Comparison

NebulizerAU vs DynaSynth

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

Head to head
About

NebulizerAU

This audio effect plugin emulates the sound of an old-school, warbly tape delay. It functions as an AUv3 effect, allowing it to be used on multiple tracks within various audio applications. It delivers a distinct lo-fi sound.

Highlights
  • AUv3 effect plugin
  • Tape delay emulation
  • Lo-fi sound character
  • Stackable on multiple tracks
  • Compatible with GarageBand, AUM
Features
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Old school warbly malfunctioning tape delay Nebulizer comes echoing back from the IAA doldrums. But fear not. Even though it's now an AUv3 effect plugin, ready to stack up on multiple tracks in GarageBand, AUM or your favourite audio application, it's still the wayward lo-fi monstrosity you used to know. And if you didn't know it, isn't it about time you did? Nebulizer is totally free. No ads, no in-app purchases, no subscriptions, no surveillance, no nag screens. If you want premium features, this is not the app for you.

About

DynaSynth

This virtual instrument plugin offers a unique sound synthesis experience with dual analog-flavored oscillators. Its dynamic modulation system allows for complex sonic textures that evolve with the sound itself. It's compatible with AU hosts and can be used standalone with a MIDI device.

Highlights
  • Dynamic shape synthesizer
  • Dual analog-flavored oscillators
  • 8-voice polyphonic
  • Velocity-sensitive MIDI instrument
  • AUv3 compatible
  • Standalone operation
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DynaSynth Dynamic Shape Synthesizer (AUv3) DynaSynth is a virtual instrument plugin that can run standalone, or in any AU compatible host such as Logic Pro or GarageBand. Please note that the standalone version does not include a built-in keyboard - you need to connect a suitable MIDI device to play the synth. Overview DynaSynth is an original design based on variable shaped dual analog-flavoured oscillators for each of its 8 voices, that uses its own output to modulate parameters dynamically. This can produce interesting sonic results that would be very difficult, if not impossible to achieve using traditional fixed LFOs and envelopes. That's because: As the sound changes, so does the modulation amount, which changes the sound, which affects the modulation amount... Dynamic / Modulation & Display At the top of the UI is a realtime display of "dynamics", wave shapes and all the modulation being applied. The (D) dynamics indicator is essentially an envelope follower with variable damping that is used as a modulation source for the oscillator shapes (1/2), vibrato (v) and filter (f) cutoff. MIDI Implementation DynaSynth is an 8 voice polyphonic velocity-sensitive MIDI instrument and is playable over a keyboard range from A0 (21) to C7 (96) on any MIDI channel. DynaSynth also responds to mod wheel, expression (CC#11), sustain (CC#64), channel aftertouch, all notes off (CC#123) and pitch-bend. DynaSynth vs. DynaSinth While they can be confusing, the names are very similar on purpose, representing a shared design theme, i.e. a synth that is dynamic. The DynaSynth design actually came first, and it is based on fairly traditional analog-flavoured oscillators. DynaSinth shares the same dynamics engine but with a modified set of parameters designed to complement the sound of its sine wave oscillators. While I like to think both synths have their own character, and can sound fairly unique, DynaSynth is probably more capable of producing familiar analog synth tones, and DynaSinth lends itself more to keys and pads. Both synths are also good for those who like to experiment with "out there" / "Sci-Fi" type sounds, and DynaSynth is probably better suited for that sort of thing. For more info and support please visit: www.waverley-instruments.com/robjackson

Screenshots

NebulizerAU2 screens
DynaSynth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NebulizerAU at Free against DynaSynth's $2.99. DynaSynth's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On rating, ratings volume, 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

NebulizerAU is free to download; DynaSynth costs $2.99 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 NebulizerAU against 5.0 for DynaSynth. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
NebulizerAU versus DynaSynth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNebulizerAUDynaSynth
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew CaldwellRob Jackson

Customer experience

NebulizerAU

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DynaSynth

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NebulizerAU

No in-app purchases

None

DynaSynth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NebulizerAU free?
NebulizerAU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DynaSynth free?
DynaSynth costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NebulizerAU or DynaSynth?
NebulizerAU and DynaSynth are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do NebulizerAU or DynaSynth have ads?
Neither NebulizerAU nor DynaSynth shows ads.

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