# Waxwing Remote

> Mobile control for Waxwing DSP Phono Preamp, adjusting audio settings. (iPhone/iPad app by Parks Audio LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waxwing-remote/id6469517885 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Parks Audio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705553459)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 32 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-10-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waxwing-remote/id6469517885/reviews.md

## What is Waxwing Remote?

The Waxwing Remote app is the main way to control your Waxwing DSP Phono Preamp when playing vinyl records. It lets you adjust gain, turn on Magic, save settings, and adjust for perfect sound.

## Key features

- Adjust gain settings
- Activate Magic mode
- Save custom settings
- Fine-tune audio for perfect sound
- Control Waxwing DSP Phono Preamp

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waxwing-remote/id6469517885/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app

*2025-12-11*

A great app for an amazing phono preamp.

### 5/5 — Nice functional app

*2025-05-09*

This app works fast and connects quickly for me. My one tiny gripe, is that when you tap the top of the screen it doesn’t automatically page up like many other apps. That would make it nice to hit mute. Or maybe have a floating mute so that it’s available no matter where you are in the menus. 

That would also be nice as a widget or something that shows up on the Lock Screen.

### 5/5 — Waxwing remote

*2025-01-29*

Why can’t more software be like this? Everything is discoverable and clearly marked. Every single option has a description of what it does. Nothing is hidden. It is fantastic!

The best part is that you don’t even need to pair it. No WiFi or Bluetooth pairing mode to engage and successfully navigate. Just start the app near a Waxwing and it works!

### 5/5 — Easy-to-use app for a great product

*2023-12-06*

The app is the perfect companion for the excellent Waxwing phono preamp. It connected instantly on startup and maintains a reliable connection to the device. It provides easy, intuitive control of the many signal processing features baked into the device, including active click and pop removal during playback, bass management, rumble filtering, choice of mono modes as well as stereo, turntable speed checker, record condition grading, and provides a cumulative total playing time. I’ve been collecting vinyl for decades and now it is sounding better than ever.

## Frequently asked questions about Waxwing Remote

### What can I control with Waxwing Remote?

Waxwing Remote allows you to control your Waxwing DSP Phono Preamp. You can adjust gain settings, activate the 'Magic' mode, save your preferred settings, and fine-tune audio for optimal sound quality.

### Is Waxwing Remote free to use?

Yes, Waxwing Remote is completely free to download and use. It does not require any purchases or subscriptions.

### What devices is Waxwing Remote compatible with?

Waxwing Remote is designed for Apple devices and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### How often is Waxwing Remote updated?

The app was last updated on September 9, 2025, with version 1.0.12. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the developer actively maintains the application.

### What is the age rating for Waxwing Remote?

Waxwing Remote has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does Waxwing Remote have ads?

No, Waxwing Remote is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

### What do users like about Waxwing Remote?

Users have given Waxwing Remote a perfect 5.0-star rating from 9 reviews, indicating high satisfaction with its functionality and ease of use for controlling their phono preamp.

### When was Waxwing Remote first released?

Waxwing Remote was first released on October 17, 2023.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.13 — 2026-04-19

New Waxwing 1.04 Firmware
- Go to the Settings gear icon to update your Waxwing.
- Improved digital output with S/PDIF channel status support. Any DAC or streamer should now properly display the 24/48 or 24/96 output and bitrate 
- Fixes iPad app bug with disappearing popups from settings, language and connection window area. This bug showed up with iOS 26.1 update.
- Magic has been revved to version 2.0 (internally speaking). It is a little better discriminating and smoother with less distortion. This smoother part may make the Waxwing a bit better behaved with some external DACs. Just a step or two forward. My planned Magic work in 2026 will probably be much more of a leap forward.
- Super Mono has been revved to version 2.0 (also internally speaking). I've made a major improvement on how the sections of audio (summed, left, or right) are blended together. Basically, it has less distortion and is clearer, especially on louder segments.
- Added alternate Fine Balance control interface in Mono and Super Mono functions. During a moderate loudness monaural music passage (not silence or quiet passage), a Balance icon press will determine the optimal channel balance and set it after about 1 second. The icon turns red, letting you know the balancing is occurring. Fine Balance can be reset to +0.0dB by clicking the display text. Note: this balancing helps Mono and Super Mono have optimum performance.
- Changed Grade's grading scale. 'F' has been replaced by: F+, F, F-, and P. P is for Poor. This just gives a bit more room for rating.
- Added Firmware downgrade feature. Press and hold the gray "Update to Firmware version 1.0x" for ten seconds or until the popup changes. Perfect for beta testers to hop back and forth for comparisons. Also useful in case a version has a breaking bug. Note: Bluetooth firmware has had this same behavior.
- Hi (High-cut filter): added 3kHz, 4kHz, and 6kHz. Removed the lowest three (experimental) values of 5Hz, 10Hz, and 15Hz. Should be useful for the 78 RPM folks.

App 1.0.13 Changes:
- New logo splash screen pop up on app load. It was a white screen while the language file gets loaded at startup.
- Added confirmation to "Reset to Default" buttons (in Settings gear menu) added in 1.0.12 to prevent accidental resets. Note that this reset is equivalent to loading the 'MM 38dB' preset. Just wanted something easier for new users that got into trouble.
- Fixed app Mute button/icon behavior. A 'Mute is ON' state would be reset to 'Mute is OFF' when the app was closed and reopened.
- Edited German language option.
- Added Korean language option.
- Added more description on cart threshold adjustment slider in Log.

### 1.0.12 — 2025-09-09

Added charts (single and multi) to: Warmth, Air, Treble, Bass, Bass Boost, Hi, Lo, PEQ, and EQ
Log cumulative time now default display and session time feature removed
Added Multi-Waxwing Mode (in Settings)
Added reload defaults button (analog or digital)
Added warning symbols to Hi and Lo to alert user of audio attenuation or muting
Added Deutsch as language option
Fixed 'Scan Again' bugginess
Fixed gray screen bug when right tapping Filename with Custom EQ

### 1.0.11 — 2024-07-31

- Fixes RF power initialization bug that may have cause slow Bluetooth connectivity
- Increased Bluetooth advertising rate for faster Bluetooth connectivity

### 1.0.10 — 2024-05-08

Fixes the most egregious bugs that can cause resets (i.e. dropped audio for 5 seconds or so).

- New Sort button behavior: a long press re-sorts menu without toggle to linear menu
- New TX output power adjustment in Settings (once Bluetooth -> 1.06)
- Fixes some connection/disconnection logic to prevent lost connection requiring restarting app
- Added Disconnect counter in Settings (shows number of disconnection events during app lifecycle)
- Bluetooth Firmware version 1.06 added for OTA upgrade:
--- Fixes outgoing message overflow crash and reset (5-7 seconds silence)
--- Bluetooth TX power increased 33% for more range; three power settings
--- Downgradable to previous firmware (press and hold gray Update button for 10+ seconds until Waxwing reboots)
--- Fixes Timer assert issue causing occasional reset (5-7 seconds silence) during connection cycles

### 1.0.9 — 2024-03-06

This reverts back to version 1.0.6 while the changes made in 1.07 and 1.0.8 are retested.

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