MGP vs Sparse Neural FX Modeler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MGP
This app offers advanced guitar tone processing for live performance and production. It supports offline use with high-fidelity amp models and cabinet impulse responses. Capture ideas on mobile and refine them on desktop with a consistent sound.
- AUv3 plug-in workflow
- Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) Architecture 2 support
- Dual NAM slots (Pedal + Amp)
- Cabinet IR simulator
- Noise gate
- Low-latency real-time processing
- Preset workflow
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MGP-2 Makk Guitar Processor is a modern AUv3 guitar processor built for live performance and DAW production. Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, MGP-2 provides a consistent tone workflow across devices: capture ideas on mobile and continue production on desktop with the same sound character. 【Highlights】 Now fully supporting Neural Amp Modeler Architecture 2 (A2) files! MGP-2 brings the latest generation of Neural Amp Modeler (NAM) playback directly to your device. Combined with the brand-new Dual NAM slots (Pedal + Amp) and Cabinet IR simulator, you can run high-fidelity amp models and shape your ultimate guitar tones completely offline, anywhere you go. Core processing chain • Input Level • Amp Section (Off / Solid State / Tube / NAM) • Cabinet IR (Standard): load .wav impulse responses with convolution • EQ and drive shaping • Noise gate (NAM idle hiss and input chain) • Chorus • Pre-emphasis • Mic Simulation • Stereo Width • Output Level Key features • AUv3 plug-in workflow for compatible host apps • NAM amp modeling (Standard): Neural Amp Modeler Architecture 2 (A2) compatible .nam files • Dual NAM slots: Pedal and Amp — load separate models, per-slot bypass, and Input/Output gain (Pedal → Amp when both are loaded) • Cabinet IR simulator (Standard): load .wav IRs, recent history, and recall with user presets • Noise gate for cleaner NAM and input-chain playing • Fast, low-latency real-time processing • Preset workflow for quick recall • Unified UI across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Editions Free • Basic processing workflow with limited controls • NAM amp mode and cabinet IR are not available in Free Standard (subscription or lifetime purchase) • Full gain/effect controls while subscribed or after lifetime purchase • NAM amp modeling: A2-compatible .nam load/unload, Pedal + Amp dual slots, recent history per slot, and metadata-based In/Out gain when available • Cabinet IR: load, unload, and manage .wav impulse responses • On-device, offline AI-assisted Tone Match: approximate starting points for MGP-2 parameters (EQ, Pre-emphasis, Mic, and more) from a selected .nam reference — not a full NAM clone; available in Solid State and Tube amp modes only • Advanced tone-shaping controls and expanded parameter access, including selectable Low/High dB pre-emphasis presets • Future Standard feature updates included during active subscription Pricing • Free: Available with feature limitations • Standard: Price varies by region and is shown in-app in your local currency Subscription notes • Auto-renewable subscription • Billed amount is shown in-app before purchase • Manage or cancel subscriptions in App Store account settings Compatibility • iOS / iPadOS 16.0 or later, or macOS 13.0 or later • AUv3-compatible host app required for plug-in usage (e.g. GarageBand, Logic Pro, MainStage; Makk host on Mac) Privacy All audio processing, NAM/IR loading, and AI tone assistance run locally on your device; no network connection is required. Imported .nam and .wav files are used only for on-device processing. Terms and Policies • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://makkmgp.github.io/mgp2/legal/privacy-policy-en-US.html
Sparse Neural FX Modeler
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Built by Eli Silverstein and Ryota Sato. Open-source acknowledgements: NeuralAmpModelerCore (MIT, Steven Atkinson), nlohmann/json (MIT, Niels Lohmann), Eigen (Apache 2.0), OOPer audio utilities (BSD 2-Clause), Apple aurioTouch sample code.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sparse Neural FX Modeler at none against MGP's 4. MGP's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. MGP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Sparse Neural FX Modeler asks for nothing beyond the download.
MGP ships an update every 4 days, Sparse Neural FX Modeler every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | MGP | Sparse Neural FX Modeler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MAKOTO INOMA | Eli Silverstein |
In-app purchases
MGP
- MGP-2 Standard Monthly2 variants$1.991 Month
- MGP-2 Lifetime Standard$19.99
- MGP-2 Standard Lifetime$19.99
Sparse Neural FX Modeler
No in-app purchases









