SSL Live TaCo vs HD
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.
HD
This application offers remote control for Heritage Digital series mixing consoles, replicating the console's functionality and workflow on a tablet. It provides comprehensive access to channel controls, EQ, gates, compressors, and effects, along with specialized modes for monitoring and mixing.
- Remote console control
- Channel fader overview
- Monitor mode for mixes
- Full EQ and gate control
- Compressor and effects management
- Flip mode for contributions
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HD-Mix provides the user with remote control of the Heritage Digital series of mixing consoles, offering the same functionality and workflow found on the console from your tablet. Connection Screen Upon boot, HD-Mix will automatically scan for consoles that are on the same network as your tablet, or you can manually enter the console's IP from the connection screen. Mix View Mix View provides the user with a clear and easy to navigate overview of the console meter bridge and faders, with access to all Inputs, Auxes, Matrices, VCA's and POP Groups. HD-Mix utilises the same Common Control Rotary used in the Heritage series consoles, allowing the user to move and lock any parameter on screen for ease of access. Choose between standard and expanded 8/16 channel fader layouts to view more channels at once. Monitor Mode HD-Mix supports Monitor Mode, allowing the user to select a target output channel and send multiple sources to it directly via the channel faders. While active, the channel faders become dedicated send level controls for the selected monitor target, offering fast, tactile control over monitor mixes. The fader tray can be pulled down to reveal the selected channel widgets, with access to and full control of the following: - Configuration Provides the user with an overview and control of: • 48V • Mic Gain control • Trim control • Phase • Delay • Talk • Solo / Bus configuration options (Solo A, Solo B, Solo A&B) - EQ Full parameter control of channel EQ with Band Locks, Flatten One / All band functionality and Full Screen mode. - Gate Full access and control of channel gates / duckers, with expandable Key Filter section. - Compressor Channel compressors with full control of all parameters and modes including key sidechain source control. - Effects The Effects widget shows effects populated in the selected channel, with support for full screen effect editing. - Sends and Matrices The Sends and Matrices widget provides the user with a complete overview of contributions and parameter controls (for the selected channel) to all console Aux and Matrix busses. - Flip Mode HD-Mix can be placed into Flip Mode, allowing the user to select and send contribution levels from an easy to access interface. When Flip is activated the meter bridge can be replaced with a Flip Target Select window, which allows the user to select a Flip target and then set appropriate contribution levels. - Full Screen Effect Support HD-Mix provides full screen parameter control for supported effects, including the Midas XL4 EQ, GEQ and Ocean EQ, with additional effects being added in future updates. - Preferences Page Solo System preferences are available to the user, along with Channel Flip Lock functionality and Reset Channel EQ Lock functionality. ---------------------- Please Note: We recommend using a wired connection from the console to the Access Point in critical applications (use of a wired connection from the Access Point to the tablet will further ensure a consistent connection).
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SSL Live TaCo at 3.0 against HD's 2.2. SSL Live TaCo also leads on iOS requirement (12 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SSL Live TaCo holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
SSL Live TaCo ships an update every 5 months, HD every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SSL Live TaCo | HD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (6 ratings) — better | 2.2 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Solid State Logic | Empower Tribe Innovations DE GmbH |
Customer experience
SSL Live TaCo
HD
In-app purchases
SSL Live TaCo
No in-app purchases
HD
No in-app purchases









