Comparison

PC3K Sound Editor vs Bulldog Samples

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

Head to head
About

PC3K Sound Editor

This tool allows for the editing and manipulation of sound programs and setups for the Kurzweil PC3K synthesizer. It offers real-time parameter adjustments, layer management, and data transfer capabilities directly from an iPad.

Highlights
  • Program Channel Mixer
  • Program Common parameter editing
  • Program Layer manipulation
  • MIDI Continuous Controller tools
  • Real-time Setup Mode parameter editing
  • Import Setup Zones
  • Transmit and receive data
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PC3K Sound Editor is a Sound Development tool created specifically for Kurzweil PC3K keyboard/synthesizer. It requires a Kurzweil PC3K keyboard.   Some of PC3K Editor's features now include:   •Program Channel Mixer •Editing of Program Common parameters including Insert and Aux FX selectors •Basic Program Layer manipulation. Copy and paste of Layers from other PC3K Programs •MIDI Continuous Controller tools and Program Info display •Real time editing of all PC3K Setup Mode parameters •Import of Setup Zones from other PC3K Setups •Transmitting and receiving of Programs, Setups, FX Chains and other objects data •On-screen keyboard •Direct USB/MIDI connection with Apple iPad Camera Adapter •Wireless connection possible using MIDI network   This PC3K Editor is an app for iPad only. Kurzweil and PC3K is are trademarks of Young Chang Co., Ltd. Soundtower is a trademark of Soundtower Inc.

About

Bulldog Samples

Features
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Bulldog Samples e um workstation/sampler multitimbral profissional para iPad e iPhone com cinco motores de sintese e samplers de alta qualidade. 5 MOTORES INCLUIDOS Política de Privacidade: https://bulldogsamples.com.br/app-bulldog-samples-politica-de-privacidade/ Termos de Uso (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Bulldog Synth: sintese virtual analogica com 4 OSCs, filtro SVF, envelopes AHDSR e 4 slots de efeitos - Bulldog FM: motor DX7 compativel, carrega cartuchos .syx originais de Yamaha DX7 - Bulldog Organ: Hammond B3 com 9 drawbars, Leslie rotary, percussao e vibrato/chorus - Bulldog EP: Rhodes Mark I e Wurlitzer 200A com tremolo, chorus e overdrive - Bulldog Pianos: Piano de concerto em SFZ com amostras de alta resolucao PERFORMANCE EM TEMPO REAL - Ate 16 tracks por Scene, cada uma com motor independente - 256 Scenes (128 Banco A + 128 Banco B) com crossfade de 120ms - Mixer de performance com VU meters, volume, pan, mute e solo por canal - Sample Pads 8: grade de 8 pads one-shot para loops e efeitos ao vivo (Pro) PLANOS - Free: Rhodes/Wurlitzer + Black Steinway + ate 4 Scenes - gratis para sempre - Start: Synth + Organ + Todos os Pianos + Scenes ilimitadas - Pro: Todos os 5 motores + Sample Pads + Scenes ilimitadas Todos os planos incluem teste gratis de 7 dias. Cancele quando quiser.

Screenshots

Bulldog Samples4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PC3K Sound Editor at none against Bulldog Samples's 4. PC3K Sound Editor also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Bulldog Samples's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). 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. Bulldog Samples sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. PC3K Sound Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PC3K Sound Editor ships an update every 3 months, Bulldog Samples every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PC3K Sound Editor versus Bulldog Samples: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPC3K Sound EditorBulldog Samples
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB938 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoundTower Inc.Jose Alcides101674355581

In-app purchases

None

PC3K Sound Editor

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Bulldog Samples

Subscriptions4
  • Plano Start7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Plano Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Plano Start (Anual)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Plano Pro (Anual)7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is PC3K Sound Editor free?
PC3K Sound Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bulldog Samples free?
Bulldog Samples is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PC3K Sound Editor or Bulldog Samples have ads?
Neither PC3K Sound Editor nor Bulldog Samples shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PC3K Sound Editor or Bulldog Samples?
PC3K Sound Editor ships an update every 3 months, and Bulldog Samples every 3 days. Most recently, PC3K Sound Editor was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bulldog Samples on October 3, 2026.

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