# DAW Control

> Wireless DAW controller for Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and other Mackie Control compatible software. (iPhone/iPad app by VITALIY TARASYUK.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daw-control/id574125383 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [VITALIY TARASYUK](https://appshunter.io/developer/519720278)
- Category: Music, Productivity
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 46 App Store ratings · 153 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 239 MB
- Languages: American English, Russian
- Released: 2012-11-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daw-control/id574125383/reviews.md

## What is DAW Control?

DAW Control is a wireless DAW(Digital Audio Workstation) software controller, especially optimized for Apple Logic® and Ableton Live®. DAW Control is compatible with both MAC and Windows. Support RETINA display for The New iPad. (iPad 3)

Daw Control has nice and fast interface. So you can enjoy the work without jerking or any delays.

It is support Logic Control and Mackie Control protocols.

Built-in presets for main layout:
Logic Pro
Ableton Live
Cubase/Nuendo
Fl Studio

Layouts:
Surface
Transport

Other software which supports the Mackie Control protocol will work with the "Default Mode"

Works without additional server software on OS X "Tiger" and above.
Also works on Windows XP, Vista, And 7 with solutions such as Tobias Erichsen's "rtpMIDI" driver.

Software which support Mackie Protocol:
Apple's Logic
Pro Tools
MOTU's Digital Performer (v6.02 upwards)
Cubase/Nuendo
Cakewalk Sonar
Reaper
Ableton Live
Propellerhead Reason/Record
Sony Vegas/Acid Pro
FruityLoops Studio
Presonus Studio One
Adobe Audition
Mackie Tracktion
Final Cut Pro

## Key features

- Wireless DAW control
- Optimized for Logic Pro and Ableton Live
- Supports Mackie Control protocol
- Fast and responsive interface
- Built-in presets for popular DAWs
- RETINA display support

## What do users think of DAW Control?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ✅ Works seamlessly with Ableton Live
- ✅ Works well with Logic Pro
- ✅ Works effectively with Reaper
- ✅ Works with Digital Performer
- ✅ Easy setup process
- ✅ Affordable price point
- ✅ Responsive faders and controls
- ✅ Good wireless MIDI connectivity
- ✅ Customizable button mapping
- ✅ Compatible with older iPad models
- ✅ Excellent scrub wheel functionality
- ✅ Transport controls work reliably
- ✅ Clean, intuitive interface design
- ✅ Saves money vs hardware controllers

**Cons**

- 🐛 App freezes on newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Crashes when touching settings button
- 🐛 Doesn't work on iPad Pro (UI scaling issues)
- 🐛 Incompatible with newer macOS versions
- 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues
- ⚠️ Hasn't been updated in years
- ⚠️ Poor Windows support
- ⚠️ Unreliable with some DAWs
- ⚠️ Inconsistent performance across platforms
- ⚠️ No customer support or slow response
- ⚠️ Confusing setup instructions
- ⚠️ Limited documentation
- ⚠️ Display/meter feedback not working
- ⚠️ Faders don't align with unity gain in some DAWs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes immediately after opening
- Settings button doesn't function
- Doesn't work on Sequoia and latest iPad OS
- UI broken on iPad Pro 12.9 with distorted layout
- Faders and buttons misaligned on iPad Pro
- Time display and mixer display blank
- Network MIDI connection fails
- Sticky mute and solo buttons
- Fader buttons off by 4dB from unity gain
- Channel number 8 missing from display
- VU meters hard to see
- Lag issues with some DAWs
- IPv6 connection issues on Mac
- App doesn't fill new iPad screen sizes
- Buttons trigger MIDI notes instead of controlling parameters
- Disconnects after app is minimized
- Channel display not working as advertised

**Most requested features**

- Update app for newer iOS and iPad screen sizes
- Add dark theme/metallic skin options
- Add Studio One preset
- Add SONAR/Cakewalk preset
- Full-screen mixer view
- Marker navigation in Logic Pro
- iPhone version with transport controls
- Ability to edit button group headings
- Multi-line button label support
- Master fader in transport mode
- Better channel identification display
- Disable button click sounds option
- Multiple iPad support simultaneously
- Better Windows setup documentation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 153)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daw-control/id574125383/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Works well with Luna

*2025-04-08, version 2.6.2*

Install easy,no issues,just works.Yahoo!

### 1/5 — Don’t bother for Luna

*2025-03-31, version 2.6.2*

Lame it freezes as soon as it opens

### 1/5 — Unfortunately unusable

*2025-01-24, version 2.6.2*

I purchased this app to hopefully use as a remote for Luna. I see it hasn’t been updated in a while so I wanted to give my recent experience. The app loads up fine, however, it immediately stalls and locks up after you touch anything on screen. You can touch something once, but trying to touch anything after that causes the app to freeze and the only thing you can is close it. The settings button doesn’t work at all even if it’s the first thing you touch. I’m glad it wasn’t expensive as it was a complete waste of money on the current iOS. I recommend you find something else.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work in newer OS’s

*2024-11-09, version 2.6.2*

Doesn’t work at all in Sequioa and newest iPad OS

### 1/5 — No funciona

*2024-09-06, version 2.6.2*

Lo acabo de adquirir y ya no funciona, es una estafa.

### 1/5 — App freezes on iPad Pro when settings button is touched

*2024-02-12*

App freezes on iPad Pro when settings button is touched. Is there a fix?

### 4/5 — Great

*2023-11-22, version 2.6.2*

Great app works seamless…even in my old ipad 2….
would be nice if it had an update though

### 1/5 — NÃO RECOMENDO

*2023-11-07, version 2.6.2*

Não consigo abrir o painel de configurações, app trava e fecha, dinheiro colocado fora!

### 5/5 — Love It

*2023-08-27, version 2.6.2*

Got this app to try out in Ableton, the setup process with the provided user guide took about 10-30 seconds to setup, might be diff for others (depending on skill set). Enabling the wireless midi setup gets kinda tedious, but this works and makes me feel like a DJ. Overall a very clean app, and used this to record for my booth separated from my pc, so this helps a lot!! 5 stars!

### 5/5 — Works Well in Reaper in 2023!

*2023-08-07, version 2.6.2*

I was a little wary of this app because of its age but it works excellently in Reaper once you set up your action list!  Way nicer than spending $100 on a single fader

## Frequently asked questions about DAW Control

### What does DAW Control do?

DAW Control is a wireless application that allows you to control your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software from your mobile device. It is specifically optimized for popular DAWs like Apple Logic Pro and Ableton Live, offering a fast and responsive interface for music production.

### What DAWs and protocols does DAW Control support?

This app supports the Logic Control and Mackie Control protocols. It comes with built-in presets for Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase/Nuendo, and FL Studio. Additionally, any software that supports the Mackie Control protocol will work with the 'Default Mode'.

### Is DAW Control compatible with my operating system?

Yes, DAW Control is compatible with both MAC and Windows operating systems. It works without additional server software on OS X 'Tiger' and above. On Windows, it functions with solutions like Tobias Erichsen's 'rtpMIDI' driver on Windows XP, Vista, and 7.

### What are the main features of DAW Control?

Key features include wireless DAW control, optimized performance for Logic Pro and Ableton Live, support for Mackie Control protocol, a fast and lag-free interface, and built-in presets for popular DAWs. It also offers RETINA display support for specific iPad models.

### How does DAW Control connect to my computer?

DAW Control operates wirelessly, connecting to your computer through your network. On Mac, it works natively with OS X 'Tiger' and above. On Windows, you'll need a solution like Tobias Erichsen's 'rtpMIDI' driver to establish the connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.2 — 2017-12-08

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fix of Edit CC/Properties

### 2.6.1 — 2017-11-28

Fix for iPad Pro 12.9

### 2.5.1 — 2017-06-18

64 Bit support
New Icons and UI,
Bugfixes

### 1.3 — 2013-02-06

-HUI / PRO TOOLS Preset
-Reason Preset
-Reaper Preset
-Better knob reaction. (Also added Horizontal and Vertical mode)
-Small UI changes
-Fixed crashes which was some time when changing presets
-Other bug Fixes

### 1.2.1 — 2012-11-13

Fixed bug with Display for Cubase

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## More apps by VITALIY TARASYUK

- [Midi Studio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-studio/id519720275)
- [Midi Studio Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-studio-pro/id590496392)
- [Pro Midi](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-midi/id766756959)

All apps by VITALIY TARASYUK: https://appshunter.io/developer/519720278

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