Comparison

SSL Live TaCo vs HD

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

HD

This app enables musicians to control their personal monitor mixes for a specific digital audio mixer. It allows individual control of input channels, grouping for easier adjustments, and visual feedback on levels. Multiple devices can connect simultaneously to the same mixer.

Highlights
  • Control personal mono/stereo monitor mixes
  • Assign inputs to 4 groups for relative control
  • Adjust all input send levels
  • Meter inputs and bus master
  • Connect multiple mobile devices
  • Portrait and landscape orientation
Features
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HD-Q is an iOS app that allows the control of personal mixes for the Heritage-D HD96-24. With HD-Q, musicians can control their own monitor mix (mono/stereo) with full access to all input channels individually. Inputs can also be combined into one of 4 groups for variable relative control. Setup is simple - just connect your device to the same wireless network as the Heritage-D. Enter the console IP in the start-up screen and connect. Once connected you can select which mix you wish to control. Key Features * Select the mix bus for your personal mono/stereo monitoring control from your phone * Assign any combination of inputs to the four available groups for quick level changes * Control all input send levels to your chosen bus * Meter inputs and bus master for visual feedback * Connector multiple mobile devices to the same mixer * HD-Q can be used in portrait or landscape Requirements Requires the mobile device and mixer to be on the same wireless network Heritage-D mixer must be on V1.18.0 or later.

Screenshots

HD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SSL Live TaCo at 3.0 against HD's 2.8. HD's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

SSL Live TaCo holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SSL Live TaCo ships an update every 5 months, HD every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SSL Live TaCo versus HD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSSL Live TaCoHD
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (6 ratings) — better2.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS129.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolid State LogicEmpower Tribe Innovations DE GmbH

Customer experience

SSL Live TaCo

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

HD

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

SSL Live TaCo

No in-app purchases

None

HD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SSL Live TaCo free?
SSL Live TaCo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HD free?
HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SSL Live TaCo or HD?
SSL Live TaCo is rated higher. SSL Live TaCo averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while HD averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.
Do SSL Live TaCo or HD have ads?
Neither SSL Live TaCo nor HD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SSL Live TaCo or HD?
SSL Live TaCo ships an update every 5 months, and HD every 3 months. Most recently, SSL Live TaCo was updated on October 7, 2026 and HD on September 23, 2026.

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