# M AIR > Tablet app for controlling Midas MR18/MR12 digital audio mixers. (iPhone/iPad app by MUSIC Group Research UK Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-air/id1171110774 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [MUSIC Group Research UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/510031620) - Category: Music - Price: Free - Rating: 1.70/5 from 98 App Store ratings · 516 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 105 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-02-06 - Data updated: 2026-08-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-air/id1171110774/reviews.md ## What is M AIR? Midas M-AIR iPad app for MR18/MR12 M-AIR allows you to control the mixing, processing and effects functions of Midas' MR18 & MR12 digital audio mixers right from your iPad®. M-AIR Version 1.6 delivers simple and advanced control features for the MR18 & MR12 mixers. The user interface is providing a access to mixing 18 input channels to 12 buses and editing 4 internal stereo effects processors, with highest professional audio quality. It provides customisable fader layers, Automixing, DCA and Mute Group control, as well as access to the 64 internal snapshots memory of Midas M-AIR mixers. The M-AIR app can be used in demo mode for offline show preparation, when no mixer is available. KEY FEATURES * Control all Levels for Inputs 1 – 18, incl. Preamp Gain, Low Cut, Phase, Phantom, Stereo Link * Control all mixer internal snapshot memory, DCA groups, Mute groups and Automixing * Full EQ Control – fine-tune the 4-/6-band parametric or 31-band graphic equalizers with RTA support * Metering Overview – all levels at a glance * Control bus send levels of input channels conveniently from their channel faders * Detailed Preamp/Configuration, Gate, Dynamics, EQ and Bus Sends editing pages * Full Effects editing GUI screens for all 61 internal FX types * Gate and Dynamics offer either simple preset-based control or advanced, in-depth parameter control * Create custom presets for each component of your M-AIR processing, or entire mixer scenes on your iPad * Control background music or stereo recording on USB drives with MR12 mixers ## Key features - Control input channels and buses - Edit internal effects processors - Customizable fader layers - Automixing and DCA control - Access snapshot memory - Full EQ and dynamics editing - Demo mode for offline preparation ## What do users think of M AIR? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Intuitive to use - 👍 Excellent app integration - 💡 Versatile mixing capabilities - 🚀 Smooth performance **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes on latest iOS updates - 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices - 🐛 Buggy behavior when accessing certain features - 💡 Lacking advanced features (e.g. delay for outputs) **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when accessing EQ or effects - Inability to change network settings - Visual glitches and text overlaps - Compatibility issues with iOS 16 and newer **Most requested features** - Fullscreen mode for iPad - Ability to save and recall scenes/presets - More detailed EQ controls (e.g. HPF visibility) - Improved fader responsiveness and precision ## Recent user reviews (10 of 516) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-air/id1171110774/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Crashes *2026-06-26, version 1.6.7* Won’t even open . The Behringer X16 software does work , why ? ### 4/5 — Definitely usable and fairly consistent - 3.5* *2026-06-15, version 1.6.7* I have been using the Midas MR18 + the M-Air app for nearly 2 years with my 9th generation iPad running 26.2.1. In general, I am happy with the app and mixer, with some small caveats. I rate this at 3.5, but gave it a 4* rating to balance against the 1* rating. 1 - The app interface isn’t super intuitive beyond the basic faders, so it would be AWESOME if there were built-in tutorials. Much of the online content is user-made and doesn’t mirror the app layout on an I-Pad, so I’ve had to do a bunch of trial and error to get things dialed in. 2 - I use the MR18 primarily to run audio for board meetings, keynote events, and occasional live musical events. There have been 3 instances where, due to Wifi interference, the app becomes unresponsive (audio doesn’t drop - everything just stays where it was prior to the signal drop). That is SUPER-disappointing and stress inducing in the middle of a live event. It has inspired me to instead start running the app from my computer connected to the MR18 via ethernet. Why not enable the MR18 to connect directly to an iPad via usb/thunderbolt for both data exchange and charging? 3 - it would be extremely beneficial to be able to copy and paste settings for different channels, instead of manually programming every channel. 4 - When using a touchscreen to adjust gain and other dial -based (non-slider) functions, it is not possible to see the numeric value behind my finger - it would be helpful to modify the interface to show a pop-up window or something so that we can easily see and/or manually input the numerical values. 5 - The color-pallet for labeling channels is rather limited - why isn’t there a color-wheel or other option to more diversely label channels? 6 - Every once in a while when opening the app, the screen stays black, or simply won’t display the option to select my MR18 - necessitating a restart of my iPad. I actually came to the App Store just now to see if there were any available updates (there were not). 7 - Once, the usb send/receive failed mid-meeting. It took a bit of troubleshooting to find that the issue was with the MR18 rather than with the app, which worked after doing a power-cycle. A notification of what failed within the system would be super helpful (like the way printers notify you of a specific jam or empty tray. All in all, this is a decent system. With the advances in AI and audio tech, I reckon newer mixers will have built-in AI, so this will probably be obsolete by 2028. ### 1/5 — Unusable *2026-05-11, version 1.6.7* Crashes/won’t open with M4 iPad ### 1/5 — App crashes on connect *2026-04-23, version 1.6.7* IOS 26.4.2. M12 firmware 1.22. Midas M12. X Air is functional post firmware update. ### 1/5 — Constant crash when opening *2026-01-02, version 1.6.7* Simply does not work for the current iOS update ### 2/5 — Actualizacion *2025-12-15, version 1.6.7* Se require urgentemente que se actualice el app ya que no trabaja con las nuevas versiones de IOS. ### 1/5 — Non va più *2025-11-29, version 1.6.7* Non si apre più, è gravissimo ### 1/5 — Newest iOS update *2025-11-26, version 1.6.7* Please update the app, because it crashes on the newest iOS update ### 1/5 — не работает *2025-11-14, version 1.6.7* вылетает либо сразу либо спустя пару секунд ### 1/5 — iOS 18 *2025-10-30, version 1.6.7* Not work! ## Frequently asked questions about M AIR ### What does the M AIR app do? The M AIR app allows users to remotely control the mixing, processing, and effects functions of Midas MR18 and MR12 digital audio mixers directly from an iPad. It provides access to 18 input channels, 12 buses, and 4 internal stereo effects processors, offering professional audio quality and advanced control features. ### What are the key features of the M AIR app? Key features include control over input levels, preamp gain, low cut, phase, and phantom power. It also offers full EQ control with RTA support, dynamics and gate editing, bus send control, access to mixer snapshot memory, DCA groups, mute groups, and automixing. Users can also edit all 61 internal FX types and prepare shows offline in demo mode. ### Is the M AIR app free to use? Yes, the M AIR app is free to download and use. It offers a demo mode that allows for offline show preparation even when no mixer is connected, making it accessible for users to explore its capabilities. ### What devices is the M AIR app compatible with? The M AIR app is designed for use with iPads. It specifically controls Midas MR18 and MR12 digital audio mixers, enabling wireless remote operation of these devices. ### How can I use the M AIR app for live sound? For live sound, the M AIR app allows you to control all aspects of your Midas MR18 or MR12 mixer from anywhere in the venue using your iPad. This includes adjusting input levels, EQ, dynamics, effects, and bus sends, providing flexibility and precision for sound engineers during performances. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.6.7 — 2023-08-18 Fixed connectivity issues & Bugfixes ### 1.6.6 — 2023-06-28 Minor Bug Fixes. ### 1.6.5 — 2020-03-30 Bugfixes ### 1.6.4 — 2019-12-04 Bug fixes ### 1.6.3 — 2019-12-02 Bug fixes ## Apps similar to M AIR | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Qu-Pad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qu-pad/id699450314) | 3.5 (54) | Free | Music | | [MX-Mix](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-mix/id1612663928) | 2.6 (20) | Free | Music | | [dLive MixPad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dlive-mixpad/id1162162026) | 3.4 (11) | Free | Music | | [Avantis MixPad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avantis-mixpad/id1478898468) | 3.3 (12) | Free | Music | | [dLive OneMix](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dlive-onemix/id1162163684) | 2.6 (7) | Free | Music | | [Qu-Control](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qu-control/id1059366059) | 2.4 (8) | Free | Music | ## More apps by MUSIC Group Research UK Limited - [X32-Mix](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x32-mix/id542646451) - [X32-Q](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x32-q/id587363794) - [Mixtender 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixtender-2/id677115276) - [M32-Mix](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m32-mix/id881937732) - [X AIR](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-air/id896725230) - [M32-Q](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m32-q/id929557155) All apps by MUSIC Group Research UK Limited: https://appshunter.io/developer/510031620 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-10.*