MS50G Editor vs FET Acoustic Compressor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MS50G Editor
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MS50G Editor is the only dedicated patch editor for the original ZOOM MS-50G MultiStomp guitar effects pedal. ZOOM discontinued their official editor for the original MS-50G long ago. MS50G Editor fills that gap — giving you full control over your pedal's patches right from your iPhone. FEATURES • Patch Editor Edit all effect parameters visually with an intuitive interface. Fine-tune your tone without squinting at the tiny pedal screen. • Backup & Restore Back up all 50 patches at once. Restore your entire setup or individual patches anytime. Never lose your custom sounds again. • Real-Time MIDI Transfer Send edited patches to your MS-50G and receive current settings via USB-MIDI SysEx communication. What you see is what you hear. • Effect Library Browse the complete MS-50G effect catalog. View detailed parameter information for every effect. • Custom Presets Save your favorite patch configurations as custom presets. Build and organize your personal tone library. REQUIREMENTS • ZOOM MS-50G with firmware v3.10 • USB-MIDI interface + Camera Connection Kit (Lightning or USB-C) • iOS 16.0 or later IMPORTANT NOTES • This app is NOT affiliated with ZOOM Corporation. • The ZOOM MS-50G+ is not supported (use ZOOM's official app instead). • A powered Camera Connection Kit adapter or separate power supply for the MS-50G is recommended. USB bus power from iOS alone is not guaranteed. • Effect type swapping within patches is not currently supported. PRICING Free download with a 1-week trial of all features. After the trial, a one-time purchase unlocks the patch transfer feature. Editing, browsing, and backup remain free.
FET Acoustic Compressor
This app emulates the warm, musical character of classic FET compressors for acoustic instruments and more. It offers intuitive controls for punch, presence, and glue, with a special "All-In" mode for aggressive sounds. Designed for mobile studios and live performance.
- Classic FET compression emulation
- Voiced for acoustic guitar, versatile for other instruments
- Intuitive controls: IN, ATTACK, RELEASE, RATIO, OUT, DRY, SC HPF
- Special "All-In" mode for aggressive sounds
- AUv3 plugin support for popular DAWs
- Low latency for live performance
- Factory presets included
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FET Acoustic Compressor brings the warm, musical character of classic FET compression — voiced in the tradition of the Cali76 by Origin Effects and the vintage 1176 circuit it's based on — to your iPhone and iPad. Dialed in for acoustic guitar, but equally at home on electric guitar, bass, vocals, keys, or any source that benefits from that signature FET feel. Whether you're tracking at home, mixing in a DAW, or running signal live through Loopy Pro or AUM, FET Acoustic Compressor gives your sound the punch, presence, and glue it needs. Voiced for feel The compression curve, soft knee, and gentle FET saturation are tuned for the transients and dynamics of acoustic strings — but that voicing translates beautifully to any instrument that needs a compressor with character. It sits, it glues, it breathes. Full control, intuitive layout - IN — Drive the input and push into compression - ATTACK / RELEASE — Fast enough to catch a pick attack; slow enough to let the body bloom - RATIO — 2:1 to 20:1 for everything from gentle leveling to heavy squash - OUT — Trim your output level - DRY — Blend in parallel compression for the best of both worlds - SC HPF — High-pass the sidechain so low-end doesn't trick the detector - Gain Reduction Meter — See exactly what's happening in real time All-In mode Tap the RATIO label to activate All-In — the infamous "all buttons simultaneously" trick from vintage 1176-style compressors. Ratio jumps to 100:1, the knee tightens, and asymmetric FET saturation adds the gritty, pumping character that's made this mode a go-to for aggressive sounds. A secret weapon hiding in plain sight. Factory presets to get you started - Compressed Fingerstyle - Dynamic Fingerstyle - Pop Strumming Built for the mobile studio and stage - AUv3 plugin — use in GarageBand, AUM, Loopy Pro, Cubasis, and any AUv3 host - Low latency — optimized for live performance and real-time processing - 4x oversampled processing for clean, artifact-free compression - Designed for iPhone and iPad *Cali76 is a trademark of Origin Effects Ltd. 1176 and UREI are trademarks of their respective owners. GarageBand is a trademark of Apple Inc. AUM is a product of Kymatica AB. Loopy Pro is a product of A Tasty Pixel. FET Acoustic Compressor is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of the above companies.*
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MS50G Editor at Free against FET Acoustic Compressor's $5.99. MS50G Editor also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). FET Acoustic Compressor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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MS50G Editor is free to download; FET Acoustic Compressor costs $5.99 up front. MS50G Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FET Acoustic Compressor asks for nothing beyond the download.
MS50G Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, FET Acoustic Compressor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MS50G Editor | FET Acoustic Compressor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nobuhito Muto | Shelbybark LLC |
In-app purchases
MS50G Editor
- Premium Plan$4.99
FET Acoustic Compressor
No in-app purchases
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