Comparison

studiomux vs BLEASS SampleWiz 2

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

Head to head
About

studiomux

This app bridges iOS devices with your computer for music production. Stream audio, MIDI, and OSC data over USB, integrating mobile apps into your DAW and controlling them with hardware. It supports VST/AU, Ableton Link, and multiple devices for a seamless workflow.

Highlights
  • Stream audio from iOS to Mac/PC
  • VST & AU support for DAWs
  • Control iOS apps with MIDI controllers
  • Send OSC messages to compatible software
  • Ableton Link for multi-device sync
  • Low latency USB connection
Features
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studiomux streams Audio, Midi and OSC via the simple USB cable and completely integrates iOS into your music production environment. Use your music apps just like you would use any other plug-ins. Use Midi controllers connected to your Mac or PC to control apps running on iOS. Or send OSC messages to compatible software. All via the standard USB cable, reliably at a low latency. Sync your musical Apps on multiple iOS devices with the gorgeous new sync tool Ableton Link. Audio: - stream audio from your iDevices to your Mac or Windows PC. - VST & AU support make it extremely easy to integrate iOS apps directly into your DAW. - stream from/to and between multiple devices at once, while using up to 8 seperate stereo channels per device. - IAA, AU v3 & Audiobus integration ensures immediate compatibility with countless iOS music Apps. - IAA & AU v3 & AB Mixer with controls for Volume, Mute & Monitor. - Send channels to easily route apps & effects. - Apps that allow IAA Midi Note-input can be used without any other Midi-setup - exactly like any other instrument VST. - sync IAA Apps via Ableton link, internal or external clock Midi: - control iOS apps with hardware controllers that are connected to your Mac/Pc. - sequence and play iOS apps using a DAW running on your Mac/Pc. - control Mac applications or hardware connected to it, using Lemur, TouchOSC or any other app that uses MIDI. - use iOS apps to play and sequence hardware instruments that are connected to your Mac/Pc. - create virtual MIDI ports on the iPad/iPhone that can be mirrored to the Mac/Pc or other iDevices. - connect several iOS devices to the Mac/Pc - and send MIDI data between them. OSC: - control OSC capable Software on Mac/Pc with one of many available OSC apps. - send OSC data between iDevices and Mac/Pc - forward as many ports as you need, and treat iOS apps as if they would run directly on the same system. other Requirements: iOS 9.3 and up OSX 10.10 and up Windows 10 (requires iTunes) and up studiomux needs a small helper app installed on the Mac or PC - please download it from our webpage: https://zerodebug.com/#/studiomux visit us our forum for support https://community.zerodebug.com/

About

BLEASS SampleWiz 2

This app is a powerful sample and synthesis instrument that allows you to capture and transform any sound into a playable synth voice. It offers modern features like granular engines and MPE, alongside an intuitive workflow for both beginners and experienced musicians.

Highlights
  • Sample & Synthesis instrument
  • Granular and cloud sample engines
  • MPE support for expressive performance
  • iOS/desktop interoperability
  • Intuitive sampling and sound design tools
  • Capture and import sounds easily
Features
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Born of the imagination of world-renowned keyboardist Jordan Rudess and the software engineering excellence of French audio developer BLEASS, SampleWiz 2 is a unique and powerful S&S (sample & synthesis) instrument. BLEASS SampleWiz 2 combines modern features such as granular and cloud sample engines, MPE, and iOS/desktop interoperability, with the satisfying, rapid workflow of classic hardware samplers. Capture any sound, import your own samples, and transform them into playable instruments in just a few gestures. Granular and cloud-based sound engines, slicing, modulation assignment, filtering, envelope shaping, drive, and integrated effects provide powerful yet immediate tools for sculpting sounds ranging from subtle textures to entirely new sonic landscapes. Full MPE support (Slide and Pressure) enables deeply expressive performances, giving every gesture a direct impact on sound and allowing nuanced control over dynamics, timbre, and movement. Designed for touch from the ground up, SampleWiz 2 combines powerful sampling and synthesis capabilities with an intuitive workflow that keeps experimentation fast, interactive, and musical. Whether you're capturing inspiration, crafting original instruments, or performing expressive parts, SampleWiz 2 turns sound creation into a tactile and inspiring experience. Also available for desktop. For more information, visit https://www.bleass.com/samplewiz2/

Screenshots

studiomux3 screens
BLEASS SampleWiz 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: studiomux at $9.99 against BLEASS SampleWiz 2's $19.99. studiomux also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). BLEASS SampleWiz 2's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 1.9) and review sentiment (70% vs 38%). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

studiomux costs $9.99 and BLEASS SampleWiz 2 $19.99 up front. BLEASS SampleWiz 2 sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. studiomux asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BLEASS SampleWiz 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BLEASS SampleWiz 2 has 121 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of studiomux's written reviews are positive against 70% of BLEASS SampleWiz 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

studiomux ships an update every 2 weeks, BLEASS SampleWiz 2 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
studiomux versus BLEASS SampleWiz 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterstudiomuxBLEASS SampleWiz 2
Price$9.99 — better$19.99
Rating1.9 (20 ratings)4.7 (121 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.3% of reviews70.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20121 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB512 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppBCBLEASS

Customer experience

studiomux

All ratings20 ratings
Positive10.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive38.3%
Neutral7.2%
Negative54.5%

BLEASS SampleWiz 2

All ratings121 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive70.2%
Neutral8.5%
Negative21.3%

Bugs and requests

studiomux

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

BLEASS SampleWiz 2

Reported bugs

30 issues
  • Standalone app won't open
  • App crashes in standalone mode
  • Cannot buy or download presets
  • App crashes when trying to buy presets
  • App does not start on iPad Air m3 iOS 26.5
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  • App won't open on M5 iPad Pro 13’
  • In-app purchases not appearing
  • App slows down heavily and crashes with many presets
  • User samples disappearing
  • Ableton Link not working over Wi-Fi
  • In-app purchase packs not downloading or loading
  • Restore purchase option hangs or crashes app
  • Sample end knob not a modulation destination
  • AUv3 plugin glitches
  • Randomize button breaks Bleass output in Loopy Pro
  • Modern mode missing
  • App issues when a large number of user presets are stored
  • LFO rate not slow enough
  • Timestretch feature missing
  • Loop point setting not accurate
  • Pinch and zoom not available
  • Full-screen ad appears when changing volume
  • User samples disappear and reappear inconsistently
  • Recording in Cubasis not working
  • Chipmunk effect with higher/lower notes without Modern mode
  • No slice triggers
  • Undo mode missing
  • Manual missing
  • No favorites section
  • New IAPs causing app bloat

Requested features

18 requests
  • Dual and split program functionality
  • More random options per module
  • Ability to see imported sample file names
  • Audition sounds in sampler before loading
  • Undo mode
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  • Manual
  • Favorites section
  • Slice triggers
  • Timestretch feature
  • Pinch and zoom for sample editing
  • Adjust LFO rate to be slower
  • Modern mode from SampleWiz 1
  • Local storage for user presets
  • Folder support for presets
  • Ability to modulate sample end knob
  • Improve loop point accuracy
  • Make save buttons taller to prevent overwriting
  • Preview on iOS file picker

In-app purchases

None

studiomux

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

BLEASS SampleWiz 2

One-time14
  • MPE Endeavors Preset PackFree
  • Blue Lines And Grains$3.99
  • Sample The World$3.99
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  • Imer6ia Preset Pack$3.99
  • MPE Preset Pack #1$3.99
  • Jordan Rudess Preset Pack$3.99
  • House Preset Pack$3.99
  • Mika Preset Pack$3.99
  • Dan Müller Preset Pack$3.99
  • Very Sick Beats$3.99
  • Retro Sonic Lofi$3.99
  • Heritage Synths Soundscapes$4.99
  • TheSoundTestRoom Preset Pack$5.99
  • Sound Of Izrael Preset Pack$6.99

Questions

Is studiomux free?
studiomux costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLEASS SampleWiz 2 free?
BLEASS SampleWiz 2 costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, studiomux or BLEASS SampleWiz 2?
BLEASS SampleWiz 2 is rated higher. studiomux averages 1.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while BLEASS SampleWiz 2 averages 4.7 from 121 ratings.
Do studiomux or BLEASS SampleWiz 2 have ads?
Neither studiomux nor BLEASS SampleWiz 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, studiomux or BLEASS SampleWiz 2?
studiomux ships an update every 2 weeks, and BLEASS SampleWiz 2 every 4 months. Most recently, studiomux was updated on October 15, 2026 and BLEASS SampleWiz 2 on October 9, 2026.

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