Comparison

Cube Synth vs Time Machine AUv3 Plugin

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

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About

Cube Synth

Explore additive synthesis with intuitive sound morphing and deep parameter control. Create complex soundscapes, vocal phrases, or rhythms with ease. Offers a unique randomizer for instant patch generation.

Highlights
  • Additive synthesis engine
  • Intelligent sound morphing
  • Over 400 sound presets
  • Programmable arpeggiator
  • Multiple built-in effects
  • Audiobus and Inter-app audio support
  • Random sound patch generator
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Cube Synth is a groundbreaking new software instrument giving you the power and flexibility of additive synthesis together with easy editing and morphing capabilities. Macro parameters allow you to control this beast with unequalled ease. Intelligent sound morphing capabilities enables you to easily create complex evolving sound scapes, vocal phrases or stunning rhythms simply by choosing up to four sound sources from a predefined set. Then add one of the predefined envelopes and a unique, complex sound preset containing thousands of parameters is created! If you want to dive deeper into the inner secrets of this synthesis monster you can manipulate each parameter individually to get precise control over the sound. A number of high level parameters such as Brightness and Harmonic spread control hundreds of synthesis parameters in a way modeled after the inner workings of natural instruments. Cube Synth gives you also a new method of getting randomly generated sound patches in a way you never experienced before: roll the dice! Every single try gives you a new unique sound patch, really every try, promised… Synthesis • over 400 sound presets • four morphable sound sources • up to 512 partials per voice • harmonic/inharmonic spectra • arbitrary noise spectra • morphable filter banks • 3 Envelopes with tempo sync • 64 time/level segments per envelope Arpeggiator • Uses programmable sequences with up to 32 steps.  • Can trigger single notes and chords. • Unique randomizer generates Arpeggios with 100% usability. • 32 Arpeggios included, unlimited useer arpeggios possible. • For each step you can program tie, accent, transposition and note order Effects • Chorus • Phaser • Overdrive • Ensemble • Echo/Delay • Reverb Global • Audiobus 2 compatible (Input slot) with state saving • Support for Ableton Link. • Inter-app audio compatible (Instrument/Generator) • CoreMIDI / Virtual MIDI • Audio recorder with Metronome. • Upload to SoundCloud and File Export. • Audio pasteboard.

About

Time Machine AUv3 Plugin

This audio plugin emulates the warm, crackly sound of vintage vinyl records and tube amplifiers. Add nostalgic character, warp, dust, and hiss to your music. It's designed to enhance recordings with authentic analog warmth and saturation.

Highlights
  • Vinyl emulation with warp, dust, and scratches
  • Tube amplifier sound simulation
  • Adjustable saturation for harmonic richness
  • Smooth fade-in/out effect
  • Compatible with major DAWs
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This is an AUv3 compatible plugin which can be used with your favourite DAW such as Cubasis, Auria, Meteor or GarageBand. It does not function as a standalone program. Time Machine is a plugin that allows you to go back to the days of vinyl and tube amplification.  If you still long for those nostalgic days of warped records, worn needles, static laden, crackle ridden vinyl then this plugin is what you've been waiting for. It simulates the sound of early gramophones, radiograms, record players, through to late 80's turntables. You can either select an 'Age' or tweak individual settings to add warp, dust, scratches and good old fashion hiss to your recordings. The tube emulation mimics the old valve driven amplification which can be overdriven to add a nice warm tonal quality to your sound. It even allows you to add additional harmonics using the saturation knob to mimic the effect of tube amplification. It's a subtle but effective way of adding character and punch to thin sounds without changing pushing them in to the realms of distortion. When you turn on the Vinyl emulation you can choose to emulate the needle hitting the record, while the power button smoothly fades the effect in and out. We've all heard those great intros that sound like a blast from the past before diving into an aural onslaught. Well this might just be the tool to help lull your audience into that false sense of security! This is one of those playful fun effects designed to add a bit of spice into your songs and inspire ideas.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cube Synth at $1.99 against Time Machine AUv3 Plugin's $9.99. Cube Synth also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (89% vs 60%). Time Machine AUv3 Plugin's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Cube Synth costs $1.99 and Time Machine AUv3 Plugin $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cube Synth holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Cube Synth's written reviews are positive against 60% of Time Machine AUv3 Plugin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Synth ships an update every 4 months, Time Machine AUv3 Plugin every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on August 9, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cube Synth versus Time Machine AUv3 Plugin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube SynthTime Machine AUv3 Plugin
Price$1.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.7 (16 ratings) — better4.2 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarry Gohs4Pockets.com

Customer experience

Cube Synth

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%

Time Machine AUv3 Plugin

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cube Synth

No in-app purchases

None

Time Machine AUv3 Plugin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cube Synth free?
Cube Synth costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Time Machine AUv3 Plugin free?
Time Machine AUv3 Plugin costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cube Synth or Time Machine AUv3 Plugin?
Cube Synth is rated higher. Cube Synth averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Time Machine AUv3 Plugin averages 4.2 from 14 ratings.
Do Cube Synth or Time Machine AUv3 Plugin have ads?
Neither Cube Synth nor Time Machine AUv3 Plugin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube Synth or Time Machine AUv3 Plugin?
Cube Synth ships an update every 4 months, and Time Machine AUv3 Plugin every 11 months. Most recently, Cube Synth was updated on August 9, 2026 and Time Machine AUv3 Plugin on September 9, 2026.

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