Latin Percussion vs Wind Chimes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Latin Percussion
This app emulates a rare analog drum machine from the 80s, offering 6 classic Latin percussion sounds. Users can independently adjust pitch, pan, and mix each sound, and further shape the audio with overdrive and reverb effects.
- Emulation of rare analog drum machine
- 6 classic Latin percussion sounds
- Independent sound pitching and panning
- Adjustable sound mixing
- Overdrive and reverb effects
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Latin Percussion is a sample-based plugin emulation of the Sound Master Latin Percussion, a rare analog drum machine from the 80s. The instrument features 6 classic latin sounds: Bass, Low Conga, High Conga, Bongo, Claves, and Maracas, which can be pitched, panned or mixed independently. You can additionally shape the sound with the Overdrive and Reverb.
Wind Chimes
This app generates MIDI notes based on a physics simulation of colliding wind chimes. Customize chime properties, scales, and timing for unique generative music. It runs as an AUv3 MIDI generator in compatible hosts or standalone with a built-in sampler.
- Physics-based wind chime simulation
- Generative MIDI note output
- Customizable chime properties
- AUv3 MIDI generator support
- Standalone sampler included
- Visual themes and timing options
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Wind Chimes is a generative MIDI instrument built around a physically simulated row of wind chimes. A simulated wind field sways the chimes, and when two collide, the struck one fires a MIDI note. Play it by hand, or let the wind play on its own. REAL WIND, REAL COLLISIONS • Up to 16 chimes hang in a graduated row • Chimes ring by knocking into each other, not a clapper • Tap, hold, or drag any chime to play it by hand • Gusts sweep across the row instead of hitting all at once CUSTOMIZE EVERY CHIME • Choose anywhere from 2 to 16 chimes • Spread the row from tightly packed to wide open • Length and Weight shape each chime's swing and reach • Go full screen for a bigger, more zen performance A GENERATIVE MIDI PLAYGROUND • Every chime's note comes from the current key and scale • Turn any chime's note off, or reassign it freely • Every chime's real swing angle can drive generative CC modulation • Up to 16 chimes across up to 16 channels, endless generative variety MAKE IT YOURS • Pick from a set of beautifully designed visual themes • Switch between Free timing and a quantized grid • New Wind reseeds the sequence, keeping every setting the same • Randomize rolls a brand-new layout, tuning, and wind in one tap BUILT FOR AUV3 HOSTS • Runs as a full AUv3 MIDI Generator in any compatible host • Automate every wind and tuning parameter from the host • MIDI timing is sample-accurate, synced to the host's own tempo • Presets sync over iCloud across devices, the app, and AUv3 Play standalone with a built-in sampler for instant sound, or load Wind Chimes as a silent-audio AUv3 MIDI Generator and route it into any instrument you like.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wind Chimes at 100% against Latin Percussion's 50%. Wind Chimes also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and price ($4.99 vs $9.99). Latin Percussion's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Latin Percussion costs $9.99 and Wind Chimes $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wind Chimes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Latin Percussion's written reviews are positive against 100% of Wind Chimes's.
| Parameter | Latin Percussion | Wind Chimes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AudioThing Ltd. | Cem Olcay |
Customer experience
Latin Percussion
Wind Chimes
In-app purchases
Latin Percussion
No in-app purchases
Wind Chimes
No in-app purchases
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