Comparison

GrainHeads vs PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録

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

Head to head
About

GrainHeads

Transform any sound into unique textures and evolving sonic landscapes. This granular synthesizer offers deep control over individual sound grains, complex modulation, and a powerful step sequencer for experimental music creation.

Highlights
  • Multi-source granular engine
  • Shape individual grains with envelopes
  • Summing modulation matrix
  • Step sequencer with parameter lanes
  • Macros for expressive control
  • Re-routable effects chain
Features
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GrainHeads is a granular synthesizer that turns any sound into something entirely new. Built for sound designers, musicians, and experimental producers who want deep, hands-on control over texture and motion. Multi-source granular engine Load material into four sample slots and deploy independent playheads — each targeting its own source. Blend, crossfade, or dynamically switch between samples using modulation. The result: rich, multi-layered textures that evolve continuously without repetition. Shape every grain Each playhead carries a full set of granular parameters — position, scan speed, grain size, pitch, chance — plus a drawable grain envelope. Sculpt transient character using splinter or Bézier curves for anything from soft clouds to sharp, percussive fragments. Modulate everything, from everywhere A summing modulation matrix lets multiple sources target the same parameter simultaneously. Assign LFOs, envelopes, and sequencer lanes to virtually any control — including sample slot selection, filter cutoff, and even other LFOs. Filter envelopes add per-step timbral motion in Sequencer mode. Sequencer with parameter lanes Go beyond note patterns. The step sequencer locks any parameter per step — pitch, position, filter, grain size — with polyrhythmic lengths and clock divisions. Each playhead runs its own sequence independently. Macros for expressive control Four macro axes map multiple parameters to simple X/Y gestures — Time Smear, Spatial Bloom, Degradation, Complexity. Combined with the 4-finger 2D touch pad controlling up to 8 parameters, GrainHeads becomes a performance instrument. Effects that reshape the signal A re-routable effects chain includes delay, reverb, lo-fi degradation, and filtering — with adjustable signal flow so effects interact in the order you choose. Key Features • AUv3 instrument and effect plugins — use standalone or inside your DAW • Up to 8 independent granular playheads • 4 sample slots with per-playhead source selection • Drawable grain envelope (splinter / Bézier curves) • Summing modulation matrix — multiple LFOs, envelopes, and sequencer lanes per target • LFO-on-LFO modulation for deeply nested movement • Step sequencer with parameter locking and polyrhythmic clock divisions • Filter envelope per step (Sequencer mode) • Per-playhead dual Moog-style ladder filter (self-oscillating, with overdrive) with link and mirror modes • 4 macro axes (X/Y pads) for multi-parameter gestures • Re-routable effects section (delay, reverb, lo-fi, noise, limiter) • Scale quantization — chromatic, major, minor, and exotic modes • Dice — one-tap randomization for instant inspiration • Ableton Link • Import/export presets • Customizable look and feel PRO version unlocks loading external samples and microphone recording. GrainHeads turns granular synthesis into a hands-on instrument — not a menu-diving exercise.

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PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録

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シンセやエフェクター、モジュラーの機材とパッチを管理・記録するためのアプリ。作った音の設定を撮って残し、あとで検索して再現できる。音作りのプリセットやセッティングを、機材リストとひもづけて整理したい人のための道具。 作った音を、二度と失わないために。 「最高の音ができた」のに翌日には再現できない。写真は溜まり、メモは読み返せない。PATCH はその一点だけを解決する。 撮って15秒 機材パネルを撮影してタイトルを入れるだけ。細かいパラメータは後から足せる。音作りの手を止めない。 後で必ず探せる 機材、タグ、フリーワードで横断検索。パッチ名、機材名、配線メモ、セクションの項目と値まで探せる。Spotlight 検索にも対応し、ホーム画面から直接パッチを見つけられる。 信号フローを図で読む OSC、FILTER、ENV、MOD、FX などのセクションをパッチケーブルで結んで表示。信号の流れがひと目でわかる。派生比較で v2 から v3 の変更点だけを色付きで確認できる。 機材を一覧で整理 所有機材を登録して、所有中 / 売却済 / ほしい物で絞り込み。登録した機材ごとの評価額を自分で入力して合計を確認できる。 すぐ呼び出す アクションボタン、Siri、ショートカットから「新しいパッチを記録」をワンプッシュ。パッチ名で開くこともできる。 あなたのデータは、あなたのもの アカウント不要。データは端末内に保存。いつでも JSON で書き出し・復元できる。完全版と軽量版の2種類を選べる。Face ID / パスコードによるアプリロックにも対応(任意)。使用状況の匿名解析は設定でオフにできる。 料金 無料で機材10台 / パッチ20件まで使える。 PATCH Collector(月額980円 / 2週間無料トライアル)で機材もパッチも無制限に。構造化パッチノート、資産評価、JSON 書き出し・復元などが使える。自動更新。現在の期間終了の24時間前までに解約しない場合は自動更新される。解約は App Store アカウント設定からいつでも可能。 対応: iOS 17 以降

Screenshots

GrainHeads4 screens
PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録4 screens

Verdict

The call

GrainHeads and PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録 are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. GrainHeads sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
GrainHeads versus PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrainHeadsPATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei NevarRYO FUJIMATSU

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GrainHeads

One-time1
  • Unlock GrainHeads Pro$11.99
1 purchases

PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録

Subscriptions1
  • PATCH Collector$5.991 Month

Questions

Is GrainHeads free?
GrainHeads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録 free?
PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GrainHeads or PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録 have ads?
Neither GrainHeads nor PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GrainHeads or PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録?
GrainHeads ships an update every 3 days, and PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録 every 3 days. Most recently, GrainHeads was updated on September 21, 2026 and PATCH 機材とパッチの管理・記録 on September 10, 2026.

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