Comparison

KQ Tixie vs Disco Sampler+

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

Head to head
About

KQ Tixie

This app is a 4-operator FM synthesizer for iOS devices, recreating the iconic sounds of 1980s hardware. It offers a modern interface with MPE support and AUv3 compatibility, allowing for deep sound editing and layering up to eight sounds.

Highlights
  • 4-operator FM synthesis recreation
  • MPE and AUv3 support
  • Import SysEx data
  • Thousands of patches included
  • Layer up to 8 sounds
  • Real-time performance controls
  • Built-in effects
Features
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KQ Tixie is a 4-operator FM synthesizer for iPhone and iPad that faithfully recreates the sound and behavior of classic FM instruments from the 1980s. Experience the iconic character of vintage FM synthesis with a modern touch interface, MPE support, and AUv3 compatibility. FM synthesis generates sound mathematically rather than playing back recorded samples. 4-operator FM is not simply a smaller version of 6-operator FM. With fewer operators, sound design becomes more immediate and intuitive, making it easier to reach the sound you want without unnecessary complexity. Despite its streamlined architecture, 4-operator FM is capable of producing powerful basses, sparkling bells, rich electric pianos, cutting leads, and many of the iconic sounds that defined an era. KQ Tixie faithfully recreates the character and workflow that make 4-operator FM unique. It's not about having fewer operators—it's about a more refined design. 4-operator FM is another evolution of FM synthesis. Features - Faithful recreation of classic 4-operator FM synthesizers from the 1980s - Import SysEx data from supported hardware synthesizers and reproduce their sounds accurately - Includes thousands of patches - User-friendly sound editor designed for efficient patch creation and editing - Layer up to 8 sounds simultaneously - Supports MPE (Pitch-bend, Aftertouch, and MIDI CC#74) - Real-time performance controls for expressive sound shaping - Built-in effects inspired by the Yamaha V50 and Korg DS-8 - AUv3 Instrument support - iCloud support - Patches edited in KQ Tixie can be transferred to compatible DX-series synthesizers (excluding the DX7 and DX9), earlier EOS-series synthesizers, FB-01, Reface DX, and SEQTRAK. * - Users can download a VST3 Wrapper for supported Macs. *The Reface DX and SEQTRAK engines cannot reproduce the operator waveforms or feedback behavior. Choose KQ Tixie if you want: - The sound of Yamaha DX100, TX81Z, V50, FB-01. - 4-operator FM synthesis with all eight operator waveforms. - Built-in effects inspired by the Yamaha V50 and Korg DS-8. - Compatibility with SysEx data from supported hardware synthesizers. Compatible synthesizers include - Yamaha FB-01 - Yamaha DX21 / DX27 / DX100 / DX11 / V50 / TX81Z / WT11 - Yamaha EOS YS200 / YS100 / B200 / DS55 / TQ5 - Korg DS-8 / 707 Names of hardware synthesizers and manufacturers mentioned in this description are trademarks of their respective owners. The developer of this app is independent of those companies. This app and its accompanying description include AI-generated text.

About

Disco Sampler+

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Disco Sampler+は、36種類のサウンドを自由に鳴らして楽しめる、シンプルで直感的なサンプラーアプリです。 4つのバンク(A/B/C/D)に各9種類、合計36種類のサウンドを収録。パッドをタップするだけで、効果音やボイス、スクラッチなどを瞬時に再生できます。 センターディスプレイはキャラクター表示と波形表示を切り替えることができ、波形表示ではサンプルの再生位置をリアルタイムに確認できます。さらにピッチベンドコントロールを使えば、レコードの回転速度を変えるようにサウンドのピッチと再生速度をリアルタイムにコントロールできます。 各パッドは音量を0〜200%まで個別に設定でき、HapticsのON/OFFにも対応。パッドの点灯時間やサンプル名表示なども好みに合わせてカスタマイズできます。 音楽を再生しながらDisco Sampler+のサウンドを重ねて鳴らすことも可能。DJプレイや音楽鑑賞、パフォーマンスなど、さまざまな場面で手軽にサンプラーを楽しめます。 【主な機能】 ・4バンク × 9パッド、合計36種類のサウンド ・キャラクター/波形表示の切り替え ・リアルタイムの再生位置表示 ・±12半音のピッチベンド ・パッドごとの音量調整(0〜200%) ・パッドごとのHaptics設定 ・サンプル名表示 ・パッド点灯時間の設定 ・音楽再生中のミックス再生に対応

Screenshots

KQ Tixie3 screens
Disco Sampler+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Disco Sampler+ at Free against KQ Tixie's $8.99. KQ Tixie's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 27.0). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Disco Sampler+ is free to download; KQ Tixie costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KQ Tixie ships an update every 3 days, Disco Sampler+ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
KQ Tixie versus Disco Sampler+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKQ TixieDisco Sampler+
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyouta KiraShinichiro Noguchi

In-app purchases

None

KQ Tixie

No in-app purchases

None

Disco Sampler+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KQ Tixie free?
KQ Tixie costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Disco Sampler+ free?
Disco Sampler+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KQ Tixie or Disco Sampler+ have ads?
Neither KQ Tixie nor Disco Sampler+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KQ Tixie or Disco Sampler+?
KQ Tixie ships an update every 3 days, and Disco Sampler+ every 2 days. Most recently, KQ Tixie was updated on October 30, 2026 and Disco Sampler+ on October 31, 2026.

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