Comparison

sqsl Mantra vs Diosynth Live

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

Head to head
About

sqsl Mantra

This experimental MIDI sequencer generates musical patterns with multiple tracks, scales, and transformation options. It allows for deep customization of triggers, pitch, and rhythm, with features for pattern evolution and saving to MIDI files.

Highlights
  • 3-track MIDI sequencing
  • Heptatonic scales quantizer
  • Scale morphing
  • Pattern evolution
  • MIDI file export
  • Velocity modulation via LFO
  • Preset saving
Features
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Experimental MIDI sequencer/pattern generator designed for iPhones. // FEATURES - 3 tracks (A, B, C) - Triggers for each track (3 × 8 triggers) - Pitch values shared across tracks (row of 8 values) - Heptatonic scales quantizer (5 scale patterns × 7 modes × 12 roots) - Scale morphing using Triadic transformations - Degree mask per track (exclusion of specific degrees from the scale) - Degree shift (degree transposition) per track - Gate length per track - Track length control for Track A and Track B (with optional reset synced to Track C) - Track C Pause control (Track C will wait 0-8 steps before looping back to start) - Clock divider per track - Random step jump per track (probability) - Clock acceleration linked to B Track's playhead position - Swing and BPM clock control - Velocity and MIDI channel (1–3) per track - Velocity can be modulated by LFO (per track) with Rate and Amount control - Pattern evolution synced to Track C loop - Evolution has selectable groups of processes/transformations - Variations generator based on current pattern and evolution settings (16 x 4 variations) - Optional automatic capture of output to .MID files (synchronized to Play button) // EVOLUTION When evolution is triggered (Track C loop), it will randomly select one of the enabled transformation groups and apply one of the transformations contained in that group. Transformation groups can also be "locked-in" so they happen each time when evolution is triggered. List of available groups and transformations within them: PITCH - The order of pitch values is reversed - Two pitch values are swapped TRIGS - Two trigger states are swapped (within a single track) - Trigger patterns of two tracks are swapped - The trigger pattern of a single track is reversed SHIFT - The degree is shifted randomly on a single track MORPH - One of the 3 triads defining currently selected scale is rotated (replaced MODE transformation from previous version) PAUSE - Empty steps are added at the end of track C (0-8) FLIP - The pitch values of single track are inverted - The pitch values of all tracks are inverted STEPS - The track length of A or B track is randomized MASK - The degree mask is shifted horizontally by one step (left or right) BPM - BPM is halved or doubled - BPM is inverted (120 BPM taken as the axis) - BPM jumps to a random value READ 1ST - First variation on current variation page is loaded (this transformation is excluded from variation generation). ACCELERATE - Acceleration parameters is randomized (speed up of clock depending on Track B playhead position) RANDOM POSITION A - Random step parameter of Track A is randomized // PRESETS There are 5 × 24 available slots for user presets. BPM and scale settings can be ignored when loading a preset. Evolution variations (64) are saved within presets. // SAVING TO MIDI FILES Output can be automatically saved to a .MID type. File will be located at the “On My iPhone/sqsl Mantra” folder and named using the current date and time. Takes start when PLAY is activated and end/save when PLAY is deactivated. File saving can be enabled (“AUTO SAVE” setting on the MIDI page) even after playback has started, since note events are always automatically captured in memory. Important notes: - Mantra does not make any sounds on its own, it generates MIDI messages (notes). - Mantra is standalone application and it can not be loaded as AUv3 in other apps/hosts. For more information visit: https://www.seqsual.com

About

Diosynth Live

Features
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Diosynth Live™ is the mobile companion app for ASM Diosynth®, designed for quick access during performance, rehearsal, and everyday use. Connect your Diosynth to a compatible iPhone using USB or Bluetooth MIDI, then quickly recall favorite patches and adjust important Setup and MIDI settings without needing a computer. Diosynth Live is organized into three main sections: Favorites, Setup, and MIDI. FAVORITES Keep your favorite sounds close at hand. • Quickly recall favorite patches in Perform mode • Manage and reorder favorites in Edit mode • Keep your Favorites synchronized with your Diosynth SETUP View and adjust Diosynth system and performance settings directly from your iPhone. Setup provides access to settings including pitch, key delay, breath and bite response, assignable buttons, pressure pads, gyroscope, joystick, vibrato, fingering, clock, audio levels, Master FX, and other instrument settings. MIDI View and adjust Diosynth MIDI settings, including Local Control, MIDI channel selection, Program Change settings, joystick and button assignments, and other MIDI-related options. CONNECTIVITY Diosynth Live supports: • USB connection • Bluetooth MIDI • Demo Mode for exploring the app without a connected Diosynth DIOSYNTH LIVE™ AND DIOSYNTH MANAGER™ Diosynth Live is designed for quick patch recall and convenient access to instrument settings while playing. Full patch browsing and editing, bank management, and firmware updates are handled using the Diosynth Manager™ desktop application. Diosynth Live requires an ASM Diosynth for full functionality.

Screenshots

sqsl Mantra4 screens
Diosynth Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Diosynth Live at Free against sqsl Mantra's $14.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Diosynth Live is free to download; sqsl Mantra costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
sqsl Mantra versus Diosynth Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametersqsl MantraDiosynth Live
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichal MacuraAshunSoundMachines

In-app purchases

None

sqsl Mantra

No in-app purchases

None

Diosynth Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is sqsl Mantra free?
sqsl Mantra costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Diosynth Live free?
Diosynth Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do sqsl Mantra or Diosynth Live have ads?
Neither sqsl Mantra nor Diosynth Live shows ads.

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