Comparison

M16 Digital Mixer vs ONE Control Plus

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

Head to head
About

M16 Digital Mixer

This digital mixer offers extensive audio processing capabilities for live performances and studio use. It features multiple input and output channels, advanced DSP engines, and convenient wireless control via PC or iPad. The device supports USB stereo recording and firmware updates.

Highlights
  • 16 input channels (8 MIC/LINE, 4 LINE)
  • Advanced MARANI® DSP engines
  • USB stereo recording and playback
  • Wireless control via PC and iPad app
  • Parametric EQ, Compressor, Delay on each channel
  • 31-band graphic EQ on outputs
  • Firmware update via software
Features
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OVERVIEW M16 is a 2 rack unit high performance digital mixer. On the front panel, among its 12 input connectors, 8 of them can be used as MIC or LINE. Together with the 16 Mic/Line Inputs, 4 AUX Output channels (two of them can be selcted as Monitor Outputs mirrors) and MAIN LEFT and RIGHT channels are available on XLR connectors, the 4 Line Inputs are on ¼ Jack. On ¼ Jack is also available an earphone connector, whose gain is adjustable, available as MONITOR OUTPUT The M16 supports USB stereo recording. By connecting a USB Stick to front panel's USB connector, the M16 is providing stereo or dual-channel recording and playback, allowing to select the recording source in between input and output channels. M16 is managed with powerful MARANI® DSP engines, providing a series of sophisticated audio processes like up to 1024 taps FIR filtering on MAIN LEFT and RIGHT Outputs, Effects, Ducker, RTA, Feedback Eliminator, Automixer and more. Moreover, each input and output channel contains Parametric Equalization, RMS Compressor, delay and other useful processes. On Each output is also available a 31 bands graphic Equalizer. In addition, there's a WIFI module inside the M16, making it more convenient to connect the device with its dedicated PC interface software or iPad APP, for real time monitor and parameters editing, especially in studio and live performance applications. Each device can be connected by up to 4 WiFi connections (Pc or iPad) and 10 Ethernet connections (Pc), for a total of 14 devices connected at the same time. If a modification to the M16 setting is done with one of the devices, the modification is reported automatically to all the others connected in parallel. Firmware update is also available via simple software operation.   To the embedded 12 channels, 4 more Input Channels can be added via extension cards: the extension cards can be different and allow the extra 4 channels to come from different sources as standard analog ones, AES or Dante™. FEATURES Outstanding Performance   12 Embedded Input channels: 8xMIC/LINE + 4xLINE 4 Input channels from Extension Card: 4xLINE; 4x AES; 4x Dante™ Any MIC is with a Phantom 48V Power, selectable between on and off 4 AUX Outputs (2 mirroring Monitor on selection) plus 2 Main Left and Right Outputs and 2 Monitor outputs on stereo ¼ Jack 8 x Silencer™ MIC Preamp Automatic Overflow Control for Clipping Removal on internal processes     Top-grade DSP Engine 4 PEQs for each input channel, selectable as Bell, Hi/Lo-Shevling or Morph EQ, which will fix the EQ's frequency, type and Q while controlling the gain so as to enhance the vocal or instrumental performance 8 PEQs + 31 GEQs for each MAIN output channel 3 PEQs + 31 GEQs for each AUX output channel On each input channel, there's a 2nd order HP filters, Noise Gate function, RMS Compressor and adjustable delay time For each MAIN and AUX output, there's HP/LP filter whose slope up to 24dB/Oct, RMS compressor, feedback eliminator and adjustable delay time In addition to Dynamic Filter, there's also up to 1024 taps FIR in MAIN output, with FIR coefficients generated from internal Wizard Tool or imported as .txt or .csv from the Third Party Application       Direct PC/network connection&Control Direct connection with PC with the Ethernet Connector on the front panel WIFI connection to PC interface software is available as well, to conduct real time monitor, setting and control More than one device connection is supported

About

ONE Control Plus

This app offers a unified platform for music production, combining DAW and MIDI controller functionalities. It features customizable modules for composing your own controllers and emulates popular hardware surfaces for seamless integration with various music software.

Highlights
  • Modular controller customization
  • DAW controller emulation (MCU)
  • Launchpad controller replica
  • Support for MIDI, OSC, and MMC
  • Customizable themes and styles
  • Multiple controller limit options
Features
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ONE Control Plus introduces a unified app combining ONE Control DAW and ONE Control PRO. Enjoy the Essential plan for free, forever. Or make the most of ONE Control with a one-time In-App Purchase Expansion Pack. Existing ONE Control DAW and PRO users get a free automatic migration to Plus. Essential (Free) * Essential Modular Controller * Essential DAW Controller * Launchpad controller * Limit of 4 controllers DAW Expansion Pack (In-App purchase) * Advanced DAW Controllers * Essential Modular Controller * Launchpad controller * Limit of 10 controllers PRO Expansion Pack (In-App purchase) * Pro Modular Controller * Pro DAW Controllers * Advanced bidirectional MIDI communication * OSC Support * Unlimited Controllers MAIN FEATURES Modular Controller - Compose your MIDI/OSC controllers with a few touches - Dozens of customizable modules: Faders, Knobs, Buttons, Pads, Keyswitches, XY Pads, Envelopes, Stepper, Interactive Displays, Keyboards, Backgrounds - Bidirectional MIDI IN: Components react to external MIDI sources, featuring a quick Learn mode - Four themes: Default, Minimal, Modern, Retro (PRO) - Many customisable control styles (PRO) - Configure actions with custom events: MIDI (CC, Note, etc.), MMC, OSC, Pitch Bend, Realtime, RPN/NRPN, SysEx - Advanced automation workflow with a new Events and Actions UI and Passthrough actions (PRO) - Customisable Multi-Step components (PRO) - Add background textures and images with effects (PRO) - Save up to 128 presets (patches) per controller with MIDI Bank support (PRO) - Organise in multiple pages, navigating quickly with swipe gestures (PRO) - Copy and paste pages or quick paste modules to build faster (PRO) - Add help, comments and best practices for collaborators (PRO) DAW Controller - Faithful replica of the Mackie Control Surface (MCU) - Customisable templates for: Apple Logic Pro, Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo, Ableton Live, Cakewalk, Universal Audio LUNA, Studio One, Digital Performer, Reaper, Reason, Vegas, Tracktion, Bitwig, FL Studio, Audition, Premiere, DaVinci Resolve - Generic MCU template for other DAWs - Dynamic context-aware buttons - Cheat Sheets for major DAWs included - VU-Meters (PRO) - Customisable buttons (PRO) Launchpad Controller - Replica of the Novation Launchpad X - Compatible with Ableton Live and Logic Pro 10.6+ - Play/record clips and live loops - Control Volume, Pan, Sends, Solo, Mute, Record Arm - Play MIDI notes and Billboard scrolling messages OTHER FEATURES - Use your device in Landscape or Portrait orientation - Creators Library: Share custom templates and discover community ones with ratings - External Controller Support: Control ONE Control itself (Preset/Page changes) via external MIDI - Redesigned controller browser with Recents and Favorites - Side inspector for lightning-fast edits - Wired, LAN, and Bluetooth connections - Auto-connect to MIDI Network session (PRO) - MacOS and Windows* host compatibility - Independent MIDI configuration per controller - iPadOS multi-window and Widget support - Switch between controllers with a single tap - Share controllers or save to iCloud Drive (PRO) - Optimized for all iPad models and iPadOS 26 - Step-by-step connection guides and video tutorials *Windows Network MIDI requires an RTP MIDI driver (like rtpMIDI).

Screenshots

M16 Digital Mixer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: M16 Digital Mixer at none against ONE Control Plus's 5. M16 Digital Mixer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). ONE Control Plus's advantage is review sentiment (29% vs 0%). On price and ads 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. ONE Control Plus sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. M16 Digital Mixer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M16 Digital Mixer ships an update every 3 weeks, ONE Control Plus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
M16 Digital Mixer versus ONE Control Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterM16 Digital MixerONE Control Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.2 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews29.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—21 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangzhou SEED Electronic Ltd.Visuality srl

Customer experience

M16 Digital Mixer

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ONE Control Plus

All ratings21 ratings
Positive47.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative38.1%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral29.4%
Negative41.2%

In-app purchases

None

M16 Digital Mixer

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

ONE Control Plus

One-time5
  • ONE Control DAW (Upgrade)Free
  • ONE Control PRO (Upgrade)Free
  • ONE Control DAW$8.99
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  • ONE Control PRO (Upgrade)$12.99
  • ONE Control PRO$17.99

Questions

Is M16 Digital Mixer free?
M16 Digital Mixer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ONE Control Plus free?
ONE Control Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do M16 Digital Mixer or ONE Control Plus have ads?
Neither M16 Digital Mixer nor ONE Control Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, M16 Digital Mixer or ONE Control Plus?
M16 Digital Mixer ships an update every 3 weeks, and ONE Control Plus every 3 months. Most recently, M16 Digital Mixer was updated on June 4, 2026 and ONE Control Plus on September 1, 2026.

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