# iLive MixPad

> Wireless remote control for Allen & Heath iLive digital live sound mixing systems. (iPhone/iPad app by Allen & Heath Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilive-mixpad/id417204120 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Allen & Heath Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/381710975)
- Category: Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-02-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilive-mixpad/id417204120/reviews.md

## What is iLive MixPad?

Important ! This version of MixPad is for iLive running firmware V1.9 and is not compatible with iLive V1.8 or earlier firmware.  

Make sure the iLive you want to connect to is running V1.9 firmware before you update or use this app.

Description

iLive MixPad new features release V1.90 for iPad.

MixPad is an engineer’s mixing tool providing wireless mobile control for the Allen & Heath iLive digital live sound mixing system.  It is the perfect companion to the iLive Surface or Editor, giving you the freedom to walk the room or stage and control the sound right where it is needed.

What’s new in Version 1.90

-  Tap Tempo control for Delay FX
-  Stereo Aux Pan control
-  Ability to add blank spaces in Custom Layers
-  Assign up to 32 strips in Custom Layers
-  Strip scrolling improvements
-  Metering improvements (Multicast is no longer required)


MixPad is intended for working with the mix and channel processing.  Things you can control:

-  Access any input channel, mix master, FX send or return, or DCA
-  Fader levels, mutes, pan / image controls
-  Aux and Matrix sends and Pre/Post switching
-  Stereo Aux Pan control
-  Delay FX Tap Tempo control
-  DCA and mix assignments
-  Preamp Gain, Pad and 48V
-  Trim, HPF, Gate, PEQ, GEQ, Comp, Lim/De-Esser, Delays
-  Name and colour channels
-  RTA and PAFL for the GEQ
-  Full signal metering
-  Create Custom strips for personalised channel layout
-  Personalise the MixPad colour scheme

MixPad is not intended for system setup or memory access.  The following functions are not available on MixPad and require an iLive Surface or laptop running iLive Editor:

-  Input PAFL
-  FX parameter control (except Tap Tempo)
-  FX Rack dynamic EQ and multiband Comp
-  Input source, stereo width, insert and output patchbay
-  Channel ganging
-  Aux source routing options
-  Library, Scene and Show memory store and recall
-  Scene Safes edit
-  SoftKeys
-  Signal Generator
-  Talkback
-  System configuration, options and preferences
-  User Profiles

MixPad does not support:

-  xDR-16 audio expanders (will see the xDR channels but not its Preamps),
-  Dual-Rack (will not see the Slave channels).
-  Modular iLive Surface preamp control (will control Trim but not Gain).

Requirements:

An iLive system running a version of V1.9 firmware, with a good wireless router (wireless access point) connected to one of its NETWORK ports.  Refer to the Allen & Heath web site for more information.

## Key features

- Wireless mobile control for iLive systems
- Adjust fader levels, mutes, and panning
- Control channel processing (HPF, Gate, PEQ, GEQ, Comp)
- Assign channels to custom layers
- Tap Tempo control for Delay FX
- Stereo Aux Pan control
- Full signal metering

## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilive-mixpad/id417204120/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Very disappointed

*2017-06-04*

Lemme start by saying the iLive is the Best digital board I have every used.  I love it.  This app.  Well it leaves a lot to be desired.

1. The user interface is not intuitive at all.  This is the worst mixing app I have ever used.  Look at the presonus app to see what a digital interface should look like.  Especially how it changes when changing orientations.  

2.  There needs to be a way to save credentials and have the app automatically connect when I open it.

3. The app needs to remember the last view you were in.

4. The app needs to automatically reconnect if the wifi drops.  Having to close the app and reopen it and log back in is too time consuming and ridiculous.  Networks drop at times, especially wifi. We need to automatically reconnect.  If number 2 was done this should be easier.

5.  The app lacks the ability to adjust effects.  That is just plain dumb.  Why can't I walk in an audience and actually adjust what the effects sound like?  This is a must have feature.

6.  The app lacks the ability to do scene recall.  Seriously, a digital board in this range with no scene recall.  Note.  The surface allows for scene recall.  The app does not.

That's all I can think of for now.  I really hope AH fixes this.

There are some other areas that the surface could be improved as well.  AH please feel free to contact me to give you some real world expectations. 

This will likely be my last Allen Heath purchase due to the lack of response in fixing this.  This was the flagship digital board when I purchased it.  I was promised that these issues would be addressed.  Now it is discontinued and I doubt any work will be done on it.  I am so disgusted that this will likely be the last AH purchase or recommendation I ever make.  So sad that a company ignores its once very loyal customers.

### 1/5 — Please update,

*2017-01-14*

Please update this app for iOS 10 because it started losing connection once I upgraded. Also very complicated to use in real situation. Please make it like the one for the QU series.

### 1/5 — Very unstable

*2015-11-08*

One of the most unstable console apps ive ever used. Sometime it takes for ever to connect even when your wifi signal is full. It also looses conection a lot. It is not worth 100 doller. Behringers x32 app is free and you can control all aspects of the console even setting. Here you are limited to mixing and channel parameters. Please fix this. 
Thanks
Ramon L Valles

### 1/5 — A/V GPC

*2015-10-04*

STILL BROKEN-😁 log in names were changed and can't log in - please fix asap.

### 1/5 — Worked in iOS 8, not in iOS 9

*2015-09-24*

Allen and Heath, please fix this app asap. It crashes when logging in using ios 9. Many people have shelled out the $100 for this app when competing companies provide their more feature rich apps free of charge. Many of us require the use of this app for our livelihoods.

### 1/5 — Crashing in iOS 9

*2015-09-23*

Keeps crashing when I try to login to surface. I love this app, use it several times a week. Please fix asap !!!!

### 1/5 — IPad Air 2 and iOS 9

*2015-09-16*

App crashes upon entering login and password

### 5/5 — Need help

*2014-02-27, version 1.92*

Since I updated the Apple Ipad firmware the mute function on custom 2 won't work and the setup button won't work. Please help with a patch.

### 2/5 — It's not worth the money

*2013-02-21*

This app is not worth $99. The problems are centered around it not talking to the iDR unit. Meaning sometimes I still see meter movement on the app when I know there is no signal in the fader (because the console signal meter's aren't moving). The compressor indicator on the input strips blink occasionally,  at random,  like christmas lights, on any input, regardless of whether you have actually engaged the compressor on that fader or any fader. Sometimes when I go into setup mode and pull another fader down to the custom surface it doesn't update to where the fader position is on the console. I restart the app FREQUENTLY because it is not talking to the iDR unit. When I'm working from the app then go and touch a fader on the console, the fader will snap back to where the fader is on the app. The console and the app do not talk to each other very well. We had version 1.8 and it did NOT do any of this. We also have an ETC ION board and we have their app as well and it works great with the ION console, and we have an AMX controller with their app running some hardware and it runs flawlessly, so I know it's not because of any wifi issues. 
This app is nice to eq and set monitor levels and to get a general house mix but that is it. 

Besides all of the above, I still for the life of me can't understand why Allen and Heath can't/won't have this app access the libraries that are stored in the iDR. 

Save yourself some money, use your laptop and use the iLive editor software that is a free download from their website. You can do EVERYTHING in that. I have mixed a few shows from my mac laptop with it. This app would be ok if it were free or .99 cents. For $99 I expect A LOT more from this app. The idea of mixing a show from your iPad is a lovely thought but not for $99 given it's limiting abilities.

### 5/5 — Mcuh more stable

*2012-09-01, version 1.82*

This is much more stable with the recent update.  Very useful app for mixing foh, or on-stage monitor duty.

## Frequently asked questions about iLive MixPad

### What is iLive MixPad used for?

iLive MixPad is a tool for engineers to wirelessly control Allen & Heath iLive digital live sound mixing systems. It allows for adjustments to fader levels, mutes, panning, and various channel processing parameters from a mobile device.

### What are the new features in iLive MixPad version 1.90?

Version 1.90 introduced Tap Tempo control for Delay FX, Stereo Aux Pan control, the ability to add blank spaces in Custom Layers, and assigned up to 32 strips in Custom Layers. It also includes strip scrolling and metering improvements.

### What functions are NOT available on iLive MixPad?

iLive MixPad is not intended for system setup or memory access. Functions like FX parameter control (except Tap Tempo), input PAFL, and library/scene memory store and recall require an iLive Surface or iLive Editor software.

### What firmware version is required for iLive MixPad?

This version of iLive MixPad requires the iLive system to be running firmware V1.9 or later. It is not compatible with V1.8 or earlier firmware versions.

### What devices does iLive MixPad support?

Based on the provided data, iLive MixPad is designed for iPads. Ensure your iLive system is running the correct firmware and connected to a wireless router for the app to function.

### How often is iLive MixPad updated?

The last update for iLive MixPad was on September 21, 2016, with the latest version being 1.95. This indicates a less frequent update cycle for the application.

### What is the user rating for iLive MixPad?

iLive MixPad has a user rating of 2.3 stars based on 3 ratings. This suggests that current users have had mixed experiences with the application.

### Does iLive MixPad have ads?

No, iLive MixPad does not contain advertisements. The application is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.95 — 2016-09-21

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

Maintenance Release

### 1.94 — 2015-10-17

Further work to make the app iOS 9 compatible

### 1.93 — 2015-10-02

iOS 9 compatibility

### 1.92 — 2013-09-19

iOS compatibility updates

### V1.91 — 2013-03-13

Fixes a bug where the app could crash on multicore iPads.

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