# AC-X > Wireless 16-channel control surface for music production software. (iPhone/iPad app by Natsuko Asakura.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-x/id928094549 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Natsuko Asakura](https://appshunter.io/developer/324541582) - Category: Music, Productivity - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 2.60/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 27 MB - Released: 2014-10-17 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-x/id928094549/reviews.md ## What is AC? Introducing AC-X, a 16 channel wireless control surface for Apple’s Logic Pro X and other recording/mixing systems. It uses Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth for connecting to the host computer. (MIDI over Bluetooth LE requires compatible hardware and operating systems - see below for details) It was designed to maximise screen real estate for hands on mixing, whilst also giving quick access to deeper functions via a slide-in control panel which can be summoned to either side of the mixer screen. This ensures the channels you need to access are never obscured. Likewise, the transport buttons (play, stop etc) are integrated into the time display at the top of the screen to always be available. The app uses the industry standard MCU protocol, so should work with most recording/mixing software out there (but not Pro Tools yet). For the initial release, the control panel button layout is set up for Logic Pro X… but the main mixing screen should work with most other systems too. We will add button layouts for more systems when we have completed testing them. UPDATE: We have added control layouts for: *MOTU Digital Performer *Cubase *Reaper *Ableton Live *Reason *Studio One *Adobe Audition If you’re system is not supported, drop us an email at saitarasoftsupport@gmail.com and we’ll try to get it added. Compatibility: Remember that you don’t need an existing Wi-Fi network. Indeed you can sometimes get better results by creating a private Wi-Fi network between your Mac and the iPad. Your iPad needs iOS 8 and Bluetooth 4.0 in order to use the MIDI over Bluetooth system (basically iPad 3rd generation or newer), but will happily run in 8 channel mode using Wi-Fi only. The host computer also needs Bluetooth 4.0 and OS X 10.10 Yosemite for MIDI over Bluetooth, older OS X versions can support Wi-Fi only (8 channels). If using Wi-Fi only, flip the switch in the control panel to “Wi-Fi + BT” If using Bluetooth only or Bluetooth AND Wi-Fi, switch to “BT +Wi-Fi” ## Key features - 16-channel wireless control surface - Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity - Maximizes screen real estate - Slide-in control panel for deeper functions - Integrated transport buttons - Supports industry-standard MCU protocol - Multiple software layouts available ## Recent user reviews (4 of 4) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-x/id928094549/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Works like a charm *2022-11-30, version 1.1* Love it, and it works for what I need. I’m not a bot, or affiliated with the app in any way shape or form. This review is my own, and no money has exchanged accounts, other than my purchase of said app. ### 5/5 — Best MCU iOS app *2021-02-15, version 1.1* 16 channels of mixing power over rtpmidi! Using with both Reason and Reaper with great success. ### 1/5 — Does nothing *2018-07-19, version 1.1* Wow. Put Mac Only for us tired people u Fockheads ### 1/5 — Do NOT Buy This! *2015-03-05, version 1.1* I bought this product over a week ago. Within a couple of hours I knew it was a mistake. AC-X kept crashing. I'm running on a iPad Air and MacBook Pro (2014) with Apple software only. So the issue is not my hardware or previously installed software. I immediately emailed the developer but have not heard from them yet. What a waste of money. ## Frequently asked questions about AC ### What is AC-X? AC-X is a 16-channel wireless control surface application designed for music production software. It connects to your host computer via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, offering hands-on control for mixing and deeper functions. ### What music software does AC-X support? AC-X is designed to work with systems using the MCU protocol, including Logic Pro X, MOTU Digital Performer, Cubase, Reaper, Ableton Live, Reason, Studio One, and Adobe Audition. Pro Tools is not currently supported. ### What are the compatibility requirements for AC-X? For MIDI over Bluetooth, your iPad needs iOS 8 and Bluetooth 4.0 (iPad 3rd gen or newer), and your host computer needs OS X 10.10 Yosemite. Wi-Fi only mode is supported on older OS X versions and iPads without Bluetooth 4.0, offering 8-channel control. ### How does AC-X maximize screen real estate? AC-X maximizes screen real estate by keeping essential mixing channels visible and accessible. A slide-in control panel can be summoned to either side of the mixer screen for quick access to deeper functions without obscuring the main view. ### Does AC-X have ads? No, AC-X does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free experience for music production. ### What is the price of AC-X? AC-X is a paid application priced at $4.99. This one-time purchase provides access to all its features and functionalities. ### How often is AC-X updated? The last update for AC-X was on October 27, 2014, with version 1.1. Given the age of the last update, users may want to check for developer responsiveness regarding future updates or support. ### What is the user sentiment for AC-X? AC-X has a rating of 2.6 stars from 5 ratings. This indicates a mixed to negative user sentiment, suggesting potential issues or areas for improvement that users have experienced. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.1 — 2014-10-27 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Added control layouts for: *MOTU Digital Performer *Cubase *Reaper *Ableton Live *Reason *Studio One *Adobe Audition ### 1.0 — 2014-10-17 No release notes. ## Apps similar to AC | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [MIDIAngloXL - Control Surface](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midiangloxl-control-surface/id579999924) | — | $4.99 | Music | | [isfizz](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isfizz/id6470708963) | 4.7 (12) | $2.99 | Music | | [Chords Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chords-player/id1180443892) | 3.7 (3) | $2.99 | Music | | [SWAM Tenor Trombone](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swam-tenor-trombone/id1470246529) | 3.7 (3) | $29.99 | Music | | [PlaySections](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playsections/id1032204861) | 4.0 (21) | $1.99 | Music | | [97.5 WKMZ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/975-wkmz/id1449158911) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Music | ## More apps by Natsuko Asakura - [AC-X Mini](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ac-x-mini/id832673361) - [Cueist](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cueist/id1044819635) - [Bullist](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullist/id1057655604) - [ReFlexFX](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflexfx/id1562441223) - [Cueist 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cueist-2/id1628924488) All apps by Natsuko Asakura: https://appshunter.io/developer/324541582 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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