dspMixFx UR vs Play2Glow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Play2Glow
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Play2Glow is a guitar practice app from ToneBEYOND. It supports everyday practice with a tuner, practice recording, and stage-style rehearsal for getting used to playing in front of listeners. What you can do: - Support guitar tuning - Record practice takes - Practice with a warm virtual audience - Try AR-style stage presence when available PITCH appears as a visual practice companion, but Play2Glow does not score, rank, or grade your performance. Use it as a small, supportive practice space for preparing your sound and building confidence before playing for others.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Play2Glow at every 3 days against dspMixFx UR's every 13 months. dspMixFx UR's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
dspMixFx UR ships an update every 13 months, Play2Glow every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | dspMixFx UR | Play2Glow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yamaha Corporation | Tomonori Kowatari |
In-app purchases
dspMixFx UR
No in-app purchases
Play2Glow
No in-app purchases









