Space Controller OSC vs AsteraNext
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Space Controller OSC
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Space Controller OSC app enables the user to move and positioning sounds by pointing the mobile device to any virtual position as well as set the distance from the sound source to the listener by sliding a virtual fader on the main display of the app. Space Controller OSC currently works directly with Nuendo 11, Nuendo 12, SPAT Revolution and L-ISA Controller, allowing the user to control either channel based and object based audio. The Tap to Pan button is used to set the smartphone ON/OFF panning control state. The mobile app has a section of communication links to set which sound source is being controlled.
AsteraNext
Control complex lighting setups with intuitive tools for creating custom programs and effects. Manage DMX addresses, diagnose and update fixtures, and ensure seamless runtime for your productions.
- Intuitive lighting control
- Customizable programs and effects
- DMX address and footprint setup
- Fixture diagnosis and updates
- Layer effects for pixel control
- Scheduled standby mode
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The AsteraNext offers intuitive and fast control of complex lighting setups of current and upcoming Astera products. It provides fully customizable programs and effects and also it is designed to work seamlessly with other control methods. It can set up DMX addresses and footprints for CRMX control. In addition, lamps can be diagnosed, updated or reset from the AsteraNext. Here are some of the features: Layer Effects It is now easier than ever to control pixels of your Astera lights and create complex effects. CRMX Support That would make it much easier for customers to understand how the DMX works, also easier to operate the CRMX module. Talkback+ Detect all available lights, set them up, check their status, configure DMX addresses and DMX profiles. Seamless Runtime Set the length of your production and be sure that your lights won`t run out while still getting the maximum brightness. Effects Quickly build programs out of colors and effects, trigger them or make them match a beat. Targets Quickly create groups of lights, assign positions and select which lights should receive commands. Scheduled StandBy Switch lights into power-saving standby and schedule them to wake up when the production starts. Dynamic PowerBoost This exclusive feature makes the light able to display the maximum brightness at all time and intensify non-white colors. Green/Magenta Correction Adjust green/magenta during content creation to reduce postproduction work. Emergency Lights Switches to white light when AC power is cut to keep your event save DJ Feature Auto BPM analyzes the beat and matches programs to it, flash buttons can trigger special effects while being held down. Other Features The AsteraNext is packed with many additional items and new features are frequently added via software update.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AsteraNext at Free against Space Controller OSC's $199.00. AsteraNext also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
AsteraNext is free to download; Space Controller OSC costs $199.00 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Space Controller OSC ships an update every 5 months, AsteraNext every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Space Controller OSC | AsteraNext |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.00 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 2.3 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 14.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sound Particles | Astera LED Technology GmbH |
In-app purchases
Space Controller OSC
No in-app purchases
AsteraNext
No in-app purchases
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