Comparison

Discrete 8 Remote vs Ui MIDI mixer

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

Head to head
About

Discrete 8 Remote

Control your professional audio interface remotely from your iOS device. Manage preamp gain, volume, clock settings, and headphone levels for a streamlined recording experience.

Highlights
  • Preamps Gain Control
  • Volume Control
  • Stereo Link Selection
  • Clock Source and Sample Rate
  • Headphone Volume Control
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The Discrete 8 Remote control app is specifically designed to work with Antelope Audio's Discrete 8. The app will turn your iOS device into a professional audio interface remote control, allowing you to manage Discrete 8 functionality. Both the producer and the recording artist will be provided with fast and easy access to the features of the device. The Discrete 8 Remote offers: • Preamps Gain Control and Type • Volume Control • Stereo Link Selection • Clock Source and Sample Rate Selection • Headphone Volume Control

About

Ui MIDI mixer

Control your audio mixer's virtual faders, effects, and parameters remotely using your hardware MIDI controller. Assign controls with a built-in "learn" function for seamless integration without touching the mixer's display.

Highlights
  • Assign virtual faders via MIDI learn
  • Control MICS, LINE, SUBS, DRUMS, GUITAR volume
  • Remotely enable/disable FX effects
  • MIDI control of GAINS and EQ/DYN
  • Save and load settings/presets
  • Control AUX BUSes via MIDI
  • Support for motorized faders
Features
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With Soundcraft® Ui MIDI mixer app you can comfortably assign "virtual" faders from your Ui mixer to the hardware MIDI controller using built-in "learn" function. You can now control all MICS, LINE inputs, SUBS, DRUMS or GUITAR volume (reverb, chorus, delay ...) using your hardware MIDI equipment like MIDI keyboards (with faders or knobs) or MIDI pedal etc. without touching the display! You can remotely, comfortably and quickly enable/disable FX effects with your hardware buttons on your MIDI controller. NEWS in 2.1.21 ver.: ○ code optimization for the latest iOS / iPadOS 15.2 ○ added GAINS MIDI control on input channels (Ui12/Ui16 + Ui24R) ! ○ dedicated MIDI programmable buttons for specific Preset ! ○ direct Preset access including light feedback on your MIDI controller ! ○ added live view of channels VU meters (in MC mode with compatible MIDI controllers) ○ quick remote access to EQ and DYN (COMP) page for selected channel (JUMP to EQ/DYN) from your MIDI controller! ○ SAVE and LOAD your settings and presets. Easy backup! New in 2.0 version! ○ new creation of user PRESETS / BANKS ○ new GUITAR DIGITECH sims module controlled by MIDI controllers and pedals ○ new support for universal "Mackie protocol" of professional MIDI controllers NEW in 1.5 version ○ added MIDI control of phones outputs via AUX BUSes (only Ui12/16 mixers) ○ added autostart of motorized faders position by connecting MIDI controllers ○ improved scene and cues switching by MIDI (only U24 mixers) NEW in 1.4 version ○ added selection of channels via MIDI (for easy and fast layout switching - e.g. equalizer settings) ○ added option of automatic channel selection (while moving the faders) ○ added PANORAMA assignment to physical MIDI knobs on connected controller with feedback (on MIDI devices equipped with LED indication) ○ added GLOBAL TAP function (to set delay tempo via MIDI) ○ fixed and improved recognition of connected MIDI controllers - "MIDI IN: no_conn" issues ○ better support for new iOS (incl. iPadOS) NEW in 1.3 version ○ advanced MIDI control of AUX BUSES via MIDI (each musician can have complete control over the aux-mix send level for each channel) ○ support for MOTORIZED FADERS (e.g. BCF2000/X-TOUCH Midi controllers ...) ○ feedback of Ui FADERS and BUTTONS STATUS on hardware controller - levels, solos, mutes etc ... (only MIDI contr. with LED indicators) ○ added MIDI messages NOTE ON/OFF to drive Ui BUTTONS and Ui functions (extended "learn" function) ○ access to all VCA faders via MIDI (only Ui24r users) ○ control PREV, NEXT SNAPSHOTs and CUEs via MIDI (only Ui24r users) ○ fixed PLAYER func. on Ui24r mixers NEW in 1.2 version ○ running in background mode ○ nice dark mode

Screenshots

Discrete 8 Remote2 screens
Ui MIDI mixer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ui MIDI mixer at 3.6 against Discrete 8 Remote's 2.0. Ui MIDI mixer also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 20%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Discrete 8 Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Ui MIDI mixer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Discrete 8 Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ui MIDI mixer holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Discrete 8 Remote's written reviews are positive against 49% of Ui MIDI mixer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Discrete 8 Remote ships an update every 2 months, Ui MIDI mixer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Discrete 8 Remote versus Ui MIDI mixer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiscrete 8 RemoteUi MIDI mixer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings)3.6 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews48.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings410 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntelope AudioPavel Beseda

Customer experience

Discrete 8 Remote

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative70.0%

Ui MIDI mixer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral22.2%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive48.7%
Neutral20.5%
Negative30.8%

In-app purchases

None

Discrete 8 Remote

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ui MIDI mixer

One-time1
  • Upgrade to full version$34.99

Questions

Is Discrete 8 Remote free?
Discrete 8 Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ui MIDI mixer free?
Ui MIDI mixer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Discrete 8 Remote or Ui MIDI mixer?
Ui MIDI mixer is rated higher. Discrete 8 Remote averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Ui MIDI mixer averages 3.6 from 10 ratings.
Do Discrete 8 Remote or Ui MIDI mixer have ads?
Neither Discrete 8 Remote nor Ui MIDI mixer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Discrete 8 Remote or Ui MIDI mixer?
Discrete 8 Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Ui MIDI mixer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Discrete 8 Remote was updated on November 2, 2026 and Ui MIDI mixer on November 3, 2026.

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