TotalMix Remote for iPad vs AirMotion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TotalMix Remote for iPad
Control your RME audio interface's mixer and effects remotely from your iPad. This app connects wirelessly via TCP/IP to TotalMix FX software running on your Windows or Mac computer, offering similar functionality to the desktop version.
- Remote mixer control
- Effects software control
- Wireless TCP/IP connection
- iPad compatibility
- Low resource usage
- Similar to desktop version
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TotalMix Remote is a remote client for RME’s Windows/Mac software TotalMix FX 1.50 and up. It gives remote control over the audio interface’s mixer and effects software TotalMix FX that runs on the host computer. TotalMix Remote uses TCP/IP and therefore works on the iPad wirelessly in any network. *** This app works only with RME audio interfaces that are supported by TotalMix FX! *** TotalMix Remote runs on iPad2 or newer, and all iOS versions from 12.0 up, using only few resources. It does not process audio, but acts as remote control for a Windows/Mac computer which has an RME audio interface attached, and TotalMix FX v1.50 or up installed. The app is nearly identical to the desktop version of TotalMix FX, in features, operation, design and functionality. Some limitations apply. Please refer to the included help for details. The latest version of TotalMix FX is part of the audio interface's driver installation, available for download at http://www.rme-audio.de, section Download.
AirMotion
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AirMotion is the latest generation of MIDI breath and motion controller. This controller is the world's first wireless controller that can be quickly configured via your smartphone to send MIDI control change messages to your musical instrument. MIDI control change messages are sent when breathing into the device or moving the head to bring extreme realism and expression to their studio recordings or live performances. AirMotion was made with a passion for detail and a strong focus on durability, this cutting-edge design goes far beyond what is technically possible with other controllers available on the market.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AirMotion at monthly against TotalMix Remote for iPad's every 3 months. AirMotion also leads on device support (3 vs 1). TotalMix Remote for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TotalMix Remote for iPad ships an update every 3 months, AirMotion monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TotalMix Remote for iPad | AirMotion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RME GmbH | Papritech ltd |
In-app purchases
TotalMix Remote for iPad
No in-app purchases
AirMotion
No in-app purchases
Questions
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