Comparison

MPC Progression Builder vs Super J8 Synth + AUv3

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

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About

MPC Progression Builder

Create and export musical chord progressions for your music production workflow. Features include keyboard, scale-based, and circle of fifths modes for building and refining harmonic ideas. Export directly to MPC devices or as standard MIDI files for use in any DAW.

Highlights
  • Virtual keyboard for direct chord input
  • Build progressions with up to 16 chords
  • Scale-based chord suggestions
  • Circle of Fifths progression builder
  • MPC-ready .progression file export
  • Standard MIDI file export
  • Instant playback and auditioning
Features
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Progression Builder for MPC is a powerful yet intuitive tool for producers who want to build rich, musical chord progressions and send them straight into their workflow. Designed with AKAI MPC users in mind, it also exports to standard MIDI files, making it equally useful for DAW producers, composers, and beatmakers alike. Build your progressions your way: - Keyboard Mode: Tap out chords directly on the built-in virtual keyboard and hear them instantly. - Progression Builder: Arrange up to 16 chords into full progressions you can audition, refine, and export. - Scale-Based Mode: Explore chords that naturally fit your chosen scale — perfect for clean harmonic flow. - Circle of Fifths Mode: Craft progressions using classic relationships that sound balanced and musical. Every chord pad can be customized, rearranged, or saved for later — giving you a flexible sketchpad for harmonic ideas. Whether you’re working on a soulful lo-fi loop, a jazz-inspired sequence, or a cinematic score, Progression Builder for MPC helps you find the right chords fast. Export your ideas with ease: - MPC-Ready Export: Generate .progression files compatible with MPC Live, X, One, and Force. - MIDI Export: Drop your chords into any DAW, sampler, or synth. - Instant Playback: Audition and tweak voicings, inversions, and timing before you export. - Clean, efficient, and tuned for real production environments, Progression Builder for MPC bridges the gap between music theory and creative flow — helping you stay in the zone.

About

Super J8 Synth + AUv3

This app offers a powerful analog synthesizer emulation, inspired by a legendary vintage instrument. It provides a vast array of sounds, from lush pads to deep basses, with advanced DSP and numerous modulation options. Explore over 700 presets and use it standalone or as an AUv3 plugin.

Highlights
  • Analog emulation sound engine
  • 700+ presets
  • True poly unison
  • Oscillator sync
  • Classic step sequencer
  • Dual arpeggiators
  • AUv3 plugin support
Features
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SUPER J8 (Inspired by Jupiter-8*) Next Level Analog Emulation SUPER J8 delivers lush pads, deep basses, classic keys, and vibrant leads that feel truly alive. Inspired by a LEGENDARY analog synthesizer, SUPER J8 was trained by ethical machine learning and uses advanced DSP. No Generative AI! NO SAMPLES. PURE SYNTH POWER! NEW FEATURES: Oscillator Sync, Cross-Modulation, 2x Oversampling, True Per-Voice Poly Unison, PWM, Analog Voice Modeling, Analog Panning, and Single-Note Polyphony for epic pads and drones that never stop. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING: “I studied a lot of Jupiter-8s. I know how a Jupiter-8 sounds. This is it!” – App/VST Maker “Man I’m already sold after just 1 sound… That’s definitely the Jupiter sound.” – Audio Production (YouTube) “WOW! I'm at 5 minutes in and more than Blown Away” – Jay Zen DEVICE REQUIREMENTS: iPad: 2016 iPad Pro (A9X) or newer (Does not work on iPad Air 2) iPhone: 2018 iPhone XS (A12) or newer (Works on iPhone SE 2020) INSTANT INSPIRATION Explore 700+ hand made presets, a classic step sequencer, dual arpeggiators, analog-style filters, tape delay, reverb, chorus, 3 LFOs, and real-time FX control. Your creativity will never hit a wall "FANTASTIC!" – The GarageBand Guide “I like SUPER J8’s presets BETTER than both the Arturia Jup-8 and Cherry Audio Mercury-8” – Editor, All Things VST “SUPER J8 is a fun, easy-to-use app that everyone should own” – Field Tone Audio WATCH VIDEOS TO HEAR IT IN ACTION: audiokitpro.com/superj8 FEATURES • NEW Sound Engine with advanced DSP • 700+ presets included (more to come) • True Poly Unison with Unison Start Sync • J8-style Cross-Mod plus frequency tracker • 64 voices! Like a Jupiter-64?! Play 8 notes with 8-voice unison • 2x oversampling for more analog-style lows and highs • Awesome Oscillator Sync • PWM engine modeled after vintage hardware behavior • Per-Voice Analog Panning • Single Note Polyphony for notes & unison stacks! • FX: Glorious Reverb based on Sean Costello’s code (Valhalla* Plug-ins), Analog Tape Delay, Crush, and more. • 3 LFOs with 60+ destinations; modulate almost anything (even other LFOs) • MIDI keyboard support plus MIDI Learn • Classic ARP & Vintage-style Step Sequencer • ENV-1 Polarity & 2 ADSR envelopes, just like classic hardware • Juno* style type I & II Chorus • Dual assignable Touch pads for real-time performance control • Jupiter-inspired filter with deep growl WORKS AS A PLUG-IN Use SUPER J8 as an AUv3 instrument in Logic for iPad, GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, and more. WORKS BY ITSELF • Built-in Record button: capture your synth and FX, then export a WAV file • Control it with a MIDI Keyboard, MIDI Learn to map your controls to the app No other apps required. If you’ve never played a next-generation analog synth emulation, get ready to be inspired! LEARN MORE audiokitpro.com/superj8 * LEGAL NOTICES SUPER J8 is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roland Corporation. “Jupiter-8”, "Juno", and any other referenced trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification and reference only. SUPER J8 is not an official emulation of any specific instrument. It is an original creation inspired by classic synthesizers, created to celebrate music creation and education. SUPER J8 is not affiliated or endorsed by Valhalla Plugins. We thank Sean Costello for his amazing and generous contributions to open-source code, making this app's beautiful Reverb possible.

Screenshots

MPC Progression Builder3 screens
Super J8 Synth + AUv34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MPC Progression Builder at $2.99 against Super J8 Synth + AUv3's $14.99. MPC Progression Builder also leads on chart position (#192 vs unranked). Super J8 Synth + AUv3's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.4 vs 16.0). On rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MPC Progression Builder costs $2.99 and Super J8 Synth + AUv3 $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MPC Progression Builder against 5.0 for Super J8 Synth + AUv3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super J8 Synth + AUv3 has 81 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
MPC Progression Builder versus Super J8 Synth + AUv3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMPC Progression BuilderSuper J8 Synth + AUv3
Price$2.99 — better$14.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (81 ratings)
Positive reviews—95.9% of reviews
Number of ratings281 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#192 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid JonesAudioKit Pro

Customer experience

MPC Progression Builder

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Super J8 Synth + AUv3

All ratings81 ratings
Positive98.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.0%

In-app purchases

None

MPC Progression Builder

No in-app purchases

None

Super J8 Synth + AUv3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MPC Progression Builder free?
MPC Progression Builder costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Super J8 Synth + AUv3 free?
Super J8 Synth + AUv3 costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MPC Progression Builder or Super J8 Synth + AUv3?
MPC Progression Builder and Super J8 Synth + AUv3 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 81 ratings respectively.
Do MPC Progression Builder or Super J8 Synth + AUv3 have ads?
Neither MPC Progression Builder nor Super J8 Synth + AUv3 shows ads.

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