Comparison

MATRIX A8 vs Gig Mix

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

Head to head
About

MATRIX A8

Features
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MATRIX A8 device is dedicated music, paging, discussion and zone management solutions for Commercial Audio applications.
Easy to use and to implement, MATRIX-8 offers state-of-the-art signal processing in a cost effective package. Projects using DSP platforms usually require a minimum number of inputs and outputs. This determines the choice of dedicated matrix models. MATRIX-A8 offers a large choice of I/O options in order to cover most of applications: Open the app, it will display the IP Setup interface, and connect to the LAN via WIFI. It will automatically search for the devices that have connected to Matrix A8 in the LAN of this interface. If no device is found, click the Refresh button to manually search. Select the device and click the Connect button to connect the device. When the indicator lights green, it indicates that the device is successfully connected. The Volume interface displays the gain value and channel name of each channel. You can select and change the channel name, adjust the gain value, and mute the channel in this interface. The Routing interface displays and adjusts multiple input channels assigned to the output channel. Specifically, the output channel can be selected through the “routing to” button in this interface. Select the input channel by clicking on the buttons in the list below. The Scene interface can control the device to save, delete and read the corresponding presets. The preset contains all the settings of the device. You can determine the saving location of the preset by selecting Device or Local. Click Lock System to lock the device so that the app cannot change its parameters. If the device is locked, you can only unlock or change the password by entering the password already set or super password “MA88”.

About

Gig Mix

Features
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GigMix is a Bluetooth wireless remote control app designed exclusively for Turbosound powered loudspeakers. It lets you handle all speaker settings directly from your phone during gigs, rehearsals, or live events—without having to walk up to the gear or plug in any cables. Key Features • Remotely adjust input/output levels for real‑time volume control • Visual EQ curve editor — drag and drop to fine‑tune your equalization • One‑tap switching between speaker operating modes: Mono, Stereo Mix, 2:1/2:2 Stereo Mix, and Stereo Bluetooth Streaming • Supports master/slave linking between two speakers (e.g., for stereo pairing) — manage both units from a single phone • Automatically checks and pushes firmware update notifications when online, keeping your speakers up to date • Built‑in demo mode lets you explore the full interface and controls without a physical speaker connection Simple & Reliable GigMix requires no account registration or login. Bluetooth connections and speaker control are entirely local — we do not collect or track any of your data. The app does not play audio itself; it stays focused on doing one thing well: remote control. Compatible with active Turbosound models such as the iP12B and iP15B. Requires iOS 14 or later.

Screenshots

MATRIX A81 screens
Gig Mix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MATRIX A8 at 8.0 against Gig Mix's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
MATRIX A8 versus Gig Mix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMATRIX A8Gig Mix
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB206 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEIKAKUEmpower Tribe Innovations DE GmbH

In-app purchases

None

MATRIX A8

No in-app purchases

None

Gig Mix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MATRIX A8 free?
MATRIX A8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gig Mix free?
Gig Mix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MATRIX A8 or Gig Mix have ads?
Neither MATRIX A8 nor Gig Mix shows ads.

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