Comparison

dspMixFx UR vs Audio Elements

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

Head to head
About

dspMixFx UR

This application provides control over DSP features and built-in effects for compatible audio interfaces on iOS devices. It allows for latency-free monitoring and streaming mixes for music applications, utilizing effects like reverb and channel strips.

Highlights
  • Control DSP features on URX-C/UR-C series
  • DSP mixer control
  • Built-in DSP effects control
  • Latency-free monitoring
  • Streaming mix creation
  • Compatible with specific Yamaha audio interfaces
Read full description

Together with the URX22C, URX44C, UR22C, UR24C, UR44C, and UR816C audio interfaces, the dspMixFx UR-C app allows you to utilize the benefits of Yamaha’s custom-designed SSP3 DSP chip directly on your iPad and iPhone. The app enables control of all DSP features—including the DSP mixer and built-in DSP effects—on compatible URX-C and UR-C series interfaces. You can create latency-free monitor mixes and streaming mixes for a wide variety of iOS / iPadOS music applications, using acclaimed DSP effects such as REV-X reverb, Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip, and Guitar Amp Classics. Please note that this app is only a control application for USB audio interfaces URX22C, URX44C, UR22C, UR24C, UR44C, and UR816C. Without a UR interface it can be used in demo mode only. Find more information about the URX-C series and the UR-C series audio interfaces here: URX-C: https://www.yamaha.com/2/urx-c/ UR-C: https://new.steinberg.net/en/audio-interfaces/ur-c-series/ Key features • Control of all DSP features including DSP mixer and DSP effects on URX-C and UR-C series • Latency-free DSP-powered monitoring when connected to iPad or iPhone • Works with URX22C, URX44C, UR22C, UR24C, UR44C, and UR816C * Depending on the iPad or iPhone model for using the UR-C interfaces with iPad or iPhone the Lightning to USB Camera Adapter or the Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter is required.

About

Audio Elements

This app offers a professional multi-track audio editor and real-time effect processor. Create, record, mix, and master audio with advanced tools and a variety of effects, all from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Multi-track recording and editing
  • Real-time audio effects and live monitoring
  • Advanced mixing tools
  • Professional-grade effects library
  • Project management and export
  • Precision audio tools
Features
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Audio Elements – Pro Audio Editor & Music Studio, Create, record, mix, and master your audio like a pro — all from your phone. Audio Element is a complete multi-track audio editor and real-time effect processor designed for musicians, podcasters, voice artists, and audio creators. Key Features **Multi-Track Recording & Editing** Record multiple tracks with precision. Cut, split, loop, copy, paste, deactivate, and move audio clips freely across the timeline. **Real-Time Audio Effects & Live Monitoring** Apply effects live and hear instant feedback — ideal for creating announcement-style vocals or live audio experiences. **Advanced Mixing Tools** Control your mix with panning, gain, mute, solo, and unlimited undo/redo options for non-destructive editing. **Professional-Grade Effects** Includes essential and creative audio FX: * Reverb, Echo, Delay * Multiband EQ, Compressor, Gain Boost * Chorus, Vibrato, Stereo Widen * Pitch Shift, Time Stretch * High-pass, Low-pass Filters **Project Management and Export** * Save and reopen full project sessions * Export audio as MP3, WAV, or M4A * Select bitrate and export specific timeline ranges * Import audio from local storage **Precision Audio Tools** * Built-in metronome * Looping and time navigation * Audio device selection * Adjustable buffer size and multiple sample rates for low-latency performance Why Choose Audio Elements? Whether you're recording a song, mixing voiceovers, producing podcasts, or editing sound effects, Audio Element gives you professional studio control in a portable format. Download Now Start creating, editing, and mixing today — with Audio Elements, your studio is always with you.

Screenshots

dspMixFx UR4 screens
Audio Elements4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Audio Elements at 4.5 against dspMixFx UR's 3.7. Audio Elements also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 13 months). dspMixFx UR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Audio Elements sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. dspMixFx UR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audio Elements holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: dspMixFx UR has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dspMixFx UR ships an update every 13 months, Audio Elements every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
dspMixFx UR versus Audio Elements: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdspMixFx URAudio Elements
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (10 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYamaha CorporationKushum Mijar

Customer experience

dspMixFx UR

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive32.1%
Neutral17.9%
Negative50.0%

Audio Elements

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

dspMixFx UR

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Audio Elements

One-time1
  • Audio Elements$4.99

Questions

Is dspMixFx UR free?
dspMixFx UR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Audio Elements free?
Audio Elements is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, dspMixFx UR or Audio Elements?
Audio Elements is rated higher. dspMixFx UR averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Audio Elements averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do dspMixFx UR or Audio Elements have ads?
Neither dspMixFx UR nor Audio Elements shows ads.
Which is updated more often, dspMixFx UR or Audio Elements?
dspMixFx UR ships an update every 13 months, and Audio Elements every 5 days. Most recently, dspMixFx UR was updated on August 13, 2026 and Audio Elements on September 19, 2026.

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