Range 120 Guitar Amplifier vs MIDIPlex
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.
MIDIPlex
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MotionMIDI transforms your iPhone into a powerful motion-based MIDI controller. Use the built-in motion sensors to control MIDI notes and continuous controller (CC) data through expressive gestures. Connect wirelessly via Bluetooth MIDI or use compatible CoreMIDI connections to perform with your favorite music apps and hardware. Features: • Motion-controlled MIDI performance • Bluetooth MIDI support • MIDI Note Mode • MIDI CC Mode • Real-time gesture control • Adjustable sensitivity and calibration • Presets optimized for popular music apps • Low-latency performance • Clean, performance-focused interface Whether you're creating expressive synthesizer performances, controlling effects, or experimenting with new ways to interact with music, MotionMIDI offers a simple and intuitive way to make movement part of your performance. Compatible with CoreMIDI-enabled apps and hardware that support MIDI input.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MIDIPlex at $4.99 against Range 120 Guitar Amplifier's $19.99. MIDIPlex also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months). Range 120 Guitar Amplifier's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 18.5). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Range 120 Guitar Amplifier costs $19.99 and MIDIPlex $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Range 120 Guitar Amplifier ships an update every 7 months, MIDIPlex every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Range 120 Guitar Amplifier | MIDIPlex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nembrini Audio | BRADLEY WAYNE MYERS |
In-app purchases
Range 120 Guitar Amplifier
No in-app purchases
MIDIPlex
No in-app purchases
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