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Reel vs Woodpecker

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Reel compared with Woodpecker
DetailReel logo ReelWoodpecker logo Woodpecker
What it doesA portable 4-track recorder for iPhone with hardware-inspired workflow A menu bar app that gives your Mac keyboard the sound of a real mechanical keyboard
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Pricing modelPaid Paid
Pricing$14.99 / £14.99 / €17.99 one-time purchase $4.99 one-time purchase, with 24 hours free trial. Up to 3 Macs.
Key features
  • 32-bit float audio recording up to 96kHz
  • 4 tracks per recording, stereo or mono
  • Overdub and punch-in with latency compensation
  • Bar-synced looper with 1, 2, 4, 8 or 16 bar lengths
  • Jog wheel interface with haptic feedback
  • MIDI clock and transport sync
  • 8-in / 10-out USB audio routing
  • Export as WAV, AIFF or M4A with stems
  • Reverse playback and reverse recording
  • Master Record and Resample
  • 22 recorded mechanical switch options
  • Spatial panning of sounds across keyboard layout
  • Adjustable room acoustics
  • Automatic muting during calls
  • Silent in password fields
  • Privacy-focused with no keystroke recording
  • Support for up to 3 Macs per license
  • 24-hour free trial before purchase
What makes it different
  • Hardware-inspired jog wheel interface with haptic feedback for tactile control
  • 32-bit float audio recording with no clipping worries
  • One-time purchase with no subscription or ads
  • Auto-routing with any class-compliant USB audio interface
  • Local-first recording with optional iCloud sync
  • Every key plays its own spatially-panned recording from 22 authentic mechanical switch options
  • Stays silent automatically during calls and in password fields for privacy and professionalism
  • Records nothing you type, only plays sounds
  • One-time purchase at $4.99 with 24-hour free trial
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