# PreSonus QMix — user reviews > 101 indexed App Store user reviews of PreSonus QMix by PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc., rated 2.60/5 from 38 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presonus-qmix/id493797678/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presonus-qmix/id493797678.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 8 · 4★ 4 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 16 ## What do users think of PreSonus QMix? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 💡 Innovative monitor mixing control via iPhone - 👍 User-friendly interface and setup - 🎵 Eliminates need for expensive dedicated monitor systems - ⚡ Wireless convenience for performers - 🆓 Free functionality with StudioLive boards - 🎛️ Independent aux control for multiple users - 📱 Works on iPhone/iPod Touch (not just iPad) **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes - 📡 Unreliable WiFi connectivity and disconnections - ⏱️ Poor app maintenance and infrequent updates - 📱 Incompatible with newer iOS versions - 🔄 Screen lock causes disconnection - 🖥️ UI doesn't scale properly on larger screens - ⚠️ Broken after major updates - 🔗 Connection issues with mixer detection - 🎚️ Greyed out controls preventing adjustments - 📊 Screen resolution and layout problems **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when screen locks - Crashes on iOS updates (iOS 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) - Perpetual 'connecting' state without establishing connection - Greyed out interface preventing any control - WiFi disconnections during use - Multiple devices syncing to same aux instead of independent control - App fails to recognize connected mixer devices - Screen resolution too small, doesn't fill display - Crashes when returning from lock screen - Memory leaks causing performance degradation - Forced update breaking backward compatibility - Universal Control update requirement breaking older systems - Device profile linking causing shared control across users **Most requested features** - Update app for 64-bit iOS compatibility - Native iPad support with more channels visible - Ability to save mix presets - Full feature parity with iPad SL Remote app - Channel faders and EQ controls - Audio output through headphone jack - Better screen optimization for larger devices - Persistent connection during screen lock - Individual aux assignment without affecting other devices - Improved UI scaling and resolution ## Newest reviews (18 of 101) ### 3/5 — It works again *2018-06-05, version 1.4.5* After update of universal remote on computer all ios qmix users are back in business. Would be nice to have native ipad support so more chanels will appear on one screen to control without having to swipe screens ### 2/5 — Meh *2017-08-28, version 1.4.5* Works now, but after 64 bit update, still doesnt fit screen. Very small. Ability to save mix would be nice. Low rating bc PreSonus clearly has no plans to keep their apps updated. Took 5 years to update this one and it's still not good. ### 2/5 — Update non-functional *2017-08-07, version 1.4.5* Since updating my device does not show up on computer to be assigned and I can't adjust any mix even though it says it's connected. The display doesn't fill the entire screen either and seems slightly out of focus. Presonus you guys are great and I know you're working on the issue. Thanks for supporting such an old product! ### 1/5 — Music Director *2017-08-06, version 1.4.5* Please fix!!! This is getting annoying, we need this for our praise and worship at church. The update is hurting our live music! ### 1/5 — Still not working. *2017-08-06, version 1.4.5* Frustrated ### 1/5 — Broken *2017-08-06, version 1.4.5* The last iteration was certainly buggy, but we just felt with it. The 64-bit version is broken. It does not work. If you haven't already updated DON'T! Unless your FOH engineer is cool to mix your monitors for you... ### 3/5 — Well... *2017-08-05, version 1.4.5* It was working great until the update. Now it won't work period and now the screen is 1/4 of the size. Fix this please ### 2/5 — Almost unusable on iPhone + models *2017-08-05, version 1.4.5* 1.4.5 update: Screen layout and resolution is still terrible. Seriously, have you even opened this in a live environment?? 1.4 update: Well, it's usable now but it might use half the screen on a plus model phone, which makes it very difficult to use. Did you guys use a iPhone 3G to test this or something??? Your up to 2 stars Original: Appreciate the update to 64-bit. Unfortunately it constantly crashes now. I'm unable to even adjust the "me" volume. The resolution is totally off for the display (6s+) Parts of the display, especially after a screen rotate, are off screen. Gear icon to change setting and define "me" seems the be missing at time. When it is there it doesn't consistently work. I'll try to continue to update as I find more ### 1/5 — DON'T INSTALL THIS APP!!! *2017-08-04, version 1.4* This version totally messed up our system. Can't assign aux to individual devices. We change one and they all change except the ones that didn't upgrade. Presonus - please fix this.!! ### 1/5 — Newest update broke qmix *2017-08-03, version 1.4* I am experiencing everything that the fellas below are experiencing. Please Fix ### 1/5 — 7/28/17 Update makes app unusable *2017-08-02, version 1.4* This was a great and reliable app until the update on 7/28/17. Now it connects with the StudioLive 16.0.2 but you're not able to make any changes, making the app useless. The app interface looks shrunken and doesn't fill up the whole screen. This made our 7/29 show very difficult to play and the front-of-house guy wasn't able to mix. PreSonus please fix this ASAP. 8/1/17 - The app update makes the app functional now. However, the interface still looks different and doesn't fill the whole screen. Also when pairing multiple iPhones with Universal Control, if you change one phone to control Aux 1, it changes all phones to Aux 1. You should of course be able to independently assign each iPhone to a separate Aux channel. ### 1/5 — Guys *2017-08-01, version 1.3.5810* Please update this thing. Believe it or not there are still a ton of people out here still using it. I hate being the drummer behind a drum shield trying to relay to the one sound guy who already has enough on his hands, to take time to adjust my ears. He gets enough of that from the singers. Just put the control back in our hands please. ### 1/5 — Doesn't work for us either *2017-07-31, version 1.3.5810* Please fix soon! ### 1/5 — Bad timing. Bye Presonus. *2017-07-31, version 1.3.5810* The app, when open, turns your phone into a paperweight and then has no functionality whatsoever. Church was considering updating to a new Presonus or getting a different console soon, now the choice is new console. Maybe switching to a company that tests their apps before they release since we rely heavily on these apps for any function. ### 1/5 — Broke the App *2017-07-30, version 1.3.5810* We have a 16.4.2 and use the app for our in ears monitors and after the update the app is useless and we cannot make any changes. ### 1/5 — Update Ruined the App *2017-07-30, version 1.3.5810* User interface is now too small (doesn't fill up the entire screen), FOH engineer is forced to mix monitors from his position at FOH due to the user not being allowed to control his or her mix. Please fix this ASAP!! ### 1/5 — Why update this? *2017-07-30, version 1.3.5810* The app worked great until July 2017. Now, can't change auxes on individual devices without it changing in all devices. Should have just left it alone. ### 1/5 — App doesn't work anymore *2017-07-30, version 1.3.5810* I agree with the other review on this update. The 7/28/17 update rendered the app useless in addition to not being able to make changes, when setting aux access on the console side it changes all connected devices instead of letting you set it for individual devices. Example: iPhone 1 connects, set it to Aux 3. IPhone 2 connects, set it to Aux 4. iPhone 2 and iPhone 1 change to Aux 4. Please fix. This made our sound check pretty hectic and monitors weren't able to be dialed in. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — It doesn’t work *2019-12-31, version 1.4.5* It isn’t working at all. Persons need to update their apps. ### 1/5 — Useless app *2018-09-28, version 1.4.5* Love the presonus product but support is very poor lately Last update was a year ago. Please fix load of problems. App has no use. I gonna think twice before go with a new board since presonus dropping support for older mixers ### 1/5 — Not reliable, disconnects from WiFi *2018-09-28, version 1.4.5* Not reliable, disconnects from WiFi ### 1/5 — Intermittent disconnects *2018-09-18, version 1.4.5* App and universal control are updated to latest versions but the app won’t stay connected. ### 1/5 — Broken!! *2017-09-28, version 1.4.5* For years this has been stable system for our church. Using SL -remote and Q mix is essential as we often do not have a dedicated sound person. This update has ruined everything, I've gone through all the steps mentioned on the presonus site. Updated UC to 1.7.5.5 completely removed all presonus software and re-installed. Reinstalled the apps...nothing works. I'm locked out of the SL-Remote and Q-mix even though the connection is there, no device is shown on the Remote Devices: in setup within Studiolive ### 1/5 — Pitiful *2017-08-29, version 1.4.5* Thanks for sinking a bunch of venues all at once Presonus. Horrible idea releasing this before it is time. Sad day, need to start looking elsewhere for better brand. ### 1/5 — Poor update choice *2017-08-19, version 1.4.5* Forcing the control terminal to update along with everyone else was a poor choice. Our sound board computer will not support the update, and now I, along with several others, are unable to connect. This makes it very difficult, and it makes the system useless. Please re-release the old version in a separate application for users like us who are unable to update the terminal. Until then, a 1 star review will remain. ### 1/5 — Not ready for prime time. *2017-08-13, version 1.4.5* Thanks for finally updating Presonus but now we can't use the app at all. It's just all grayed out. Please fix ASAP!! Update: tech support is terrible. I was finally able to speak with a tech after being in hold for an hour. They tried to help but we weren't able to install the new Universal Control and even if we did, the layout on iPhone 7+ is terrible. ### 1/5 — Unusable *2017-08-07, version 1.4.5* Those in the band who didn't update, were fine. The two of us that did the update had issues: Everything is greyed out and can't adjust anything. It seems the two of us were linked. Our engineer couldn't separate our profiles. Either we both had my profile or we both had his. UI doesn't fit the screen anymore. 64-bit is needed and necessary but the app is completely unusable after the update. ### 1/5 — Updated QMix App Does Not Work! *2017-08-06, version 1.4.5* We updated QMix per your recommendations and now it does not work. Help!!! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Update needs update of controller *2017-08-12, version 1.4.5* Don't forget to update master controller. ### 5/5 — It works again!! *2017-08-10, version 1.4.5* Very frustrating with it not working for these new updates. but you have to update the universal control software on your computer then it will recognize your devices. ### 5/5 — Presonus is the best *2015-10-28, version 1.3.5508* After 20 years, I ditched my entire ProTools rig a year ago for Presonus and haven't regretted it even for a split second. Q-mix is a perfect example why. Presonus continues to reward their user base with updates, improvements and excellent tech support. If avid offered a simple app like q-mix it sure wouldn't be free. Thank you Presonus! ### 5/5 — Please update to ios9 *2015-10-04, version 1.3.5508* The classic version needs updating to iOS 9 cause it crashes after the screen lock and when u get back to the app it closes down. ### 5/5 — Must have! *2013-11-07, version 1.3.5508* This app is a must have if you have a studio live mixer from presonus. Being able to adjust my own monitor mix saves soooooooo much time then having to yell at the sound guy to adjust this or that. The only problem I ever had with this app is sometimes it will just kick you off the aux you are on and not even let you back on it. Other than that great app! ### 5/5 — Upgrade the studio live version for iPad *2013-10-23, version 1.3.5508* I love the products , my only concern is that the version for iPad it work really bad with the new ios , but I understand that Is because the a new ios , but as company you guys should start working in that ### 5/5 — Awesome! *2013-06-15, version 1.2* This app is great. Makes it so easy to get the right mix when you can make small adjustments yourself when live. Was never an option before. Would always have to rely on the sound engineer and in a non professional environment, sound changes when you start performing. Suddenly vocals are too loud or you're getting drowned out by the acoustic and now, can just dial them down! ### 5/5 — Love it! *2013-02-28, version 1.2* We use this for our worship team at church and its brilliant! Easy to use and easy to set up! Love Love Love! ### 5/5 — Excellent! *2013-01-15, version 1.2* Provides limited control for musicians to mix their own fold back or in ears, which gives me more time to concentrate on the front of house mix at church ### 5/5 — Incredible *2012-11-20, version 1.2* This app allows you to remote control Aux sends on your presonus desk. It's incredible!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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