Comparison

BattleFX vs Super 606 Drums

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

Head to head
About

BattleFX

This app provides dedicated plugins for delay, reverb, and maximization effects, allowing users to apply signature sounds from another application to any track. It offers comprehensive mix controls, solo/mute functions, and advanced features like automatic buffer choking with Euclidean patterns for creative sound design.

Highlights
  • Shatter Delay plugin
  • Headspace Reverb plugin
  • Mix controls with Solo/Mute
  • Maximize and EQ section
  • Automatic delay/reverb choking
  • Euclidean pattern control
  • Tempo sync and free control
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BattleFX was created to satisfy the common request of a dedicated plugin for the send effects in Battalion. The famous "Shatter Delay" and "Headspace Reverb" can now be used on any track. We have included a fully-featured set of mix controls, as well as Solo and Mute, so that you can hear or use each portion individually. Included is the Maximize and EQ section from the Master portion of Battalion, which have quickly become a signature sound of the device, and something fans have requested to use elsewhere. Versatile enough to be used as both a utility-tool and full creative effect, it is the right squad-partner to keep always at your side in the field and trenches. In addition, we have added a system for automatically choking the delay and reverb buffers at repeating intervals, including a Euclidean pattern knob. These can be tempo synced or free, controlled independently on reverb and delay, and even nudged slightly off of the beat in either direction. You can use this to create complex, organic ducking patterns, especially in conjunction with a noisy input and the Maximize knob turned up. If this is your first introduction to a piece of Battalion, be sure to check out the full drum synth itself, which includes everything here besides the automatic choke system (as this can be done directly by sidechaining drum hits).

About

Super 606 Drums

Create authentic analog drum rhythms with a classic 606-style drum machine. Offers advanced features like multi-outputs, flams, and ratchets, plus easy MIDI and stem export. Includes inspiring FX and a magic pattern generator for unlimited beat creation.

Highlights
  • Authentic 606-style analog emulation
  • Advanced flams and ratchets
  • Multi-outputs for AUv3
  • MIDI Clock and Ableton Link sync
  • Magic pattern generator
  • One-tap MIDI and stem export
  • Inspiring built-in FX suite
Features
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CLASSIC DRUM MACHINE *Roland Cloud and TR-606 are trademarks of Roland Corporation. SUPER 606 is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roland Corporation. "Fun and Instantly Inspiring!" — The GarageBand Guide "Authentic, all-synthesis-based TR-606 emulation for iOS” — Synth Anatomy "ICONIC... SUPER 606 Drums DESERVES a spot on your iPhone or iPad!" — Beat Community Blog "I have the Roland Cloud TR-606 as a plugin, and I compared them. There are no significant, audible differences. In my opinion, SUPER 606 nailed them in this comparison." — Synth Anatomy Give your music movement and life! LIKE EXPENSIVE HARDWARE: • TAP Your Beat: Drum Pad pattern recording with accent/dull toggle • MULTI-OUTPUTS available for each Drum track in AUv3 mode • FLAMS: All nine 606-style types, plus a traditional ahead-of-the-beat Flam mode • HARDWARE-inspired down to the details: Advanced 606 features, and thoughtful touches throughout. • ANALOG dials in variations, including analog pitch drift and humanization • LAST STEP for each track, create evolving Polyrhythms WATCH VIDEO: audiokitpro.com/super606 "INCREDIBLE, Get this App!" — Jade Starr Youtube PRO-FEATURES: • MIDI OUT: Send MIDI to other devices and your AUv3 Host • CLOCK SYNC: MIDI Clock, Ableton Link, AUv3, or Internal • MPC-STYLE SWING, Inspired by Roger Linn • RATCHETS: 606-style Substeps in 2x, 3x, and 4x • Triplets/beat divisions. Make 3/4 timing the classic way! • XL KICK mode: More melodic, Beefier "608" Kick Mode Together, they make SUPER 606 feel alive. EASY WORKFLOW! ONE-TAP EXPORT: • Export MIDI for current pattern or the full sequence with one button • Export STEMS for easy professional mixing and sharing • Export WAV Loops, with or without FX Tails MAGIC PATTERN GENERATOR: Tap it and start making unlimited drum patterns. • MAGIC PRESET MAKER creates a cohesive sound, FX profile, groove, and tempo • SMART FILLS button analyzes your current beat and creates a fill that fits No prompts, no shared data, no cloud generation. Everything runs on your device. INSPIRING FX: • DELAY: Hardware 606-style delay, with per-drum routing • HEAT: Overdrive fine-tuned for a drum machine, hats/cymbals remain musical • REVERB: Epic Reverb with lo-cut, per-drum routing • FILTER: Moog-Inspired • MANGLE: Crusher with lo-end bypass MORE: In addition to EXPORT options above: • RECORD standalone performances directly to WAV. SUPER 606 captures your performances. No other apps required. • IMPORT MIDI from your DAW and edit your beats on the go! • AUv3 WORKFLOW: Full Mobile host transport sync, complete state recall, a stereo main mix, and eight individual drum outputs. • Includes Standalone iPhone, iPad, and mobile AUv3 versions for one low price. INDEPENDENT SEQUENCE MANAGEMENT: • Save and organize sequences independently from sound presets • Import MIDI or SUPER 606 formats into Sequence banks • Custom banks, favorites, search, and sharing MORE: • Eight chain-able A–H patterns per sequence, inspired by the Hardware • Per-track Swing: Every drum can have its own Swing settings! • Per-step normal, ghost/dull, and accent levels • Four rhythmic grid modes: 16th notes, 32nd notes, 8th-note triplets, 16th-note triplets. • 16th and 32nd notes in same screen. Ie. Hi-Hats 32nd notes while Snare 16th. • Control app with MIDI + MIDI Learn OPEN-SOURCE: Get the free new XL 606 Kick Drum, Snare, Clap, Toms, Hi-Hat code: https://github.com/analogcode/606-Inspired-Synth-Drums Yes, we're giving away the secret sauce. Make your own 606 drum machine! LEGAL STUFF: * Roland, Roland Cloud, and TR-606 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Roland Corporation. SUPER 606 is an independent original instrument inspired by classic drum synthesis and sequencing workflows. It is not affiliated with, authorized, sponsored, or endorsed by Roland Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

BattleFX4 screens
Super 606 Drums4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BattleFX at Free against Super 606 Drums's $4.99. BattleFX also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Super 606 Drums's advantage is ratings volume (209 vs 15). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

BattleFX is free to download; Super 606 Drums costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for BattleFX against 4.9 for Super 606 Drums. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super 606 Drums has 209 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of BattleFX's written reviews are positive against 93% of Super 606 Drums's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BattleFX versus Super 606 Drums: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBattleFXSuper 606 Drums
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.9 (15 ratings)4.9 (209 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better93.3% of reviews
Number of ratings15209 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnfiltered AudioAudioKit Pro

Customer experience

BattleFX

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Super 606 Drums

All ratings197 ratings
Positive99.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BattleFX

No in-app purchases

None

Super 606 Drums

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BattleFX free?
BattleFX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Super 606 Drums free?
Super 606 Drums costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BattleFX or Super 606 Drums?
Super 606 Drums is rated higher. BattleFX averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Super 606 Drums averages 4.9 from 209 ratings.
Do BattleFX or Super 606 Drums have ads?
Neither BattleFX nor Super 606 Drums shows ads.

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