# studiomux

> Integrates iOS music apps with Mac/PC via USB for audio, MIDI, and OSC streaming. (iPhone/iPad app by AppBC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studiomux/id966554837 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AppBC](https://appshunter.io/developer/385949478)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 1.90/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 167 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-03-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studiomux/id966554837/reviews.md

## What is studiomux?

studiomux streams Audio, Midi and OSC via the simple USB cable and completely integrates iOS into your music production environment.
Use your music apps just like you would use any other plug-ins. Use Midi controllers connected to your Mac or PC to control apps running on iOS. Or send OSC messages to compatible software. All via the standard USB cable, reliably at a low latency. Sync your musical Apps on multiple iOS devices with the gorgeous new sync tool Ableton Link.

Audio:
- stream audio from your iDevices to your Mac or Windows PC.
- VST & AU support make it extremely easy to integrate iOS apps directly into your DAW.
- stream from/to and between multiple devices at once, while using up to 8 seperate stereo channels per device.
- IAA, AU v3 & Audiobus integration ensures immediate compatibility with countless iOS music Apps.
- IAA & AU v3 & AB Mixer with controls for Volume, Mute & Monitor.
- Send channels to easily route apps & effects.
- Apps that allow IAA Midi Note-input can be used without any other Midi-setup - exactly like any other instrument VST. 
- sync IAA Apps via Ableton link, internal or external clock

Midi:
- control iOS apps with hardware controllers that are connected to your Mac/Pc.
- sequence and play iOS apps using a DAW running on your Mac/Pc.
- control Mac applications or hardware connected to it, using Lemur, TouchOSC or any other app that uses MIDI.
- use iOS apps to play and sequence hardware instruments that are connected to your Mac/Pc. 
- create virtual MIDI ports on the iPad/iPhone that can be mirrored to the Mac/Pc or other iDevices.
- connect several iOS devices to the Mac/Pc - and send MIDI data between them. 


OSC:
- control OSC capable Software on Mac/Pc with one of many available OSC apps. 
- send OSC data between iDevices and Mac/Pc
- forward as many ports as you need, and treat iOS apps as if they would run directly on the same system.


other Requirements:
iOS 9.3 and up
OSX 10.10 and up
Windows 10 (requires iTunes) and up

studiomux needs a small helper app installed on the Mac or PC - please download it from our webpage:
https://zerodebug.com/#/studiomux

visit us our forum for support
https://community.zerodebug.com/

## Key features

- Stream audio from iOS to Mac/PC
- VST & AU support for DAWs
- Control iOS apps with MIDI controllers
- Send OSC messages to compatible software
- Ableton Link for multi-device sync
- Low latency USB connection

## Recent user reviews (10 of 167)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studiomux/id966554837/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Just keeps crashing

*2026-03-08*

I love the concept of this app but it will crash every time I try and do anything.   I am requesting a refund 
and I’m very disappointed

### 1/5 — Not working for Windows

*2026-02-25, version 5.123*

I had the worst experience buying this app….

### 1/5 — Abandoned?

*2026-02-21, version 5.123*

Installed and everything shows as successfully connected (iPad Air 4, iPadOS 26.2, Windows 10) but auv3 plugins stay in an "offline/bypassed" mode and produce no output, so no audio outputs to my Windows PC. Such a shame. I was excited for this. :(

### 1/5 — Não funciona

*2025-11-19, version 5.123*

Minha intenção era transmitir modo via USB entre dois dispositivos IOS (já consigo fazer isso por Bluetooth mas gostaria de eliminar a latência). O aplicativo simplesmente não reconhece o outro dispositivo e a Apple se recusa a me reembolsar.

### 1/5 — Não funciona no meu iPad

*2025-09-25, version 5.123*

Não funciona é da crash quando muda app

### 1/5 — ⚠️ StudioMux is completely unusable in 2025 — please update your app!

*2025-05-30, version 5.123*

I’ve spent hours trying to make Koala Sampler work with StudioMux, and the experience has been beyond frustrating:
	•	Adding Koala as IAA crashes the app instantly
	•	Dragging to add outputs resets or bugs out the connection symbol
	•	Koala AUv3 loads, but StudioMux still crashes constantly
	•	In Ableton, I add StudioMux as a VST — no audio comes through, and the VST UI is glitchy and broken

The fact that this app hasn’t been updated in 3 years is unacceptable for software that’s supposed to bridge iOS and desktop

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2025-05-08, version 5.123*

No sound coming from studiomux server, even though everything is connected. Looks like abandonware

### 2/5 — Anyone there?

*2025-04-22*

I have downloaded the app but it is very hard to know how to proceed. The community looks dead.
I have the user manual but it is too hard for me to understand as I am a novice in these areas. 
YouTube is of little help. 
Is this app still capable of doing what it says?

### 1/5 — Abandoned

*2024-12-29, version 5.123*

App did not work. After some digging online, it seems it has been abandoned since iOS16.
Asked Apple for a refund twice but they refused. Do not buy this!

### 5/5 — C'mon Man... please make this app work right?!?

*2024-06-24*

This app could be as successful as the'other' two out there, and it could also be another great app on the ios App Store-Please fix it..?

## Frequently asked questions about studiomux

### What does studiomux do?

studiomux streams audio, MIDI, and OSC data between your iOS devices and your Mac or PC via a USB cable. This allows you to use your iOS music apps as if they were plugins within your desktop Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) and control them with hardware controllers.

### What are the key features of studiomux?

Key features include streaming audio from iOS to your computer with VST/AU support, controlling iOS apps with MIDI controllers connected to your computer, sending OSC messages, and syncing multiple iOS devices using Ableton Link. It also supports multiple stereo channels and integrates with IAA, AU v3, and Audiobus.

### Is studiomux free to use?

Yes, studiomux is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

### What are the system requirements for studiomux?

studiomux requires iOS 9.3 and up on your mobile device. For your computer, it needs OS X 10.10 and up or Windows 10 and up (which requires iTunes to be installed). A small helper app also needs to be downloaded and installed on your Mac or PC from the developer's website.

### How can I use studiomux for music production?

You can use studiomux to stream audio from your iOS music apps directly into your DAW on your Mac or PC, treating them like VST or AU plugins. You can also use MIDI controllers connected to your computer to play and sequence iOS apps, or use your iOS devices to control software and hardware connected to your computer.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.123 — 2021-09-01

fixed bug, that caused AUv3 units to crash when channel was switched

### 5.118 — 2021-08-31

fix for critical crash bug for device running iOS 12 and lower

### 5.116 — 2021-08-30

added version and session label

### 5.115 — 2021-08-29

fixed a bug, that caused several AUv3 effects not to load properly

### 5 — 2021-08-24

- fix for iOS 14
- get the latest server from our homepage

https://zerodebug.com/#/studiomux

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