Gecko Comp vs Tapko Cleaner

Turn one knob. Gecko Comp takes care of the rest — musical compression with instant visual feedback, everywhere you make music. One knob controls everything — threshold, ratio, attack, release. All tuned together to always sound musical. No wrong settings, no menu diving. Load Gecko Comp as an AUv3 effect in GarageBand, AUM, and any compatible host on iOS and macOS. Drop it on a track and you're done.

Tapko Cleaner is a fast, musical voice cleanup plugin built for creators, streamers, podcasters, and musicians. It works out of the box without listening to noise, and it also offers **Listen to Noise** when you want a quick room-noise match. The result is a smooth gate and optional suppression that keeps speech clear and natural. Tapko Cleaner is actively developed with regular updates, refinements, and new features based on user feedback. KEY FEATURES: - Listen to Noise: auto-estimate your noise floor and starting settings - Works immediately without a noise-listen step - Smooth gate controls: Sensitivity, Reduction, and Smoothness - Optional noise suppression with multiple intensity modes - Zero latency for live performance - Low CPU usage for efficient real-time processing - Live in-slider visual feedback for easier learning and faster tuning - Save and recall profiles for different environments - AUv3 plugin support for compatible iOS hosts GREAT FOR: - Live looping and other real-time performance workflows - Podcast and voiceover cleanup - Streaming and live speech - Vocal practice and demos - Cleaning noisy room recordings on the go ADVANCED WORKFLOW: 1. Tap **Listen to Noise** while the room is quiet. 2. Enable suppression if needed. 3. Adjust Sensitivity so voice opens naturally while background stays controlled. 4. Save a profile for your setup.