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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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 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.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
SSL Live TaCo ships an update every 5 months, TotalMix Remote for iPad every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | SSL Live TaCo | TotalMix Remote for iPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (6 ratings) | 4.3 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 53.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Solid State Logic | RME GmbH |
Customer experience
SSL Live TaCo
TotalMix Remote for iPad
In-app purchases
SSL Live TaCo
No in-app purchases
TotalMix Remote for iPad
No in-app purchases
Questions
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