Comparison

RIVAGE PM StageMix vs Virgil

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

Head to head
About

RIVAGE PM StageMix

This app allows engineers to remotely control Yamaha RIVAGE PM digital mixing systems from an iPad. It's designed for on-the-spot monitor mix adjustments from anywhere within wireless range, improving setup efficiency.

Highlights
  • Remote monitor mix adjustment
  • Intuitive graphical interface
  • Wireless control
  • Stage setup optimization
  • Expanding feature set
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RIVAGE PM StageMix is an application for the Apple iPad that provides remote control of Yamaha RIVAGE PM series digital mixing system functions via a simple, intuitive graphical interface from anywhere within wireless range. The software has been specifically designed to allow engineers to adjust monitor mixes from the performers’ positions on stage, directly controlling mix parameters via the iPad rather than having to rely on verbal directions to a second engineer. The result is better mixes in less time; a huge advantage during high-pressure pre-show setup. Although StageMix is focused on the requirements for adjusting monitor mixes on stage, its range of features is continually expanding, allowing it to be used for a wider variety of remote control functions.

About

Virgil

Control your Dante-enabled audio network directly from your iPhone or iPad. Patch, adjust, and monitor devices remotely without needing a laptop. Offers a familiar grid interface, device control, and preset management for live sound professionals.

Highlights
  • Remote patching and adjustment
  • Dante-enabled audio network control
  • Device identification and settings
  • Preset saving and recall
  • Real-time status monitoring
  • Network troubleshooting assistance
Features
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Your guide through the circles. Virgil puts the routing matrix for your Dante-enabled audio network on your iPhone or iPad. Walk the room, stand at FOH or backstage, and patch, check and adjust devices without a laptop or extra hardware. PATCH FROM A GRID YOU ALREADY KNOW • Transmitters across the top, receivers down the side. Press and hold where they meet to patch or unpatch, so a stray tap never changes your show. • Finger-sized boxes, a crosshair that lights up the row and column you're touching, a filling ring while you hold, and haptic confirmation on iPhone. • Tap the + where two devices meet to open both, or hold it to patch 1:1 in one move (channel 1→1, 2→2…). • Expand or collapse everything in one tap. • Pinch to zoom out over a big system, search to filter by device name. • Green means connected. Amber and red flag trouble, with the reason. • Stays in sync: when someone patches from Dante Controller, Virgil updates on its own. • Clock and Events lights in the corner: green means all good. Tap Clock for every device's clock status, or Events for a log of what changed since you opened the app. DEVICE CONTROL Long-press any device for its info and settings: • Model and IP, identify (flash the LEDs to find the box in the rack) • Rename devices and channels, or reset them to factory names • Manufacturer, firmware, sample rate and bit depth • Latency • Analog input and output levels on AVIO adapters • Clock role and sync status, plus preferred leader • Reboot, with confirmation PRESETS • Save the routing for a show and recall it later. Virgil shows exactly what will change before it touches anything. BUILT FOR THE WORK • Talks directly to devices on your local network. No account, no cloud, no ads, no tracking. • Finds devices quickly and reliably over multicast, with a clear message if your network blocks it. • Remembers your devices, and Refresh scans the network for them when Wi-Fi blocks discovery. • Handles busy Wi-Fi gracefully and tells you when the network drops a reply instead of hanging. • Keeps the screen awake while you work (switchable). • Tells you what to check when no devices show up. • iPhone and iPad, portrait or landscape, iOS 17 and newer. • Works with VoiceOver: every box and header is described, double-tap-and-hold patches, and every action is on the Actions rotor. GOOD TO KNOW • Your iPhone or iPad must be on the same network as the Dante primary interfaces, and Virgil needs Local Network access (iOS asks the first time). • Supports both the classic and newer (ARC 2.8.15) Dante control protocols. • Devices enrolled in Dante Domain Manager aren't supported. Made by MuffStuff for audio people. Virgil is not affiliated with or endorsed by Audinate. Dante is a trademark of Audinate Pty Ltd.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Virgil at 5.0 against RIVAGE PM StageMix's 3.3. Virgil also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). RIVAGE PM StageMix's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Virgil holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RIVAGE PM StageMix has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RIVAGE PM StageMix ships an update every 8 months, Virgil every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RIVAGE PM StageMix versus Virgil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRIVAGE PM StageMixVirgil
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYamaha CorporationBryan Hargrave

Customer experience

RIVAGE PM StageMix

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Virgil

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RIVAGE PM StageMix

No in-app purchases

None

Virgil

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RIVAGE PM StageMix free?
RIVAGE PM StageMix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Virgil free?
Virgil is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RIVAGE PM StageMix or Virgil?
Virgil is rated higher. RIVAGE PM StageMix averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Virgil averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RIVAGE PM StageMix or Virgil have ads?
Neither RIVAGE PM StageMix nor Virgil shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RIVAGE PM StageMix or Virgil?
RIVAGE PM StageMix ships an update every 8 months, and Virgil every 2 weeks. Most recently, RIVAGE PM StageMix was updated on November 2, 2026 and Virgil on October 31, 2026.

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