Comparison

Loopseque 8 vs Low Poly Synth

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

Head to head
About

Loopseque 8

Create and mix music projects like a DJ with a powerful sequencer, sampler, and effects. Features include multi-channel audio, advanced pattern editing, and a sample editor for detailed sound manipulation. Record live sessions and integrate with other music apps and devices.

Highlights
  • DJ-style project mixing with crossfading
  • Advanced step sequencing with modulation and effects
  • Comprehensive sample editor with ADSR controls
  • Multiple built-in effects and master bus processing
  • Record live sessions for DAW import
  • Ableton Link and AudioBus support
Features
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Loopseque 8 is a logical evolution of the Loopseque’s idea. Thanks to the modern iPad capabilities, we were able to implement much more effects, more audio channels, improved graphics and many other features, the chief among which is the ability to mix projects as we do it with tracks in DJ's music apps. Loopseque is back with a rounded beat machine, percussion drum sequencer, the ability to change samples, patterns on the run, use effects, filters, etc to easily create a musical atmosphere that you like. You can record sessions, use audio Copy/Paste or AudioBus to work with created audio material outside Loopseque 8 application. MIX PROJECTS IN A DJ WAY • 2 decks allow you to play 2 projects at once. • Crossfade between the decks. • One engine is one tempo - all projects are always in sync. • Ableton link - synchronize Loopseque 8 with Ableton live or any other device that supports this technology. • The One deck mode - more functions for control on the same screen. ROUND SEQUENCER IS BACK (with new and so long-requested features) • Rotation rate for each pattern. • Bit Slicer for each pattern. • Modulation, Velocity, and Panorama for each step. • Change pitch for each step. • Independent Swing for each deck. NEW SAMPLE EDITOR • ADSR for Volume and Filter. • 8 parameters for modulation. • Copy/Paste sample from other iOS apps. • Cut, reverse, repitch, filter and volume control. REWORKED EFFECTS • Beat Repeater with variable sample rate conversion during playback. • 2 types of Delay with the filter. • Filter LP/HP/BP and LFO. • Reverb with filter, hold, and depth. Master bus effects: • 8 channel equalizer. • Compressor. • Limiter. PROJECTS AND SAMPLES: • Use more than 400 samples of bass, percussion, effects, chords, processed base drums, and synths or upload own. • Design your own project by adding the cover art, artist name and share it with your friends. • Record your live sessions performance and open it in your DAW later. WAY OF USE • At home or studio. • In live gigs. • On the move. • With other gears. • With other iOS apps. SPECIFICATION Sequencer: • 32 bars cycle length • 32 steps pattern length • 16 patterns on each track • 32 tracks - 16 per Deck • 8 channels - 4 per Deck • Swing for each deck • Rotation rate • Velocity • Panorama • Modulation • Bit Slicer for each pattern • Rotation rate for each channel • AudioBus support - master and deck A/B outs. • Ableton Link support. Sample editor: • Pitch +/- 12 semitones. • Volume up to +12dB • Sample length. • Sample reverse. • Sample bit crusher. • Sample ADSR. • Filter - LP, HP, BP, • Filter ADSR. • Modulation section one • Sample start and end. • Sample volume envelope attack and decay. • Modulation section two • Cutoff / Resonance. • Filter envelope attack and decay. Effects: • Beat Repeater - Forward/Reverse, Filter, Quantize, Playback rate, Repeat time. • Delay - Stereo and Ping-Pong, Filter, Delay time. • Filter - LP, HP, BP, Shelf, LFO, Bit Crusher. • Reverb - Room size, Filter, Hold, Dump, Width. Master bus effects: • EQ 8 channel. • Compressor. • Limiter. Explore new tricks to create music with Loopseque 8, subscribe here: https://www.facebook.com/Loopseque/ https://www.youtube.com/loopseque https://instagram.com/loopseque/ https://twitter.com/loopseque https://loopseque.com

About

Low Poly Synth

Generate unique, atmospheric melodic sounds with billions of presets. Explore new timbres through random generation or precise editing. Record and export your creations in various formats.

Highlights
  • Billions of unique timbres
  • Random sound generation
  • MIDI control
  • Real-time audio recording
  • WAV and SunVox export
  • Audio Unit Extension (AUv3)
Features
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Low Poly Synth is a generator of melodic atmospheric sounds with billions of unique timbres. The app is built on modified synthesis algorithms from Fractal Bits, Relic Waves, and Relic Flow, with the addition of pure tone generation code. The sound space is divided into 4294967296 presets, each corresponding to a set of 8 sample textures. The volume of an individual sample can be adjusted in the top panel or via MIDI (Settings -> MIDI Mapping). The bottom panel is a classic musical keyboard that sets the note for the sounds in the set. Each note triggers all 8 samples at once - together they form a complex harmonic pattern that almost never repeats over time due to the different lengths of the looped fragments. Features: * search for new sounds with three buttons: next random set, edit code, previous set; each set of 8 sounds corresponds to a code of 8 characters (you can save/copy/paste it as plain text); * three types of keyboards for live performing: on-screen, PC keyboard, MIDI input; for the on-screen keyboard, you can set the number of displayed octaves and scale; * 20+ parameters can be controlled via MIDI or directly through the app interface: Settings -> MIDI Mapping; * real-time audio recording to WAV (32-bit); * export to: WAV (one file or a set), SunVox (samples + effects in one file), text clipboard; * the LCK button freezes individual samples - they will not change during the search for new sets; * Audio Unit Extension (AUv3), Wi-Fi export/import. Double clicking on a parameter opens a window for setting the exact value. If you enable the Hold option, the notes will play endlessly, without reacting to key release (noteOff) events; turning the note on again works like turning it off; there are two ways to enable this option: 1) using the Hold parameter in the "MIDI Mapping" window; 2) by pressing the HOLD button, which appears in place of LCK while playing the musical keyboard: press HOLD, release the desired notes - then the released notes will continue to play.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Low Poly Synth at 4.8 against Loopseque 8's 4.4. Low Poly Synth also leads on price ($1.99 vs $3.99) and device support (3 vs 1). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Loopseque 8 costs $3.99 and Low Poly Synth $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Low Poly Synth holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 18 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Loopseque 8's written reviews are positive against 88% of Low Poly Synth's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Loopseque 8 versus Low Poly Synth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopseque 8Low Poly Synth
Price$3.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.4 (12 ratings)4.8 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews — better87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1218 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCasual UndergroundAlexander Zolotov

Customer experience

Loopseque 8

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative0.0%

Low Poly Synth

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

Loopseque 8

No in-app purchases

None

Low Poly Synth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loopseque 8 free?
Loopseque 8 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Low Poly Synth free?
Low Poly Synth costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Loopseque 8 or Low Poly Synth?
Low Poly Synth is rated higher. Loopseque 8 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Low Poly Synth averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.
Do Loopseque 8 or Low Poly Synth have ads?
Neither Loopseque 8 nor Low Poly Synth shows ads.

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