# MixBox CS — Channel Strip/MultiFX 71+ FX > iPad channel strip and multi-FX app with 71+ award-winning processors. (iPhone/iPad app by IK Multimedia US, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixbox-cs/id1530701566 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [IK Multimedia US, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/323694278) - Category: Music, Music - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.00/5 from 34 App Store ratings · 113 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 292 MB - Released: 2020-12-02 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixbox-cs/id1530701566/reviews.md ## What is MixBox CS? Limitless sonic options, now for iPad MixBox CS packs 8 (upgradeable up to 77) award-winning mixing processors and creative effects into a convenient 500-series style iPad app. Create, compare and save your own custom channel strips or multiFX chains, or choose from over 600 presets (with the Full version) to give your creativity a kickstart. Whether in your favorite host app or stand-alone, MixBox CS combines a massive range of effects and powerful workflow to supercharge your mixes. Every processor offers immaculate sound, from powerful digital effects to warm, authentic physical models of classic analog gear. Divided into Amps, Channel Strips, Delays, Distortions, Dynamics, EQ, Filters, Modulations, Reverbs and Saturations, it’s easy to find just what you need. Derived from IK’s award-winning T-RackS, AmpliTube and SampleTank products, they offer the same professional sound quality in a convenient, portable app. All processors can be inserted anywhere in the chain and are easily interchangeable. Each one comes with helpful controls and features for better mixing, production, and sound design. MixBox is AUv3 compliant to work seamlessly with other music production and recording apps. It offers a freely configurable rack with slots for up to 8 processors, plus independent gain and mix controls, plus a sidechain control for dynamics processing*. Standalone, MixBox is perfect for live mixing, allowing you to set up to 8 separate racks, each with up to 8 processors. Combine and assign these to your audio device’s inputs/outputs, adjust each one’s gain and level, and you’ll have a massive digital FX rack with up to 64 simultaneous FX. It includes a selection of built-in audio demos to use as reference tracks to audition any of the modules and presets. To get you going quickly, MixBox CS offers a presets library containing more than 25 presets. By upgrading to the full version, you will unlock a comprehensive library of more than 600 presets covering everything from live mixing to sound design, for both individual processors and whole chains. You can also create and save your own presets for each individual module, the full rack, and even the whole app’s global state as a song. With MixBox, you can enjoy supercharged mixes and FX, wherever you are. Features - Create your own custom channel strips - Includes 8 effects modules. Upgradeable to over 71 FX from T-RackS, AmpliTube & SampleTank - Dynamics, EQs, Filters, Modulation, Channel Strips, Saturation, Reverbs, Delays, Distortion and Amps - 4 all-new algorithms for hall, room, plate and inverse reverbs - Chain up to 8 processors in a single instance - Lightning-fast workflow with all controls at your fingertips - Save and recall entire chains, instantly - Upgradeable to over 600 presets for every situation, including single processor and whole-chain presets - Stand-alone hosts up to 8 full racks for live mixing - Audio Player module for importing and playing back audio files - Sidechain Compression via AU Multi-Bus* - Wet/Dry FX control per module or Rack master - AUv3 plug-in support *Requires compressors only available in the paid full version. ## Key features - Custom channel strip creation - 8+ mixing processors and creative effects - Over 600 presets (full version) - AUv3 compliant for host apps - Standalone mode for live mixing - Save and recall custom chains - Sidechain control for dynamics ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Upgrade to Full | $79.99 | one-time | | SE Edition | $19.99 | one-time | | Sunset Sound Reverb Collection | $19.99 | one-time | | Upgrade SE to Full | $59.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of MixBox CS? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 iOS game changer - 👍 Excellent sound quality - 🎨 Versatile and feature-rich - 💰 Great value for money **Cons** - 🐛 Saving and exporting issues - 🔒 Concerns about developer practices - ⚠️ Compatibility problems with Logic Pro - 💰 Expensive for some users **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes and freezes when used in DAWs - Presets not saving correctly - Modules disappearing from projects - Compatibility issues with older devices **Most requested features** - Add more plugins like T-Racks and MixBox CS - Implement MIDI modulation capabilities - Improve preset management and organization - Provide better support for offline use ## Recent user reviews (10 of 113) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixbox-cs/id1530701566/reviews.md ### 5/5 — iOS game changer *2025-02-09* With all the tools this has, and replications, it’s a major steal at this price point. The presets, and versatility each plug in has makes it a game changer for iOS production. I’ve found myself looking for emulations like some desktop versions, just to realize those are within this, 10/10 recommend. ### 4/5 — Edited because they fixed saving. Excellent *2025-01-17, version 1.5.2* Edit , upgraded review because saving is fixed. Much improved with saving and export options IK has finally paid attention to the IOS version. Edit : so after contacting IK they said there was going to be an update for the save issue, 6 months later nothing. Want to buy the full version , but at the moment I won’t, as when you save you get no option to type in a preset name. You can make new folders but it won’t let you name a preset file. The only option is to save and it calls it ‘preset’ If you go to delete a preset it will , but as soon as you touch the preset name window afterwards the app closes / crashes. Glad I didn’t pay out for the full version , frustrating as it is excellent. ### 1/5 — Shady developer! *2025-01-15* If you buy their $79 “upgrade” , be warned: IK has a habit of delisting software, removing access to functionality you paid for and relisting the same thing at a new price. They did this once already with Mixbox — charging us $40 for it, a version that had all the same effects and AUV3 support. Shortly after, they removed this paid version from the store.. listed a new free version without AUV3 and expect us to pay again for what we already paid for. ### 1/5 — Issues with Logic *2025-01-10, version 1.5.2* This is such a great app, but please address the issue with utilising multiple instances in a project in Logic. Namely, presets randomly not saving. The full version with Sunset reverbs costs £100, so this isn’t an impulse buy by any stretch. You need to sort this out or make it clear that the premier DAW in the iPad isn’t supported. ### 5/5 — Great! *2024-12-20* I love this and have been using it for a few years now! Any chance we can get T-racks for iPad soon or an update of MixBox CS with new Compressors and EQs added? How about a link feature that turns multiple instances across tracks into a full on console and does it in a way that is easy on cpu? We could really settle the G.O.A.T iOS Auv3 debate right there 😎 ### 1/5 — To The Potential buyer! *2024-09-23, version 1.5.1* Charging effin 20 dollars for this cheap reverb modules, oh dear lord, this is not even comes close to the Original Sunset Reverb, oh my god, this corporation is like infesting and dear lord ripping out gullible people emptying their pockets! Why, is this on AppStore, Steve Jobs would ban this corporation, it’s not a musical patron, corporate benefit grabber, Jobs would hate their philosophy as Jobs is the only guy who did not do business, he created a vision for the people to expand their inner virtues, And here comes IK, god, my dollars, even if the earth would get destroyed, I’m not getting the refund! After 100 years, there would not be any one to remember this shallow existence of this corporation! Shame! IK has tainted its soul since the priority of this corporate money grabbing entity is not the music or the musician anymore. Don’t get fooled by its fake tagline “musician first”, the original one is “musician with money first”. My apologies for being truthful and be absolute frank. Even IK ‘ s Full Version of MixBox doesn’t contain “Sunset Reverb”, should be purchased separately, how low a corporation may stoop to justf for emptying it’s customers pockets so badly! lol. Someday this aggressive philosophy of financial gain would come back to pay back the debt. The world is round , nah? ### 1/5 — To The Potential buyer! *2024-08-08* IK has tainted its soul since the priority of this corporate money grabbing entity is not the music or the musician anymore. Don’t get fooled by its fake tagline “musician first”, the original one is “musician with money first”. My apologies for being truthful and be absolute frank. Even IK ‘ s Full Version of MixBox doesn’t contain “Sunset Reverb”, should be purchased separately, how low a corporation may stoop to justf for emptying it’s customers pockets so badly! lol. Someday this aggressive philosophy of financial gain would come back to pay back the debt. The world is round , nah? ### 1/5 — the worst blunder in history since the reign of J,Stallin. *2024-07-24* just lost the soul to be a human rather than a machine. Fab could crush these toys with just breathe. ### 1/5 — Why is the purchase called “full” if it doesn’t come with the Sunset reverb??? *2024-07-03* At the VERY least the description for the purchase should very specifically say that the Sunset reverb is NOT included so that we could know before paying money. Though this sort of thing has happened before with IKMultimedia in the past where they do something that is a bit sketchy to get a little extra money from people who are already customers. : ( kinda bummed about this nonsense. UPDATE: Still very annoyed that they even have pictures showing the Sunset Sound effect units but it is not included. That’s pretty scammy, but i’ve known this company to do scammy type stuff before. Grrrrr. ### 1/5 — Abandonware *2024-06-27* Caution , abandonware on IOS Edit : so after contacting IK they said there was going to be an update for the save issue, 6 months later nothing. Want to buy the full version , but at the moment I won’t, as when you save you get no option to type in a preset name. You can make new folders but it won’t let you name a preset file. The only option is to save and it calls it ‘preset’ If you go to delete a preset it will , but as soon as you touch the preset name window afterwards the app closes / crashes. Glad I didn’t pay out for the full version , frustrating as it is excellent. ## Frequently asked questions about MixBox CS ### What does MixBox CS do? MixBox CS is an iPad app that provides a wide array of mixing processors and creative effects. It allows users to build custom channel strips and multi-FX chains, offering a vast sonic palette for music production, sound design, and live mixing. ### What are the key features of MixBox CS? Key features include the ability to create custom channel strips, access to 8 (upgradeable to 71+) award-winning effects modules, over 600 presets in the full version, AUv3 compliance for use in other music apps, and a standalone mode for live mixing with up to 8 racks. ### How much does MixBox CS cost? The base app, MixBox CS, is free and includes 8 effects modules. Users can upgrade to unlock over 71 effects and a library of over 600 presets through in-app purchases, offering a flexible pricing model. ### Is MixBox CS compatible with other music apps? Yes, MixBox CS is AUv3 compliant, meaning it can seamlessly integrate as a plugin within other compatible music production and recording apps on your iPad. This allows for a more integrated workflow within your existing setup. ### What are common use cases for MixBox CS? Common use cases include enhancing individual tracks with custom processing, creating complex multi-effects chains for instruments or vocals, using it as a standalone mixer for live performances, and for sound design tasks requiring a broad range of audio manipulation tools. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.5.2 — 2024-12-23 What’s New in v1.5.2. -Improved compatibility with iOS 18 -Improved UI support in GarageBand, MixBox can now go full screen -General reliability improvements ### 1.5.1 — 2022-07-07 What’s New in v1.5.1. - New module pack available for purchase: Sunset Sound Reverb Collection - An SE edition available for purchase, with upgrade path to Full - Improved Preset Sharing - you can now import and export multiple presets at a time - Fixed a bug that locked in-app purchases in standalone after going offline ### 1.5.0 — 2022-07-01 What’s New in v1.5.0. - New module pack available for purchase: Sunset Sound Reverb Collection - An SE edition available for purchase, with upgrade path to Full - Improved Preset Sharing - you can now import and export multiple presets at a time - Fixed a bug that locked in-app purchases in standalone after going offline ### 1.3.3 — 2021-12-27 What’s New in v1.3.3 - Fixed a bug that prevented the app from launching while offline - Fixed an AUv3 bug that would cause menu UIs to not display properly - Fixed an issue with AUv3 that resulted in “Missing or Invalid Plugin” errors when updating from v1.2.0 and earlier. - Added MIDI compatible AUv3 plugin version ### 1.3.2 — 2021-12-10 What’s New in v1.3.2 - MixBox CS is now a free app! 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*