Comparison

PreSonus SL Remote vs Studio Pro Remote

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

Head to head
About

PreSonus SL Remote

Control your audio mixer remotely from your iPad. Adjust levels, EQ, dynamics, and FX for all channels and buses wirelessly. Empower musicians to manage their own monitor mixes.

Highlights
  • Channel and subgroup level, pan, and mute control
  • Dynamics and EQ adjustment
  • Aux and FX mix send control
  • FX recall and parameter control
  • Graphic EQ control with draw mode
  • Portrait Zoom mode for detailed adjustments
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SL Remote for iPad® provides remote control of nearly all of the mixing functions of PreSonus StudioLive™-series Classic mixers. SL Remote connects wirelessly to Virtual StudioLive (VSL) for OS X® and Windows®, freeing the sound person to move around the venue while making adjustments to the mix and empowering musicians to take control of their own monitor mixes. SL Remote can connect to any StudioLive mixer over a wireless network. Conversely, multiple iPads running SL Remote can simultaneously control the same StudioLive mixer and you still have Virtual StudioLive (VSL), QMix, and hardware control. SL Remote requires a Mac or Windows PC running the latest version of Universal Control (which includes VSL) and a StudioLive-series mixer. The computer and mixer must be connected and synced via FireWire 400. VSL must be launched in order for SL Remote to detect a StudioLive mixer on the network. Features: *Level, Pan, and Mute control over all channels and subgroups *Subgroup, Main, and FireWire-assign control for all channels *Dynamics and EQ control for all channels, auxes, subgroups, and mains *Aux and FX Mix Send control for all channels *FX Type recall and parameter control including tap tempo *Graphic EQ (GEQ) control (mono or stereo link) *GEQ Draw mode allows you to draw GEQ curve *Portrait Zoom mode allows you to see and adjust every parameter for a channel or bus *Offline Demo mode *Channel and bus naming REQUIREMENTS: Compatible with iPad only. Requires iOS 8.0 or later. iPad must be networked to a computer running the latest version of Universal Control that is connected and synced to a StudioLive-series mixer via a FireWire 400 connection.

About

Studio Pro Remote

This app provides remote control for Fender Studio Pro and PreSonus Studio One digital audio workstations on Mac and Windows. It functions as a second screen or a mobile controller for recording, mixing, and editing, offering access to transport, mix console, and plug-in parameters.

Highlights
  • Remote control of transport and mix console
  • Access to all Studio Pro commands and macros
  • Control plug-in parameters
  • Fast session navigation
  • Control multiple Cue Mixes
  • Access record modes and metronome settings
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Fender Studio Pro Remote is a free remote control app designed specifically for use with the Digital Audio Workstation Fender Studio Pro and PreSonus Studio One on Mac and Windows computers. It’s the perfect companion, both as a “second screen” app in a workstation setup or as a flexible mobile remote for recording, mixing and editing when away from the computer. Key Features: • Remote control of Studio Pro 8 transport and mix console • Commands page for access to all Studio Pro factory and user commands and macros • Control up to 28 plug-in parameters using Control Link • Fender UCNET networking technology for ultra-fast connectivity • Macro Control view for quick access to FX parameters • Fast session navigation using scalable timeline, marker list and Arranger sections • Control any Studio Pro system on the same network; control a single Studio Pro with multiple remote apps simultaneously • Start Page with demo mode and integrated Quick Help • Access multiple Cue Mixes with independent faders • Access record modes, Pre-count and Metronome settings • Show Page control from Performance View REQUIREMENTS: Fender Studio Pro Remote works with Fender Studio Pro 8 as well as PreSonus Studio One 3 Professional version 3.0.1 or newer and Studio One 5 Artist or newer.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Studio Pro Remote at 3.3 against PreSonus SL Remote's 2.0. PreSonus SL Remote's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Studio Pro Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 81 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of PreSonus SL Remote's written reviews are positive against 40% of Studio Pro Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PreSonus SL Remote versus Studio Pro Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPreSonus SL RemoteStudio Pro Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (30 ratings)3.3 (81 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.3% of reviews — better39.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3081 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc.Fender Digital

Customer experience

PreSonus SL Remote

All ratings30 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive54.3%
Neutral11.7%
Negative34.0%

Studio Pro Remote

All ratings81 ratings
Positive54.3%
Neutral8.6%
Negative37.0%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive39.8%
Neutral16.5%
Negative43.6%

Bugs and requests

PreSonus SL Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Studio Pro Remote

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App does not connect
  • App not compatible with Studio One versions
  • App freezes
  • App crashes
  • Macros do not save
Show 9 more
  • Page management issues
  • Cannot delete buttons
  • Patch names not visible
  • Insert effects not showing
  • Connection drops frequently
  • Demo mode has no sound
  • PC side activation issues
  • Lyrics not displayed in Show-Mode
  • App freezes when trying to move shortcut tiles

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add iPhone version
  • Add Bluetooth connectivity
  • Add USB connection option
  • Improve UI/UX
  • Control all plugins (not just native)
Show 10 more
  • Add lyrics display in Show-Mode
  • Add keyboard functionality
  • Add piano roll keys
  • Add tap tempo function
  • Add remote editing capabilities
  • Add Apple Watch version
  • Add color-coded transport buttons
  • Add arrangement overview
  • Add analyzer
  • Add plugin interfaces control

In-app purchases

None

PreSonus SL Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Studio Pro Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PreSonus SL Remote free?
PreSonus SL Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Studio Pro Remote free?
Studio Pro Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PreSonus SL Remote or Studio Pro Remote?
Studio Pro Remote is rated higher. PreSonus SL Remote averages 2.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Studio Pro Remote averages 3.3 from 81 ratings.
Do PreSonus SL Remote or Studio Pro Remote have ads?
Neither PreSonus SL Remote nor Studio Pro Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PreSonus SL Remote or Studio Pro Remote?
PreSonus SL Remote ships an update every 5 months, and Studio Pro Remote every 5 months. Most recently, PreSonus SL Remote was updated on September 30, 2026 and Studio Pro Remote on September 29, 2026.

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