Comparison

SQ MixPad vs XP Connect

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

Head to head
About

SQ MixPad

Control your SQ mixing console wirelessly or via a wired network. Manage levels, routing, processing, and patching from multiple devices simultaneously. Edit and manage show files offline without a console connection.

Highlights
  • Wireless and wired network control
  • Simultaneous and independent operation
  • Level and routing control
  • Extensive processing control
  • Full patching matrix
  • Offline show file editing
  • Scene and library management
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SQ-MixPad allows control of an SQ console over a wired or wireless network. It can be used simultaneously and independently of the SQ surface, so it can provide supplementary local control as well as giving the engineer the freedom to move around and mix from different listening positions. Three devices running SQ-MixPad can be connected and used at the same time as using the SQ surface, giving four separate points for control of all mixes. An ‘Offline’ mode allows for SQ show files to be edited and managed without connection to a console.
 V1.6.0 - This version works with SQ consoles running firmware V1.6.x It provides the following: Level and Routing Control - Send levels, panning, assignments, pre/post settings and mutes from all channels to all mixes Master send levels for all mixes Send and Return levels for FX Routing screen with overview and full control DCA and Mute Group control, including assignments Processing Control - Input channel Preamp/DEEP Preamp Model/HPF/Gate/Insert/PEQ/Compressor Mix channel Ext In/Insert/GEQ/PEQ/Compressor DEEP compressors and GEQ’s FX Parameters and FX Return PEQ Access to all Libraries Patching – Full patching matrix for all Inputs/Outputs and Tie Lines ‘1-to-1’ diagonal block patching Offline Mode – Edit and manage shows, scenes and libraries without a console connection Transfer entire shows between MixPad and an SQ Share/store shows to cloud or email (when available on the device) Other features include – Scene Management Global filters, scene filters and channel safe control Works with SQ User Permissions Copy/Paste and Reset functionality Ganging setup AMM control and setup SQ-Drive Control (Online) Full control of Signal Generator and assignments 6 custom layers with the ability to copy or use/follow desk layers All input/output/processing metering Meters and Channel RTA view and control Mixer config and role setup including ‘Listen Level’ PAFL setup and selection Channel naming/colour SoftKey and MIDI strips setup and use Follow Channel/Mix Select option

About

XP Connect

Features
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The Martin Audio BlacklineX Powered Connect app delivers total control of your BlacklineX Powered loudspeakers allowing control over everything from channel levels, EQ, speaker modes, user presets, speaker linking, and more. Want to explore the app? BlacklineX Powered Connect has a demo mode that allows you to explore the features available without speakers connected. Control • All input and master output levels • 3-Band channel EQ plus high pass filter • Application-specific speaker modes • Auto Connect and Auto Link options • Store & recall snapshots • Monitor levels with high-resolution metering for channels and outputs Linking • Wirelessly link BlacklineX Powered speakers together for streaming music applications plus complete control over the BlacklineX Powered system • Up to 30 meters of range between linked speakers • Stereo or dual zone linking modes The app requires Martin Audio BlacklineX Powered loudspeakers for operation.

Screenshots

XP Connect1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: XP Connect at 5.0 against SQ MixPad's 3.3. XP Connect also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). SQ MixPad's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 16 months). On price, 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

XP Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SQ MixPad has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQ MixPad ships an update every 6 months, XP Connect every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SQ MixPad versus XP Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQ MixPadXP Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (32 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllen & Heath LimitedMARTIN AUDIO LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

SQ MixPad

No in-app purchases

None

XP Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SQ MixPad free?
SQ MixPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XP Connect free?
XP Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SQ MixPad or XP Connect?
XP Connect is rated higher. SQ MixPad averages 3.3 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while XP Connect averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SQ MixPad or XP Connect have ads?
Neither SQ MixPad nor XP Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQ MixPad or XP Connect?
SQ MixPad ships an update every 6 months, and XP Connect every 16 months. Most recently, SQ MixPad was updated on October 24, 2026 and XP Connect on October 26, 2026.

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