Comparison

DRC vs Timbre Dock

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

Head to head
About

DRC

This virtual analog synthesizer offers classic analog sound design with a user-friendly interface. Explore rich sonic textures and create unique patches with its versatile oscillators, filters, and built-in effects. Compatible with popular music production apps.

Highlights
  • AUv3 compatible
  • Up to 8 voices
  • Multi-wave oscillators
  • 4 pole self resonant low pass Ladder Filter
  • Stereo Tape Delay
  • Lush Stereo Reverb
  • Arpeggiator
Features
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DRC is a versatile virtual analog polyphonic synthesizer that captures the essence of classic analog synths with a simple yet powerful set of parameters. It offers exceptional sound design capabilities, delivering a sonic experience reminiscent of legendary instruments like the Roland Juno, Minimoog, and more. Features: - AUv3 compatible (use it on Garageband, AUM, NS2, Cubasis, Loopy Pro, etc) - Up to 8 voices - Two main oscillators, one sub-oscillator and one noise source - Multi-wave oscillators (SIN, TRI, SAW, SQR with PWM) - Detune, sync and ring modulation - 4 pole self resonant low pass Ladder Filter - 2 pole multi-mode filter (LP, HP, BD, NOTCH) - 2 LFO's and 2 analog modeled envelope generators - Stereo Tape Delay with time modulation - Lush Stereo Reverb with modulation and self growing decay - True stereo, analog modeled multi mode chorus - Arpeggiator with 4 modes, tempo sync and hold function - Sync to external MIDI clock - MIDI clock out - Audiobus Compatible - Ableton Link Compatible For detailed operation information and requirements please visit www.imaginando.pt/products/drc-polyphonic-synthesizer/help/contents "Elegant, easy to navigate and sounds brilliant." "I can't enough express how amazed and happy I am playing this app. Before writing this review I read the manual (you must) and tested every parameter until I understood perfectly how each one responded to the final output sound. I have to tell you the presets do not show how powerful this synth can be, you have to tweak by yourself every filter, modifier and fx's. For me the filter is the secret in this app to get a differentiated sound compared to your other synth app's. Filter adds a deep texture and resolution to the sound that I forgot lfo's and adsr's.” "One of the best iPad synthesizers!" "This sounds better than 99% of iOS synths. Filters are awesome. Modulation options are numerous. Effects are great. Sounds like a Mac plugin, not an iOS synth. Very little out there like this. I have paid hundreds on the Mac for this kind of sound." "A wonderful synth with its own unique character to it." "This app is excellent! Just enough of a twist on the standard synth app to make it worth the investment. Patch creation seems to be the focus, and UI is perfect for flipping back and forth while working out new presets." "Huge tone that will cut through any mix Fantastic control options for the musician Rich sounds and a beautiful visual design A developer who cares greatly about his customers and creation (frequent updates) It's alive! Recommended!" "Easy to lose yourself in sound design. The sound sources, fx, filters and modulations are all laid out to be very easily accessible. The mixer is great for tweaking the balance between the sound sources to fine tune your sound. Can tell some love went in to making this" "Great, rich, full-sounding sounds! Great job!!!" "Awesome updates from a developer who truly cares about both their customers and their work. Nice job!" "It is FAT. The interface is intuitive. It is universal." "This is really a fine example of a synthesizer whose developers love synthesizers. It is rather difficult to explain, but there is something within not only the interface, but in the nature of the sounds that this thing produces that shows their passion. This synthesizer is a patch designer's tool, not a preset player. Yes, it does come with some nice patches which show off some of its abilities, but when you start to dig in yourself, you can create some really unusual sounds." "Excellent job guys. The GUI looks great and everything is extremely easy to access and in a logical way." "Nice effects section great delay nice chord section IAA instrument support complete with transport bar and Midi learn. Good stuff."

About

Timbre Dock

Features
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Timbre Dock is an independent companion app for the Artiphon Orba 2. Connect over USB or Bluetooth MIDI and work with everything on the instrument from your iPhone. • Beats — a drum loop editor on a step grid. Start from Rock, Funk, Disco, Blues Shuffle, Swing or Waltz, set velocity per hit, preview on the Orba's own kit, and send the loop to the instrument as a song you can overdub. • Library — every song on the Orba 2 and your phone in one list, with cover photos. Browse sound packs and individual sounds, mix them freely, delete what you no longer need. • Save the loop you just played — as a complete song, on the instrument and on your phone. • Sample — record or import your own sounds (GarageBand, Files, AirDrop) and upload them as playable kits and instruments. Pitch is detected automatically. • Twelve original Timbre Dock sound sets built in: guitar, electric bass, kalimba, handpan, a classic drum set and more. • Save as music — record a full loop as an audio file for iMovie. Timbre Dock never overwrites anything on the instrument and never touches its firmware. No account, no ads, no tracking. Free to try for 7 days with every feature. After that, unlock Timbre Dock with a one-time purchase — no subscription. Requires an Artiphon Orba 2. Saving loops, sending songs and uploading sounds need a USB connection (USB-C, or a Lightning-to-USB camera adapter); playing, settings, the library and building beats also work over Bluetooth. Timbre Dock is not made by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Artiphon Inc. "Orba" and "Artiphon" are trademarks of Artiphon Inc., used only to identify compatible hardware.

Screenshots

DRC4 screens
Timbre Dock3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Timbre Dock at Free against DRC's $8.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Timbre Dock is free to download; DRC costs $8.99 up front. DRC sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Timbre Dock sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DRC versus Timbre Dock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDRCTimbre Dock
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (658 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings658 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImaginando Lda. ARON M'KLOS PETO

Bugs and requests

DRC

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent behavior when restoring purchases
  • Compatibility issues with some iOS versions or devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bluetooth MIDI support
  • More advanced modulation options
  • Improved preset management and organization

Timbre Dock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

DRC

One-time10
  • Unlock Synth Engine$3.99
  • Unlock Sonic Alchemy$3.99
  • Unlock Factory Expansion$3.99
Show 7 more
  • Unlock Sounds From Outer Space$3.99
  • Unlock Iconic Sounds Vol. 1$3.99
  • Unlock Iconic Sounds Vol. 2$3.99
  • Unlock Iconic Sounds Vol. 3$3.99
  • Unlock Constellations Toolkit$3.99
  • Unlock Iconic Sounds Vol. 4$3.99
  • Electric Sheep Dreams$3.99
2 purchases

Timbre Dock

One-time2
  • 7-Day Free TrialFree
  • Timbre Dock Full Version$9.99

Questions

Is DRC free?
DRC costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Timbre Dock free?
Timbre Dock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DRC or Timbre Dock have ads?
Neither DRC nor Timbre Dock shows ads.

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