Comparison

SSL Live TaCo vs TotalMix Remote for iPad

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

Head to head
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.

About

TotalMix Remote for iPad

Control your RME audio interface's mixer and effects remotely from your iPad. This app connects wirelessly via TCP/IP to TotalMix FX software running on your Windows or Mac computer, offering similar functionality to the desktop version.

Highlights
  • Remote mixer control
  • Effects software control
  • Wireless TCP/IP connection
  • iPad compatibility
  • Low resource usage
  • Similar to desktop version
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TotalMix Remote is a remote client for RME’s Windows/Mac software TotalMix FX 1.50 and up. It gives remote control over the audio interface’s mixer and effects software TotalMix FX that runs on the host computer. TotalMix Remote uses TCP/IP and therefore works on the iPad wirelessly in any network. *** This app works only with RME audio interfaces that are supported by TotalMix FX! *** TotalMix Remote runs on iPad2 or newer, and all iOS versions from 12.0 up, using only few resources. It does not process audio, but acts as remote control for a Windows/Mac computer which has an RME audio interface attached, and TotalMix FX v1.50 or up installed. The app is nearly identical to the desktop version of TotalMix FX, in features, operation, design and functionality. Some limitations apply. Please refer to the included help for details. The latest version of TotalMix FX is part of the audio interface's driver installation, available for download at http://www.rme-audio.de, section Download.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TotalMix Remote for iPad at 53% against SSL Live TaCo's 0%. TotalMix Remote for iPad also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

TotalMix Remote for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SSL Live TaCo's written reviews are positive against 53% of TotalMix Remote for iPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSL Live TaCo ships an update every 5 months, TotalMix Remote for iPad every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SSL Live TaCo versus TotalMix Remote for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSL Live TaCoTotalMix Remote for iPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (6 ratings)4.3 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews53.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings616 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS1212.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolid State LogicRME GmbH

Customer experience

SSL Live TaCo

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

TotalMix Remote for iPad

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.7%

In-app purchases

None

SSL Live TaCo

No in-app purchases

None

TotalMix Remote for iPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SSL Live TaCo free?
SSL Live TaCo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TotalMix Remote for iPad free?
TotalMix Remote for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SSL Live TaCo or TotalMix Remote for iPad?
TotalMix Remote for iPad is rated higher. SSL Live TaCo averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while TotalMix Remote for iPad averages 4.3 from 16 ratings.
Do SSL Live TaCo or TotalMix Remote for iPad have ads?
Neither SSL Live TaCo nor TotalMix Remote for iPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSL Live TaCo or TotalMix Remote for iPad?
SSL Live TaCo ships an update every 5 months, and TotalMix Remote for iPad every 3 months. Most recently, SSL Live TaCo was updated on November 2, 2026 and TotalMix Remote for iPad on November 2, 2026.

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