Egoist vs Theremini Advanced Software Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Egoist
This app lets you extract grooves from any audio file, transforming your music library into a sound source. It offers tools for sketching tracks with sample slicing, basslines, beats, and effects, suitable for both studio and on-the-go use.
- Audio Unit v3 & Standalone
- Sample slicing and manipulation
- Onboard bass and beat synthesizers
- Effect sequencer
- Pattern chaining for song creation
- Slice keyboard functionality
- iCloud synchronization
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Egoist is a groove instrument. Load any audio file and squeeze the groove out of it! Try your mp3 library and use it as a sound source! The additional onboard bass, beat and fx units make Egoist the perfect track sketch tool in the studio and on the road. • Audio Unit v3 & Standalone • Quick + Easy track sketching, based on sample slicing • Minimal, yet effective bass line • Unique beat box with more than 1000 drums from vintage to electronic • Effect Sequencer • Randomizers in all areas • iCloud Synchronization of Presets and Samples • AudioShare • Mixdown / Bounce • Full Midi Support (Virtual, Network, Bluetooth, Extern) • Music Library Access SLICER: The Slicer arranges up to 16 slices of the loaded sample. Apply different parameters like Reverse, Attack, Decay, Level and pitch with the sequencer. Using the 16 available patterns, up to 16 different samples can be used at any time. BASS & BEAT: Egoist includes a great sounding bassline synthesizer/sequencer. The bassline synth offers a mean and strong sound, with different lowpass filter flavors and overdrive. The versatile sequencer is capable of notes and pitch bends of any length. The internal beat box offers kick, snare and hihat, along with a simple sequencer. If you imagine, that you can change the drum sounds with each pattern, limitations start to get you inspired! EFFECTRIX INSIDE: The Effect unit brings funky hickups to your tracks. Engage tapestop, looper, reverb or filter at any time to give your beats that otherworldly feel and create stunning breaks! SONG SEQUENCER: Chain your patterns! Or create stunning breakbeats by changing patterns quickly! The internal Part/Song sequencer lets you sketch your pattern progressions and line out your next track. ALWAYS SPECIAL: The very special Slice Keys turn Egoist into a slice keyboard! Play the sequencer steps on the keyboard, with all their settings and effects, you will not believe how cool that is!
Theremini Advanced Software Editor
This application allows users to deeply customize and manage sounds for their Moog Theremini hardware synthesizer. It provides tools to create new presets, edit existing ones, and organize sound libraries. Users can also access an exclusive library of new presets to enhance their creative process.
- Create new presets
- Edit existing presets
- Craft new sounds in real-time
- Manage preset libraries
- Share sound libraries
- Edit global settings
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Unlock your Theremini’s previously unseen world of sonic features with The Moog Theremini Advanced Software Editor. This editor puts the power of sound design in your hands by allowing you to access new layers of the Theremini’s synthesis engine. Easily craft new and exciting sounds for your Moog Theremini, re-sculpt existing presets, and share your sonic creations with others. The Moog Theremini Advanced Software Editor also includes an exclusive library of new presets to kick-start your creative process. NOTE: This application does not make sound by itself. It is an editor librarian app for the Moog Theremini. To use this app, the user must have a Lightning to USB host adapter (for iPads with Lightning connector) or the Apple Camera Connection Kit (for iPads with 30pin connector) and a mini USB cable. FEATURES Create new presets Edit existing presets Craft new sounds in real-time while playing your Moog Theremini Create or edit preset libraries with built in Library Manager Unlimited preset storage Share libraries of sounds via email or iTunes file sharing Edit the Theremini’s global settings Built in Editor User Manual, Theremini User Manual, and Quick Start Guide Simple drag-and-drop preset library Quick Save for instantly editing an existing sound
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Egoist at 4.6 against Theremini Advanced Software Editor's 3.8. Egoist also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 60%) and ratings volume (65 vs 13). Theremini Advanced Software Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Egoist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Theremini Advanced Software Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.
Egoist holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Egoist has 65 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Egoist's written reviews are positive against 60% of Theremini Advanced Software Editor's.
Egoist ships an update every 2 months, Theremini Advanced Software Editor every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Egoist | Theremini Advanced Software Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (65 ratings) — better | 3.8 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 65 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 5.1.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 437 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sugar Bytes GmbH | Moog Music Inc. |
Customer experience
Egoist
Theremini Advanced Software Editor
In-app purchases
Egoist
- Egoist Full Version$29.99
Theremini Advanced Software Editor
No in-app purchases
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