Comparison

Mixing Station vs BMC Editor

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 digital audio mixers from various manufacturers with a unified, customizable interface. Test all features for free before purchasing a license. Share presets and themes with a community of users.

Highlights
  • Unified UI for multiple mixer brands
  • Fully customizable interface and layouts
  • Unlimited DCAs and channel linking
  • RTA overlays and feedback detection
  • MIDI support for external control
  • Community sharing of presets and themes
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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

BMC Editor

Features
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The BMC Editor App for iPad is the official companion editor for the Badass MIDI Controller (BMC) Library, built for creating fully customizable MIDI controllers using Teensy and ESP32 boards. It offers a complete, code-free editing experience—right from your iPad. Features: • Visual editor for buttons, LEDs, encoders, pots, displays, and more • Real-time parameter editing—no need to re-upload firmware • Full support for USB, Serial, and BLE MIDI connections • Integrated Knowledge Base with board info and FAQ Requirements: • USB connections on Lightning iPads require a Lightning to USB adapter • BLE MIDI requires the free app midimittr, available on the App Store Note: The Serial Monitor is not available in the iPad version. Start building your dream MIDI controller today at roxxxtar.com/bmc

Screenshots

Mixing Station4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mixing Station at Free against BMC Editor's $9.99. BMC Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On update cadence, 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

Mixing Station is free to download; BMC Editor costs $9.99 up front. Mixing Station sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. BMC Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mixing Station ships an update fortnightly, BMC Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mixing Station versus BMC Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMixing StationBMC Editor
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.5 (621 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings621 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid SchumannHans Arroba

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

BMC Editor

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

BMC Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mixing Station free?
Mixing Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BMC Editor free?
BMC Editor costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mixing Station or BMC Editor have ads?
Neither Mixing Station nor BMC Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mixing Station or BMC Editor?
Mixing Station ships an update fortnightly, and BMC Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mixing Station was updated on October 29, 2026 and BMC Editor on October 25, 2026.

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