Comparison

RedNova vs SetClass

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Intelligent adaptive compression
  • VCA compressor with analog saturation
  • Forward/back spatial positioning
  • Visual position orb feedback
  • Advanced sidechain control
  • AUv3 plugin format
Features
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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.

About

SetClass

Features
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SetClass is an interactive tool for exploring Pitch Class Set Theory — the analytical framework behind atonal and post-tonal music, from Schoenberg and Webern to contemporary composers. BUILD & HEAR Tap notes on the chromatic wheel to construct any chord, scale, or pitch collection. Hear it instantly with a jazz piano soundfont or built-in synthesizer. EXPLORE THE THEORY • Normal form, prime form, and Forte number for every set • Interval vector analysis • Transpositional and inversional symmetry • Z-relation detection TRANSFORM Apply serial operations: transposition (T0–T11), inversion, retrograde, retrograde inversion, and multiplication (M5, M7, M11). Watch the geometry change in real time. COMPOSE & SEQUENCE • Sequencer: build rhythmic patterns with serial transformations, arpeggios, swing, gate, and glide • Melody Generator: create melodic lines with contour control (free, rising, falling, arch) • Morph: blend smoothly between two sets with optional portamento • Export to MIDI or MusicXML FIND & GENERATE • Set Finder: enter any melody or chord and identify the pitch class set inside • Generator: produce sets by cardinality, symmetry (mirror, symmetric), and density LEARN Built-in theory reference covering pitch classes, normal form, prime form, interval vectors, Forte numbers, transposition, inversion, retrograde, symmetry, Z-relation, set class, morphing, and serial technique — with musical examples from Debussy, Schoenberg, Bartók, Webern, Berg, Stravinsky, and Messiaen. Available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Chinese.

Screenshots

RedNova3 screens
SetClass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SetClass at $4.99 against RedNova's $9.99. RedNova's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

RedNova costs $9.99 and SetClass $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RedNova ships an update every 4 weeks, SetClass every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
RedNova versus SetClass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRedNovaSetClass
Price$9.99$4.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon AlexanderMartin Adler

In-app purchases

None

RedNova

No in-app purchases

None

SetClass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RedNova free?
RedNova costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SetClass free?
SetClass costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do RedNova or SetClass have ads?
Neither RedNova nor SetClass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RedNova or SetClass?
RedNova ships an update every 4 weeks, and SetClass every 3 months. Most recently, RedNova was updated on September 17, 2026 and SetClass on October 3, 2026.

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