Comparison

Baethoven vs Melodic Sampler

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

Head to head
About

Baethoven

Create and export melodic pad banks for Akai MPCs directly from your mobile device. Features original samples, multiple banks, and MIDI controller support for seamless beatmaking.

Highlights
  • 379 original melodic samples
  • 8 pad banks with individual octaves
  • Tune samples across pads
  • Export native MPC kits
  • MIDI controller support
  • Built-in sample browser
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Baethoven is a melodic pad-bank builder for modern Akai MPCs. Lay out tuned samples across the pads, dial in the sound, and export a ready-to-play kit straight to your MPC — no desktop required. Built by a producer, for producers. 379 ORIGINAL SAMPLES Every sound in Baethoven is original — recorded and crafted in-house, never sourced from a pack. That means they're exclusive, royalty-free, and yours to flip however you want. 8 PAD BANKS (A–H) Organize your sounds across eight full banks. Each bank carries its own octave, so you can spread a melodic sample across the keyboard and play it in tune, pad to pad. EXPORT TO YOUR MPC Send finished kits to your hardware as native MPC project files — drop them on the pads and start making beats immediately. PLAY IT WITH MIDI Connect a MIDI controller and play your banks live. Baethoven responds with low-latency triggering built for performance. KEY FEATURES - 379 original, royalty-free melodic samples - 8 pad banks (A–H), each with its own octave - Tune any sample across the pads - Export native MPC kits ready to load on hardware - MIDI controller support - Built-in sample browser - Designed for iPhone and iPad One-time purchase unlocks all 379 samples and all 8 banks — no subscription required. Your unlock works across Baethoven on every platform tied to your account. Baethoven is part of the Killavic Cheat Codes family of tools for beatmakers and sample-based producers.

About

Melodic Sampler

Features
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Turn any sound into something you can play. The Sampler is built for capturing, shaping, and performing sounds in a fast and direct way. Start by bringing in a sound - Record it, import it, or capture it in the moment. The app automatically detects slices and spreads them across pads, giving you an instant playable layout. It gives you control over how audio is sliced, mapped, and played, so you can turn raw material into something musical. Each slice can be adjusted, You can edit the timing, trim edges, and control how the sample behaves. This makes it easy to clean up recordings or reshape them into something new. The pad interface keeps everything simple. Tap to trigger sounds, build rhythms, and experiment freely. It’s designed for quick interaction, so ideas come together quickly. The Sampler also helps you easily create advanced rhythms - use note repeat to create rolls, patterns, and rhythmic variations in real time. Layer multiple samples to build depth and texture. Effects are built in. Shape your sound with tools like EQ, compression, delay, reverb, distortion, and more. Apply them directly and hear the result instantly. This lets you move from raw audio to a polished sound without leaving the app. Recording is part of the workflow. Capture your performance, layer ideas, and build something more complete over time. Each take can be refined and reused. Everything stays organized and ready to use. You can export your samples, recordings, or full ideas and move them into other tools or share them. The experience stays focused from start to finish - You bring in a sound, shape it, play it, and build on it. Key Features: • Automatic sample slicing and pad mapping • Record, import, and capture sounds instantly • Edit and refine each slice • Play sounds on an intuitive pad interface • Note repeat for rhythmic control • Layer samples to build depth • Built-in professional effects • Record and export your ideas Sampler works for beat making, sound design, and experimentation - It gives you a direct way to turn sound into music. You explore, listen & create - That’s the core idea behind Melodic Mind. Let music feel natural again. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://melodic-mind.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Baethoven4 screens
Melodic Sampler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Baethoven at none against Melodic Sampler's 2. Baethoven also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Melodic Sampler sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Baethoven asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Baethoven ships an update every 4 days, Melodic Sampler fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Baethoven versus Melodic Sampler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBaethovenMelodic Sampler
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developervictor borgesSean Ray Dvir

In-app purchases

None

Baethoven

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Melodic Sampler

Subscriptions2
  • Sampler - No Ads$1.991 Month
  • Sampler: Full Access$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Baethoven free?
Baethoven is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Melodic Sampler free?
Melodic Sampler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Baethoven or Melodic Sampler have ads?
Neither Baethoven nor Melodic Sampler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Baethoven or Melodic Sampler?
Baethoven ships an update every 4 days, and Melodic Sampler fortnightly. Most recently, Baethoven was updated on September 21, 2026 and Melodic Sampler on September 24, 2026.

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