Comparison

M vs SSL Live TaCo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

M

Control your M-5000 or M-5000C mixer remotely with this intuitive app. Adjust real-time mixing functions, set up stage monitors, and fine-tune EQ from various listening positions. Connect via dock cable, USB wireless adapter, or Wi-Fi for flexible control.

Highlights
  • Remote mixer control
  • Real-time mixing functions
  • Stage monitor setup
  • EQ adjustment
  • Multiple connection options
  • Channel and BUS parameter control
  • Graphic and Parametric EQ control
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M-5000 Remote is an application for controlling the M-5000 or M-5000C remotely. This application provides an easy to use interface of the most frequently used real-time mixing functions, and is suitable for setting up monitors on stage and adjusting EQ from the different listening positions. The M-5000 or M-5000C can be controlled simultaneously from up to three iPads: a) via the dedicated dock cable, b) the dedicated USB wireless adapter, and c) a wireless LAN device. Depending on the size and complexity of the environment, an operator can choose any or all of these connection types. Controllable parameters: [Channel/BUS] * Preamp Gain, Pad & Phantom Power * Digital Gain * HPF * AUX sends * PAN * Dynamics Threshold * Delay * Direct Level * Solo * Mute * Fader * Sends on Fader * 4-Band Parametric EQ and HPF * EQ Copy/Paste/Undo * Name and Color [Other] * 31 Band Graphic EQ or 8 Band Parametric EQ * GEQ or PEQ Copy/Paste/Undo * Solo Clear Viewable-only parameters: [Channel/BUS] * Gain Reduction of Dynamics * Meter [Other] * Meter Overview

About

SSL Live TaCo

This application allows for wireless control of SSL Live consoles from a tablet. It offers modes for engineers to manage all console parameters or for artists to control individual auxiliary mixes. Multiple tablets can connect simultaneously for stage performers.

Highlights
  • Wireless tablet control
  • Engineer Mode for full console access
  • Aux Mode for individual mix control
  • Intuitive multi-touch interface
  • Supports up to 10 simultaneous tablets
  • Remote control of faders, EQ, compression, and effects
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The SSL Live TaCo (Tablet Control) mix app provides wireless tablet control of SSL Live consoles. Designed for both engineers and artists, the app can be limited to control an individual Aux mix or easily unlocked to control all path fader levels and path controls. A clear graphical interface with long throw faders and intuitive multi-touch control provides optimum touch screen mixing in critical live environments. In Engineer Mode, TaCo can remotely control all path parameters including fader levels, mute status, path EQ/Filters, path Compressor/Gate and input gain as well as Effects Unit parameters. In Aux Mode, TaCo is locked to control only send levels to a specific Aux mix, chosen from the console. Up to 10 tablets can be connected simultaneously for providing mix capabilities to each performer on stage. Compatibility: Requires an L200, L300, L500 or L500 Plus console running V4.7 software or higher. A wireless router or access point is required.

Verdict

The call

M and SSL Live TaCo both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of M's written reviews are positive against 0% of SSL Live TaCo's. M also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12). SSL Live TaCo's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for M against 3.0 for SSL Live TaCo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of M's written reviews are positive against 0% of SSL Live TaCo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M ships an update every 2 months, SSL Live TaCo every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
M versus SSL Live TaCo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMSSL Live TaCo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)3.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better12
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoland CorporationSolid State Logic

Customer experience

M

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

SSL Live TaCo

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

M

No in-app purchases

None

SSL Live TaCo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SSL Live TaCo free?
SSL Live TaCo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, M or SSL Live TaCo?
M and SSL Live TaCo are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do M or SSL Live TaCo have ads?
Neither M nor SSL Live TaCo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, M or SSL Live TaCo?
M ships an update every 2 months, and SSL Live TaCo every 5 months. Most recently, M was updated on October 7, 2026 and SSL Live TaCo on October 7, 2026.

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