 808 Octane overdrive. All effects are draggable and re-orderable for full signal chain customization. - Post-Amplifier Effects: Studio-grade Equalizer, Delay–Reverb, and Studio Compressor. Each effect is draggable for flexible routing and detailed tone sculpting. - Standalone Version: Includes a standalone version of the plugin, allowing you to play and tweak tones without a DAW. STOMP EFFECTS - Noise Gate: Eliminates unwanted noise for a clean signal. - Compressor: Balances dynamics for a smoother tone. - Doubler: Creates a wide stereo image from a mono signal using dynamic panning, pitch detuning, and time offsets. - 808 Octane: Overdrive based on the classic 808 circuit, delivering smooth gain and midrange punch. Includes an optional octave-up switch. CABINETS - Cabinet Emulations: Six carefully selected cabinets, each emulating the sound of classic guitar speaker cabinets. - Microphone Emulations: Four premium microphones, each with selectable positions to capture the best tonal qualities. - Mixer: Volume and pan controls to blend cabinet and microphone sounds for a customized tone. POST EFFECT - Equalizer: Fine-tune your tone with high, mid, and low-frequency controls. - Delay - Reverb: Combines analog-style delay and lush reverb with tone, size, and mix controls for rich ambient textures. - Studio Compressor: Controls dynamics for a polished, consistent sound. Legal Disclaimer: OR120 is a registered trademark of Orange Music Electronic Company Ltd. NA Range 120 was developed by Nembrini Audio SRL based on its modeling techniques. Orange Music Electronic Company Ltd has not endorsed nor sponsored the NA Range 120 in any manner, nor licensed any intellectual property for use in this product.
RedNova
This audio plugin offers intelligent compression and spatial positioning for professional sound design. It adapts to your audio, allowing you to control dynamics and place sounds forward for presence or back for warmth. Transform recordings into spatially positioned compositions with intuitive controls.
- Intelligent adaptive compression
- VCA compressor with analog saturation
- Forward/back spatial positioning
- Visual position orb feedback
- Advanced sidechain control
- AUv3 plugin format
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RedNova: Intelligent Compressor + Spatial Positioning Welcome to a new genre of professional audio plugins. RedNova is the first of the Nova series of plugins by Simon Alexander that combines unique and musical audio effects with intuitive forward/back spatial positioning. Intelligent processing adapts to your audio while giving you complete control over effect dynamics and mix placement. From punchy upfront compression to warm distant textures, discover how one brilliantly designed plugin transforms flat or unruly recordings into professionally processed, spatially positioned compositions! Instantly Transform Your Dynamics & Depth: * Intelligent compression that adapts to your source material automatically * Professional VCA compressor with musical saturation and life-like analog circuitry dynamics * Move sounds forward for clarity and presence or back for warmth and space * Watch the position orb grow larger as sounds move forward, smaller as they recede * Advanced sidechain control over compression AND spatial positioning Made for Everyone: * Producers: Get broadcast and album-quality compression with professional spatial control * Beatmakers: Compress drums while positioning elements in mix depth * Singer-Songwriters: Gentle vocal compression to driving saturation with forward positioning for presence * Podcasters: Broadcast-safe compression with spatial separation for voice and music * Beginners: Set-and-forget intelligent processing with simple visual controls * Experts: Advanced sidechain routing with multi-parameter control Professional Features, Intelligently Simple: Intelligent Compressor: 1. Adaptive Processing - Content-aware compression that automatically adjusts to your source material 2. Safety-First Design - Multi-stage limiting ensures broadcast-safe output 3. Musical Response - Professional VCA style compressor with enhanced musical saturation 4. Thread-Safe Architecture - Lock-free processing prevents audio dropouts in demanding sessions SuperSitter Positioning: 1. Forward - Brings sounds closer with intelligent EQ and transient enhancement 2. Back - Creates warm distance with spatial processing and controlled filtering 3. Center - Complete transparency when positioning isn't needed 4. Visual Feedback - Dynamic orb scaling shows exact spatial position Advanced Sidechain Control: 1. Multi-Target Control - Route sidechain to compression threshold, ratio, AND forward/back position 2. Global or Individual - Control all parameters together or individually 3. Self-Signal Mode - Use the track's own signal for dynamic control (DAW dependent) 4. LED Indicators - Color-coded feedback shows which parameters are under sidechain control Technical Excellence: * AUv3 Plugin Format for all iOS/iPadOS DAWs that utilize them * Real-time intelligent content analysis with adaptive processing * CPU-efficient design allows multiple instances without performance issues * Zero-latency processing with automatic phase alignment * Broadcast-safe output limiting with extended dynamic range * Full parameter automation support with smooth transitions * Touch-optimized interface with floating value displays * 20 professionally crafted presets to get you started on any kind of track RedNova represents a new genre of audio plugins combining unique and intelligent audio effects with easy and intuitive spatial positioning. Download RedNova now and hear professional results in seconds! RedNova's intelligent design makes studio and broadcast-quality compression and spatial positioning accessible to everyone.
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The clearest difference is rating: RedNova at 5.0 against Range 120 Guitar Amplifier's 4.0. Range 120 Guitar Amplifier's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Range 120 Guitar Amplifier costs $9.99 and RedNova $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RedNova holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
Range 120 Guitar Amplifier ships an update every 2 days, RedNova every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Range 120 Guitar Amplifier | RedNova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #190 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nembrini Audio | Simon Alexander |
Customer experience
Range 120 Guitar Amplifier
RedNova
In-app purchases
Range 120 Guitar Amplifier
No in-app purchases
RedNova
No in-app purchases
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