Tapko Stomp vs FinalFX

Tapko Stomp is an AUv3 audio trigger for live performance. It listens to your incoming audio and converts transients into MIDI notes, sample playback, or both. It's tailored towards live loopers but works for anyone that wants to be able to use any audio source to record MIDI. Tapko Stomp is actively developed with continuous refinements, performance improvements, and new creative features inspired by real musicians. Built for fast setup on stage: - Insert Tapko Stomp on an audio track - Route MIDI to your instrument (or load a sample directly) - Dial in sensitivity and filter range - Play with reliable trigger response Features - AUv3 effect with MIDI output - Real-time transient detection tuned for percussive input - Single trigger output with automatable MIDI note - Trigger mode: MIDI, Sample, or Both - Sample picker and clear - Velocity-based triggering with improved dynamic response - Velocity shaping: min, max, and multiplier - Persistent velocity readout that holds until the next trigger - Live trigger feedback, flash indicator, and velocity readout - AU preset compatibility in supported hosts - Preset persistence for selected sample files Great For - Live stomp sample triggering - Layering one-shots on live drum sources - Compact live rigs. Use Tapko Stomp in AUv3-compatible hosts such as AUM, Loopy Pro, Cubasis, and other iOS DAWs that support AUv3 MIDI routing.

FinalFX (“final effects”) is an AUv3 effects plugin that can run standalone, or in any AUv3 compatible host such as Logic Pro, GarageBand or AUM. FinalFX currently runs on iOS (iPad & iPhone) and macOS (Intel & Silicon) and is available as a Universal Purchase from the Apple App Store. If you’re planning on using FinalFX on Mac / desktop, please ensure that your favourite DAW / host supports AUv3 (not just AU). Overview FinalFX is a collection of audio processors useful for mixing and mastering, often referred to as a “channel strip”. Typically you’d add FinalFX literally as your final effects on a stereo master or mix bus channel. FinalFX has been specifically designed to introduce no additional latency in the audio processing chain, and as the CPU load has also been minimised, it can be used in live sound applications. FinalFX comprises three main modules: EQ is a general purpose six band equaliser that can also process in mid / side mode. The frequencies and resonances for each band are fixed, so this EQ is more about subtle, overall tone-shaping, than surgical precision. For example, reducing bass or adding presence. The EQ’d signal can also be mixed with the original dry signal. MID / SIDE focusses on the stereo image with individual gain controls for the middle and sides content of stereo audio, as well as an overall width control which can reduce a stereo signal down to mono. COMPRESSOR / LIMITER adjusts final dynamics and loudness and comprises two compressors in series with variable threshold and ratios. The first compressor stage also has a mix control. This section also includes a variable soft / hard clipper stage and overall output volume control.