Comparison

Mixing Station vs DCX.Client 2

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

Head to head
About

Mixing Station

Control a wide range of digital audio mixers from a single, unified interface. Customize your workspace with unlimited layers, layouts, and themes. Features include RTA overlays, channel linking, and feedback detection.

Highlights
  • Unified UI for multiple mixer brands
  • Fully customizable UI, layers, and layouts
  • Unlimited DCAs
  • RTA overlays
  • Channel linking and ganging
  • Feedback detection
  • MIDI support for external control
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Mixing Station allows you to remote control digital mixers from various manufacturers in one unified UI. The following mixer series are supported: - Behringer X32 / M32 - Behringer XAir / MR - Behringer WING - A&H dLive - A&H Avantis - A&H GLD - A&H iLive - A&H CQ - A&H SQ / SQ+ - A&H Qu (new and legacy) - Midas HD96 - PreSonus StudioLive3 - Soundcraft Si / Vi / Ui - Mackie DL32S/16S DL32R DL1608 - Yamaha DM3 / DM7 / TF / CL / QL - TASCAM Sonicview - QSC TouchMix - Violet Audio dMix - Blackmagic Fairlight Live You can fully test the app without a license! Features: - Fully customizable UI - Create unlimited DCAs (IDCAs) - Re-Gain / Clipping protection - Customizable layers, layouts, channel strip and app theme - RTA overlays - Channel linking ganging - Gain reduction history for gate and dynamics - Peak hold for all meters - MIDI support for external control - High contrast mode for outdoor usage - Popgroups - Routing Matrix - Mix copy - Mixer independent channel presets and scenes - FX presets - Feedback detection for ringing out wedges - More features available depending on the connected mixer model - Community feature for sharing presets, themes and more with other users Note: This app is not a DAW! It does not play any audio! It is for remote controlling only. For more details visit the manual: https://mixingstation.app/ms-docs/feature-list/ End user licenses agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DCX.Client 2

This application provides Wi-Fi remote control for the DCX2496 device, allowing users to manage input and output gains, EQ settings, and more. It offers features like preset management, setup transfer, and control of multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi remote control for DCX2496
  • Manage input/output gains, EQ, and more
  • File presets for sound setups
  • Setup transfer between devices
  • Control up to 16 devices
  • Password protection
Features
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Wi-Fi remote control system for DCX2496 device. What you need to control: • This DCX.Client app • The extra PC software DCX.Server 2 (MS-Windows / macOS) with a USB-RS232 interface Tip: For the first experiences with DCX.Client download the free test version DCX.Server 2 from our homepage. Supported DCX2496 functions • Input A/B/C/Sum: Gain, Mute, Delay, EQ 1..9, Dynamic EQ, Sum In A/B/C • Output 1..6: Gain, Mute, Delay (long & short), EQ 1..9, Dynamic EQ, X-Over incl. X-over Link, Phase, Polarity, Limiter • Adjust Output configuration (e.g. LMH LMH) • Configure In Stereo Link (e.g. A+B) • Set "Sum" signal sources • Select input sources for the outputs 1..6 Features • Unlimited app version (no demo/trail version) • File presets to down-/upload your sound setup for different music halls • Setup transfer from device A to B • Undo-Redo of the last action • Mute/Un-mute all outputs with a single button • Control up to 16 DCX2496 devices with a single app (RS232/RS485 cluster) • Search for the device Id of the connected DCX2496 devices • Password protection to avoid inadvertent re-adjustment • PDF Manual in English and German (online) Note: DCX.Client is also available for macOS devices.

Screenshots

Mixing Station4 screens
DCX.Client 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DCX.Client 2 at none against Mixing Station's 13. DCX.Client 2 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Mixing Station's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 29 months) and review sentiment (78% vs 50%). On price, 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. Mixing Station sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. DCX.Client 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mixing Station ships an update fortnightly, DCX.Client 2 every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mixing Station versus DCX.Client 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMixing StationDCX.Client 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (614 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings614 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid SchumannRolf Stute

Customer experience

Mixing Station

All ratings614 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews303 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral9.9%
Negative12.5%

DCX.Client 2

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Mixing Station

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Routing matrix display issues on some mixers
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between mixer models

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save and load custom layouts
  • Integrated multi-track recording functionality
  • Improved accessibility support for visually impaired users
  • Dedicated talkback microphone feature

DCX.Client 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Mixing Station

Subscriptions1
  • Everything Pack$6.991 Month
One-time12
  • Mackie DL$4.99
  • XAir$5.99
  • Soundcraft Si$5.99
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  • Soundcraft Ui$5.99
  • A&H CQ$5.99
  • Midas HD$6.99
  • XM32$6.99
  • A&H Qu (old)$6.99
  • A&H SQ$6.99
  • WING$6.99
  • A&H Avantis$11.99
  • A&H dLive$12.99
None

DCX.Client 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mixing Station free?
Mixing Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DCX.Client 2 free?
DCX.Client 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mixing Station or DCX.Client 2 have ads?
Neither Mixing Station nor DCX.Client 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mixing Station or DCX.Client 2?
Mixing Station ships an update fortnightly, and DCX.Client 2 every 29 months. Most recently, Mixing Station was updated on October 19, 2026 and DCX.Client 2 on October 2, 2026.

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