MXBus vs LV1 Shortcuts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MXBus
This app empowers musicians to control their own monitor mixes directly from their iOS device when using Behringer X32/X-Air or Midas consoles. It offers features like stereo channels, namable groups, and automatic console discovery for a streamlined sound check and live performance adjustment.
- Monitor mix control for musicians
- Supports Behringer X32/X-Air and Midas consoles
- Stereo channels for screen real-estate
- Namable groups and automatic console discovery
- Control send levels for channels, aux tracks, and effects
- Reorder channels within groups
- Springboard and Lock Screen widgets
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MXBus is a monitor mixing app for all Behringer X32 and X-Air mixing consoles that allows musicians on stage to control their own monitor mix with their iOS device. It also supports the Midas versions of these mixers (M32* and M-Air) It features stereo channels to save screen real-estate, namable groups and automatic console discovery. Musicians can control the send levels into their monitoring mix bus for all channels aux tracks and effects returns. You can even reorder the channels within your groups to your liking. It makes the sound check painless and allows you to adjust the mix during the gig. Some key differentiating Features: • Linked channels are treated as a stereo channel to save screen space. • Double tapping a fader knob sets it 0. • Double tapping the panning control on a stereo channel pans the signal hard L/R. Another double tap reverses the panning. • NEW: Springboard and Lock Screen widgets for quicker access. And as always: The app is built with data privacy in mind - no adds, no tracking! The PRO pack unlocks even more features like: • Decayed meters with peak memory • Compression meters • Gate LEDs • Channel mute buttons (X32) • Group mute buttons (X32) • Unlimited groups • Scenes • Bus EQ • Bus Compressor
LV1 Shortcuts
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LV1 Shortcuts is a focused companion controller for Waves eMotion LV1 on iPhone and iPad. Keep useful mixer commands within reach, access your assigned User Keys, recall scenes and shape scene transitions with a manual fader. QUICK ACCESS TO MIXER CONTROLS Switch between User Keys and Fixed Controls. Trigger the functions already assigned in LV1, use hold-to-talk talkback, tap the tempo and see BPM feedback. Toggle Mute Groups and use dedicated controls for Clear Solo and recording start/stop. Talkback and recording commands require the corresponding User Key assignments in LV1; the app does not capture microphone audio or record audio itself. SCENES AND SHOW MODE Browse the connected mixer's scene list with an active-scene indicator, or enter Show Mode for manual transitions. Previous Target and Next Target select a destination without recalling it. Drag the Scene Fade from 0% to 100%, move back during the transition, or stop and hold the current levels. Current Scene, Target Scene and transition status stay visible. The screen stays awake while the connected, prepared Show Mode is active in the foreground. CONTROL TRANSITIONS Fade supported input channels, FX returns and audio groups together. Choose whether direct Mute changes happen at the start, at the end, or open at the start and mute at the end. Other scene parameters are recalled at transition start according to LV1's Scope and Recall Safe settings. The fade engine does not control DCAs or Mute Groups. GUIDED PREPARATION A four-step guide helps you prepare a local working copy by reading scenes from LV1 and testing fade protection. Keep the PA off throughout preparation: the app recalls scenes and changes mixer settings. Configure Fader and Mute in LV1's Recall Safe as instructed, leaving them included in scene Scope. At least two scenes are required. The app cannot read Recall Safe status directly or change those settings for you. A matching saved preparation can be reused after reconnecting once you confirm that Fader and Mute are still protected. Prepare again if the session or working copy no longer matches. Changes made outside the app's synchronized workflow may require a fresh reading. STORE + SYNC Store the current scene in LV1, update its captured fade values locally and request a session save. Optionally run Store + Sync before fading out of the current scene. Assign Store Scene and Save Session to LV1 User Keys first. Check LV1 for save errors: a save request is not proof that the session file was written. The app's working copy is not a full LV1 session backup. DIAGNOSTICS View diagnostic details and share a test log when you need support. Logs are stored locally and shared only when you choose to share them. INCLUDED CONTROLS AND PRO Without Pro, use User Keys 1-2, Mute Groups 1-2, talkback and tap tempo. The optional Pro in-app purchase unlocks all eight displayed User Keys, all eight Mute Groups, recording controls, Clear Solo, and Scenes, including manual scene fades. REQUIREMENTS A compatible Waves eMotion LV1 host with MyRemote enabled is required. Connect through the same local control network and allow Local Network access. Use a dedicated control Wi-Fi network, separate from SoundGrid. Automatic discovery is provided, with manual IP entry as a fallback. No LV1 Shortcuts account or cloud service is required for mixer control. Apple handles Pro purchases and restoration. Audio is not transmitted or processed by the app. LV1 Shortcuts is independently developed and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or supported by Waves Audio.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LV1 Shortcuts at every 9 days against MXBus's monthly. 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. MXBus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LV1 Shortcuts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MXBus ships an update monthly, LV1 Shortcuts every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MXBus | LV1 Shortcuts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (121 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 121 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andreas Keldenich | Nicklas Arlevall |
Bugs and requests
MXBus
Reported bugs
18 issues- Faders moving/sliding on their own without user input
- App crashes when changing aux channels
- Mute button switches to channel info screen
- Scene saving not working properly (iOS 26)
- Mix recall/fader recall feature broken after updates
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- Glitchy fader behavior when locking/unlocking phone
- Inverted fader behavior (turning down turns up)
- Random channel muting/unmuting
- Connection failures with error codes (Error 49, Error 65)
- App not saving changes on iOS 26
- Bus EQ affecting all buses instead of individual ones
- Pan controls not functioning in Pro version
- Bus labels showing blank on M32
- Scenes not loading saved mix-bus selection
- Network permission not requested on first launch (iPad)
- App not recognizing mixer on certain network configurations
- Compatibility issues with iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS versions
- Scenes lost after iOS/app upgrades
Requested features
15 requests- Panning control for individual channels
- Support for Behringer Wing consoles
- Individual group controls for sends
- Main L/R mix access
- FX send control from channels
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- Compression and advanced EQ on channels
- Mute status indicator from console
- Custom channel ordering/arrangement
- Demo mode for training
- Android version of the app
- Support for Allen & Heath SQ, QU, CQ boards
- Support for Soundcraft Ui24r
- Offline scene editing capability
- More mute groups
- Mackie DL version
LV1 Shortcuts
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MXBus
- MXBus PRO Package$2.99
LV1 Shortcuts
- LV1 Shortcuts Pro$11.99









