Comparison

SSL Live TaCo vs Avantis MixPad

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

Avantis MixPad

This app provides wireless mobile control for a specific digital mixer, allowing engineers to adjust sound from anywhere in a room or on stage. It offers independent control for multiple users and supports various mixing functions like fader levels, EQ, and effects.

Highlights
  • Wireless control for Avantis digital mixer
  • Adjust fader levels, mutes, and pan
  • Control Aux, FX, and Matrix sends
  • Manage Preamp Gain, Pad, and 48V
  • Access EQ, Gate, Comp/Ducker, and Delays
  • Scene recall and channel naming
  • Signal generator and metering
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Avantis MixPad is an engineer’s mixing tool providing wireless mobile control for the Allen & Heath Avantis digital mixer. It gives you the freedom to walk the room or stage and control the sound right where it is needed. Avantis MixPad and the Avantis mixer can work together to provide simultaneous control of independent functions, for example one engineer using the mixer to mix front-of-house sound, and another using the iPad to mix monitors on stage. Several iPads can be connected, each providing independent control. Avantis MixPad is intended for working with the live mix and channel processing. Things you can control: - Fader levels, mutes, pan - Aux and FX sends, routing and Pre/Post switching - Matrix sends, routing and Pre/Post switching - DCA masters and assignments - Preamp Gain, Pad and 48V - Trim and Polarity - HPF, Gate, PEQ, NEQ, Comp/Ducker, Delays - RTA function - Scene Recall - Channel names and colour - PAFL select - Signal Generator Control - Full signal metering - 3 Custom strips for personalised channel layout - 24 SoftKeys (18 SoftKeys on Avantis Solo) - Tap Tempo - FX Parameters - Library Recall Avantis MixPad is not intended for system setup . The following functions are not available at the iPad: - RackUltra FX Parameters - Input source, insert and output patchbay - Channel ganging - Aux source routing options - Scene Store - Scene Recall Filters and Safes edit - Show memory store and recall - Talkback - System configuration, options and preferences - User Profile management and permissions Requirements: An Allen & Heath Avantis mixer with a suitable wireless router or access point connected to one of its Network ports. This version of MixPad can connect to Avantis mixers running: - Avantis Firmware V2.00 or subsequent V2.0x maintenance releases. - Avantis Firmware V1.30 or subsequent V1.3x maintenance releases, when the Firmware compatibility mode setting is enabled. This can be found in the iOS Settings / Avantis MixPad. You will need to shut down (force quit) the app and restart it for changes to take effect. Refer to the Allen & Heath website for more information and to download the latest mixer firmware.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Avantis MixPad at 30% against SSL Live TaCo's 0%. Avantis MixPad also leads on rating (3.4 vs 3.0). SSL Live TaCo's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 16 months) and iOS requirement (12 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, 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

Avantis MixPad holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SSL Live TaCo's written reviews are positive against 30% of Avantis MixPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSL Live TaCo ships an update every 5 months, Avantis MixPad every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SSL Live TaCo versus Avantis MixPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSL Live TaCoAvantis MixPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (6 ratings)3.4 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews30.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings613 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS12 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolid State LogicAllen & Heath Limited

Customer experience

SSL Live TaCo

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

Avantis MixPad

All ratings12 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

SSL Live TaCo

No in-app purchases

None

Avantis MixPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SSL Live TaCo free?
SSL Live TaCo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Avantis MixPad free?
Avantis MixPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SSL Live TaCo or Avantis MixPad?
Avantis MixPad is rated higher. SSL Live TaCo averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Avantis MixPad averages 3.4 from 13 ratings.
Do SSL Live TaCo or Avantis MixPad have ads?
Neither SSL Live TaCo nor Avantis MixPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSL Live TaCo or Avantis MixPad?
SSL Live TaCo ships an update every 5 months, and Avantis MixPad every 16 months. Most recently, SSL Live TaCo was updated on October 7, 2026 and Avantis MixPad on October 21, 2026.

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