Comparison

LP vs MIDI CC Controller

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

Head to head
About

LP

Recreate the iconic sound of an early 2000s phrase sampler with this audio plugin. It offers 9 meticulously reverse-engineered effects, including a prized vinyl simulation, for authentic lo-fi hip-hop and beatmaking warmth.

Highlights
  • Iconic vinyl simulation
  • 9 replicated effects
  • Modern stereo enhancements
  • ML-assisted sonic matching
  • Retro hardware-inspired interface
Features
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Capture the gritty, coveted sound of the iconic early-2000s "303" phrase sampler right inside Logic, GarageBand, or your favorite Audio Unit host — or standalone on your iOS device. LP-33 Sim is a deeply researched audio unit plugin featuring 9 painstakingly reverse-engineered effects, headlined by the prized Vinyl Simulation processor. Countless hours of A/B testing, spectral analysis, and machine-learning-assisted matching went into replicating the exact sonic character of Vinyl Sim and the other choice effects. From the aggressive, pumping compression that practically defines lo-fi hip-hop, to the warm wow-and-flutter and authentic dust and crackle, LP-33 Sim delivers the true gold standard of beatmaking. LP-33 Sim takes several of the original effects further by adding full stereo widening for modern production workflows. Wrapped in a beautifully nostalgic interface that harks back to the golden era of hardware samplers, it brings the authentic warmth, quirk, and crunch that defined a generation — even if you've never touched the original hardware. Key Features: • The Ultimate Vinyl Sim: A painstakingly faithful replication of the hardware's legendary ducking compression, pitch flutter, crackling, and lo-fi grit. • 9 Meticulously Replicated Effects: Vinyl Sim, Flanger, Chorus, Lo-Fi, Isolator, Pitch, FilterDrive, and Radio (303 AM and a unique FM circuit with broadcast-like compression and widening) • Modern Stereo Enhancements: Classic mono effects expanded for wide, modern stereo fields • ML-Assisted Precision: Exacting sonic matching built through rigorous spectral analysis and A/B listening tests. • Retro Interface: An intuitive, hardware-inspired UI that feels instantly familiar. Brought to you by Avi Bortnick — a longtime user of the 303 phrase sampler with the John Scofield band.

About

MIDI CC Controller

Features
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Three vertical touch faders. Any MIDI CC. Any Logic Pro parameter. LogicFlow Touch gives you three precision touch bars on your iPhone, each sending MIDI CC to Logic Pro in real time via the free LogicFlow DAW Bridge on your Mac. Play expression, velocity, and dynamics with your fingers while your hands stay on your instrument. TOUCH FADERS Three full-height vertical touch bars — drag up for more, down for less. Smooth, precise, 0 to 127 range. Each bar sends MIDI CC independently. ASSIGN ANY MIDI CC Long press any bar to reassign it instantly. 14 built-in presets: Expression (CC11), Modulation (CC1), Volume (CC7), Dynamics, Pan, Sustain, Reverb, Chorus, and more. Or enter any CC number 0 to 127 manually. MIDI LEARN Press Command-L in Logic Pro, click any parameter, move a touch bar. Logic learns it in one second. Assign to any plugin knob, fader, or instrument parameter without any setup. SWAP AND RELABEL Swap bar positions with one tap. Rename each bar to match your workflow. MIDI channel selector for channels 1 to 16. PART OF THE LOGICFLOW ECOSYSTEM Works alongside LogicFlow Pro (Apple Watch DAW controller) and LogicFlow DAW Bridge (free Mac companion app). All three apps connect to the same bridge — your Watch controls transport while your iPhone controls expression. REQUIREMENTS iPhone running iOS 16 or later. LogicFlow DAW Bridge (free, Mac App Store). Logic Pro on Mac. Bluetooth enabled. LogicFlo — Built for producers who move.

Screenshots

LP4 screens
MIDI CC Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LP at $7.99 against MIDI CC Controller's $8.99. MIDI CC Controller's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

LP costs $7.99 and MIDI CC Controller $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
LP versus MIDI CC Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLPMIDI CC Controller
Price$7.99 — better$8.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAvi BortnickVishwa Eldeniya

In-app purchases

None

LP

No in-app purchases

None

MIDI CC Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LP free?
LP costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MIDI CC Controller free?
MIDI CC Controller costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do LP or MIDI CC Controller have ads?
Neither LP nor MIDI CC Controller shows ads.

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