LTL SILVER BULLET mk2 vs VAPolyLead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LTL SILVER BULLET mk2
This audio plugin digitally recreates a hardware analog mojo box, offering advanced tone shaping, stereo enhancement, and unique color modules. It aims to provide the rich, harmonically exciting sound of analog gear with digital flexibility and intuitive controls for mixing and mastering.
- Faithful digital recreation of analog hardware
- Dyna Realism™ for analog realism
- Cascading Mojo Amps
- Tone Shaping EQ
- ASPECT RATIO stereo image enhancer
- Exclusive digital Colour modules
- Circuit Bending options
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The Silver Bullet mk2 Plugin is a faithful digital recreation of our flagship Silver Bullet mk2 hardware unit. We meticulously modeled every analog circuit down to the component level. To push the state of the art further, we developed a new patent-pending technology called Dyna Realism™, allowing users to experience an inspiring spectrum of analog realism in the digital domain. Use the three cascading Mojo Amps, powerful Tone Shaping EQ, and no-fuss ASPECT RATIO stereo image enhancer to sweeten and glue your mix bus, groups, and individual tracks in the DAW. The plugin accurately reproduces the harmonically exciting sound of the original while adding extra features that extend its versatility. Explore new digital Colour modules and Circuit Bending options exclusive to the plugin. A MODERN ANALOG CLASSIC – NOW DIGITAL The Silver Bullet mk2 Plugin is a results-oriented processor with an intuitive interface designed to deliver amazing tone like its analog counterpart so you can focus on making music. Engage MOJO. Apply filtering, tone shaping, and stereo image enhancement. Delight in how easy that was. CASCADING MOJO The 3-band Baxandall EQ features a Pultec-inspired low end and smooth, expensive-sounding top end worthy of renowned mastering EQs. The beloved AIR circuit now has its own dedicated control. Tighten extreme low end with the TIGHT filter. The resonant, tape-like 25 Hz setting excels on mixes, while the 50 Hz setting is optimized for individual instruments. Smooth digital top end with silky VINTAGE mode inspired by legendary 1970s British consoles. TONE SHAPING The original LF and HF frequency options have been expanded to four frequencies per band. AIR now has its own control for even greater flexibility. STEREO IMAGE ENHANCEMENT ASPECT RATIO enhances stereo width, height, and clarity without the phasey artifacts of many widening effects. ASPECT RATIO delivers masterful results at the touch of a button. No fussy tweaking required. CUSTOMIZE MOJO WITH C MOJO / COLOUR The plugin includes the hardware expansion slot plus exclusive modules developed with Unfiltered Audio: Hitmaker 4000 – 1980s VCA console saturation Bitmaker 1200 – 12-bit sample-rate-reduced console character inspired by late-80s samplers Vinyl Saturation – warm vinyl saturation based on Needlepoint Helical Scan – VHS-inspired warble based on LO-FI-AF VHS AF – combines Vinyl Saturation and Helical Scan Hitmaker Comp – Mix Lord, Punch, and Gentle compressor modes WHAT IS ANALOG? Our goal was to capture the essence of analog, including variations, idiosyncrasies, imperfections, and delightful surprises. Every circuit was modeled down to the component level and enhanced with Dyna Realism™. DYNA REALISM™ Dyna Realism™ uses our Virtual Parts Bin and Serial Number systems to construct unique static and dynamic circuit models across a spectrum of variation and realism. Each setting reveals increasingly rich variations within and between channels, bringing life to static emulations. SERIAL NUMBERS Every plugin instance receives a unique built-to-order digital circuit associated with your license. The rear-panel serial number is functional and influences Dyna Realism™ behavior. Enter any number sequence to alter your build. CIRCUIT BEND Virtually hack the circuits without risk. BEND 1 and BEND 2 short power rails in different processing areas to create distorted and broken textures for creative exploration.
VAPolyLead
This app offers a polyphonic synthesizer with analog-style sequencing, multiple oscillators, and a resonant low-pass and high-pass filter. It includes built-in effects, MIDI support, and can be used standalone or as an AudioUnit Extension across Apple devices.
- Polyphonic synthesizer
- Analog-style step sequencer
- Resonant low-pass and high-pass filters
- Multiple oscillators and LFOs
- Built-in effects (delay, chorus, reverb, etc.)
- AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) support
- MIDI 2.0 and Ableton Link support
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VAPolyLead features 3 channel analog style step sequencer and a VCF modeled on sallen-key filter of iconic monophonic synthesizer in 1970’s. This polyphonic synthesizer consists of three oscillators, resonant low pass filter resonant high pass filter, amplifier, ADSR envelope and five LFOs. VAPolyLead operates as a stand alone or as an AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Stand Alone supports Ableton Link, MIDI and audio file export. Built-in Effects include delay, chorus, flanger, reverb, eq and compressor. Project files can be saved in iCloud Drive, so that the project can be accessed from iPhone, iPad or Mac. Main Features - Polyphonic Synthesizer. - Lowpass filter modeled on -12dB per oct sallen-key filter. - 3 channel analog style step sequencer. - Maximum 8 voice polyphony. it depends on performance of the device it is running. - Built-in effects and piano roll sequencer. - Audio Export. Linear PCM format (AIFF, WAV and CAF) and compressed format (AAC) - Support Audio Unit Extension (AUv3). - Support MIDI 2.0. Support Foot Pedal. - Support Ableton Link, Bluetooth MIDI, MIDI In / Out. - Works on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Support iCloud Drive to share project files between the platforms. - Factory Preset: 128, Effects: 40 Improvements - Support MIDI Foot Pedal (CC#11, CC#64) - MIDI CC Settings are saved. It will be recovered when the app launched in the next time. - UI Color can be selected from black, navy, gray or steel. System Requirements - iOS 17.0 or later - Devices with Apple Silicon are recommended. A13 Fusion or above is highly recommended. - AudioUnit Extension (AUv3) requires host application which support AudioUnit Extension. - AudioUnit Extension is supported by Apple Logic and Apple Garage Band on iOS and macOS. For any other DAW, it depends on the application and some of them don’t support AudioUnit Extension. - Sound may be distorted if CPU of the device doesn't have enough power. If it happens reduce number of voices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: VAPolyLead at $14.99 against LTL SILVER BULLET mk2's $29.99. LTL SILVER BULLET mk2's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
LTL SILVER BULLET mk2 costs $29.99 and VAPolyLead $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | LTL SILVER BULLET mk2 | VAPolyLead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | $14.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Louder Than Liftoff LLC | Ryo Togawa |
Customer experience
LTL SILVER BULLET mk2
VAPolyLead
In-app purchases
LTL SILVER BULLET mk2
No in-app purchases
VAPolyLead
No in-app purchases
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