PBX DSP8 vs CueMix Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PBX DSP8
This application provides full control over an 8-channel audio processor for fine-tuning car sound systems. It features a 32-band equalizer, crossover network, and time alignment for a customized listening experience. Hardware is required and sold separately.
- Control up to 8 input and 8 output channels
- 32-Band Equalizer
- Crossover Network
- Time Alignment
- Customizable in-car audio experience
- Fully integrated app control
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Take control of your sound with the PowerBass PBX-DSP8 Digital Signal Processor. Control up to 8 channels of input and 8 channels of output with our fully integrated App. The PBX-DSP8 allows you to fine tune your audio system to your preference using our built in 32-Band Equalizer, Crossover Network, and Time Alignment allowing you full custom control of your in car musical experience. Hardware required, PBX-DSP8 Digital Signal Processor sold separately.
CueMix Pro
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CueMix Pro™ provides fast and easy access to all of the settings and features in a MOTU 16A, 848 or 10pre Thunderbolt/USB audio interface from your iPhone or iPad. Use the Discovery tab to select any available 16A, 848 or 10pre device to control. It could be connected directly to your iOS device or connected to a Mac or PC on the same network as your iOS device. Use CueMix Pro’s Home tab to control the headphone volume or monitor volume, choose outputs for the Monitor Group, and control the Talkback feature. Use the Inputs and Outputs tabs to adjust analog input and output levels with trim or boost. In the Outputs tab, you can control the device’s A/B/C monitor switching feature, which lets you compare your DAW mix on up to three different sets of monitors. Using intuitive, virtual patch cords in the Patchbay tab, or the comprehensive Routing tab, you can easily route any source signal to any destination. You can even split any source to multiple destinations. The Patchbay also lets you route up to 128 channels of audio to and from an AVB network connected to the network ports.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CueMix Pro at every 5 weeks against PBX DSP8's every 5 months. PBX DSP8's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). 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.
PBX DSP8 ships an update every 5 months, CueMix Pro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PBX DSP8 | CueMix Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PowerBass USA,INC | MOTU |
In-app purchases
PBX DSP8
No in-app purchases
CueMix Pro
No in-app purchases









