Side by side
Flip vs Octachron
Both stand on beat making software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid AndroidiPhone
Flip packs sampling, sequencing and performance tools into a mobile studio with broad export options. Consider the nine-track ceiling, paid pricing and platform-specific sample-store history before buying.
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Paid iPhoneMac
OCTACHRON offers detailed MIDI sequencing and pattern tools, but requires another sound source. Check host compatibility if you plan to use it as an AUv3 plugin; GarageBand is not supported.
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| Flip | Octachron | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Flip Sampler for Android: $9.49, paid once | OCTACHRON: $9.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | flipsampler.com | octachron.de |
| On beat making software | #25 of 32 | #29 of 32 |
Flip: what it does well
- Imports samples or records through an interface
- Nine tracks include effects and equalization
- Supports automation and polymetric looping
- Exports tracks, stems and project archives
- Ableton Link synchronizes other equipment
What to know first
- No free plan
- Nine-track limit
- Android compatibility is not guaranteed
- iOS sample-pack store was discontinued
Octachron: what it does well
- Up to 16 mutable tracks and eight chainable patterns
- Includes trigger probability, conditions, and ratcheting
- Exports MIDI files and mapping presets
- Works offline without ads or tracking tools
What to know first
- Does not create sounds itself
- Does not work with GarageBand
- No free trial or free plan
- Available on iOS and macOS platforms
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