Comparison

Effectrix vs Jambé

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

Head to head
About

Effectrix

This professional multi-effect sequencer for iPad allows users to create unique sound patterns and loop collages by scattering 14 intelligent effects across a sequencer matrix. It offers a playful workflow, refined algorithms, and a wide spectrum of effects for outstanding results.

Highlights
  • Multi-effect sequencer matrix
  • 14 intelligent effects
  • Creative sound pattern generation
  • Loop collage creation
  • Audio Unit v3 integration
  • Full MIDI support
  • Ableton Link synchronization
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Effectrix is a professional multi-effect sequencer for the iPad. The game-changing tool for creative and effective music production is now available on the App Store: scatter 14 intelligent effects across a sequencer matrix and create unheard-of sound patterns and cheeky loop collages. A playful workflow, refined algorithms and carefully parameterised effects lead to outstanding results - fast! The effects, each exceeding conventional wisdom, cover a wide spectrum from classy standards to scandalising splatter sprees. This iOS port faithfully recreates the desktop engine, today's de-facto standard of finest audio manipulation. INSTANT INSPIRATION - quickly create variations and mutations for productive sound design - 20 fine audio samples installed - 230 factory presets (100 global, ca. 9 per effect) - 14 high-quality effects - redesigned GUI for a smooth iOS workflow DIG DEEP - manipulate each individual effect with up to eight parameters - two modulator tracks per effect - Seamless iOS integration: Audio Unit v3, full MIDI support, Host Automation & MIDI Learn - save your own presets & use them on your desktop version of Effectrix via Preset iCloud Sync - upload your recordings to Dropbox and other supported apps - share your recordings with other apps - sync Effectrix with Ableton Live via Ableton Link PRAISE: Diplo "I never thought I'd use Effectrix on a Beyonce song. Sugar Bytes help to inspire me with limitlessness of sound." Armin van Buuren "A three-band EQ, sometimes the Effectrix... and a whole tube of glue, that's all I needed to put together ASOT." Music Radar "It's hard to wrench yourself from it, and when you do, you'll probably come away with a head full of new ideas." iOS WORKFLOW You name it: Audio Unit v3, Ableton Link, Full MIDI Support (Virtual, Netzwerk, Extern, Bluetooth), MIDI Learn & Host Automation. Integrated Audio Player and Recorder (AudioShare, Music Library, Factory Loops).

About

Jambé

This app translates touch and nuance from a connected electronic percussion instrument into sound using a sample-based synthesizer and effects. It allows users to edit and create custom sound kits, and can also function independently to explore its sound engine.

Highlights
  • Sample-based synthesizer
  • Multiple effects processors
  • Customizable sound kit editor (iPad)
  • Share and download kits
  • Accelerometer/gyroscope modulation
  • Live audio input combination
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The Jambé app is the companion to the Jambé electronic percussion instrument. Every nuance and touch on the Jambé is communicated to the app where it is translated into sound. The Jambé app features a sound engine comprised of a unique sample-based synthesizer and multiple effects processors, all designed around the continuous data from the Jambé percussion instrument. The iPad version adds a complete editor allowing you to customize and create your own kits. The iPhone version only contains the sound engine. The Jambé app can function without the Jambé electronic percussion instrument attached. This allows you to edit kits from the couch or explore the capabilities of Jambé’s sound engine before purchasing hardware. Additional features: • Easily share kits and download new ones. • Support for landscape and portrait modes. • Over 45 modulation sources including your iOS device’s accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, magnetometer, and altimeter. • Over 175 modulation destinations. • Number of voices limited only by the processing power of your iOS device. • Supports professional USB audio interfaces. • Can combine samples with live audio input.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jambé at none against Effectrix's 1. Jambé also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (3 vs 1). Effectrix's advantage is ratings volume (97 vs 3). On price and ads 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. Effectrix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Jambé asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jambé holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Effectrix has 97 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Effectrix versus Jambé: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEffectrixJambé
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (97 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings97 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSugar Bytes GmbHSensorPoint, Inc.

Customer experience

Effectrix

All ratings97 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral5.8%
Negative26.9%

Jambé

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Effectrix

One-time1
  • Effectrix Full Version$24.99
None

Jambé

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Effectrix free?
Effectrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jambé free?
Jambé is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Effectrix or Jambé?
Jambé is rated higher. Effectrix averages 4.7 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Jambé averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Effectrix or Jambé have ads?
Neither Effectrix nor Jambé shows ads.

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