Comparison

iLive MixPad vs SSL Live TaCo

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

Head to head
About

iLive MixPad

This application provides wireless mobile control for a digital live sound mixing system. It allows engineers to adjust fader levels, mutes, panning, and various channel processing parameters remotely. The app is designed to complement a physical mixing surface or editor software, offering flexibility to manage sound from anywhere in a venue.

Highlights
  • Wireless mobile control for iLive systems
  • Adjust fader levels, mutes, and panning
  • Control channel processing (HPF, Gate, PEQ, GEQ, Comp)
  • Assign channels to custom layers
  • Tap Tempo control for Delay FX
  • Stereo Aux Pan control
  • Full signal metering
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Important ! This version of MixPad is for iLive running firmware V1.9 and is not compatible with iLive V1.8 or earlier firmware. Make sure the iLive you want to connect to is running V1.9 firmware before you update or use this app. Description iLive MixPad new features release V1.90 for iPad. MixPad is an engineer’s mixing tool providing wireless mobile control for the Allen & Heath iLive digital live sound mixing system. It is the perfect companion to the iLive Surface or Editor, giving you the freedom to walk the room or stage and control the sound right where it is needed. What’s new in Version 1.90 - Tap Tempo control for Delay FX - Stereo Aux Pan control - Ability to add blank spaces in Custom Layers - Assign up to 32 strips in Custom Layers - Strip scrolling improvements - Metering improvements (Multicast is no longer required) MixPad is intended for working with the mix and channel processing. Things you can control: - Access any input channel, mix master, FX send or return, or DCA - Fader levels, mutes, pan / image controls - Aux and Matrix sends and Pre/Post switching - Stereo Aux Pan control - Delay FX Tap Tempo control - DCA and mix assignments - Preamp Gain, Pad and 48V - Trim, HPF, Gate, PEQ, GEQ, Comp, Lim/De-Esser, Delays - Name and colour channels - RTA and PAFL for the GEQ - Full signal metering - Create Custom strips for personalised channel layout - Personalise the MixPad colour scheme MixPad is not intended for system setup or memory access. The following functions are not available on MixPad and require an iLive Surface or laptop running iLive Editor: - Input PAFL - FX parameter control (except Tap Tempo) - FX Rack dynamic EQ and multiband Comp - Input source, stereo width, insert and output patchbay - Channel ganging - Aux source routing options - Library, Scene and Show memory store and recall - Scene Safes edit - SoftKeys - Signal Generator - Talkback - System configuration, options and preferences - User Profiles MixPad does not support: - xDR-16 audio expanders (will see the xDR channels but not its Preamps), - Dual-Rack (will not see the Slave channels). - Modular iLive Surface preamp control (will control Trim but not Gain). Requirements: An iLive system running a version of V1.9 firmware, with a good wireless router (wireless access point) connected to one of its NETWORK ports. Refer to the Allen & Heath web site for more information.

About

SSL Live TaCo

This application allows for wireless control of SSL Live consoles from a tablet. It offers modes for engineers to manage all console parameters or for artists to control individual auxiliary mixes. Multiple tablets can connect simultaneously for stage performers.

Highlights
  • Wireless tablet control
  • Engineer Mode for full console access
  • Aux Mode for individual mix control
  • Intuitive multi-touch interface
  • Supports up to 10 simultaneous tablets
  • Remote control of faders, EQ, compression, and effects
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The SSL Live TaCo (Tablet Control) mix app provides wireless tablet control of SSL Live consoles. Designed for both engineers and artists, the app can be limited to control an individual Aux mix or easily unlocked to control all path fader levels and path controls. A clear graphical interface with long throw faders and intuitive multi-touch control provides optimum touch screen mixing in critical live environments. In Engineer Mode, TaCo can remotely control all path parameters including fader levels, mute status, path EQ/Filters, path Compressor/Gate and input gain as well as Effects Unit parameters. In Aux Mode, TaCo is locked to control only send levels to a specific Aux mix, chosen from the console. Up to 10 tablets can be connected simultaneously for providing mix capabilities to each performer on stage. Compatibility: Requires an L200, L300, L500 or L500 Plus console running V4.7 software or higher. A wireless router or access point is required.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iLive MixPad at 39% against SSL Live TaCo's 0%. iLive MixPad also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12). SSL Live TaCo's advantage is rating (3.0 vs 2.8). 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

SSL Live TaCo holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of iLive MixPad's written reviews are positive against 0% of SSL Live TaCo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iLive MixPad ships an update every 6 months, SSL Live TaCo every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iLive MixPad versus SSL Live TaCo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLive MixPadSSL Live TaCo
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings)3.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better12
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllen & Heath LimitedSolid State Logic

Customer experience

iLive MixPad

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive39.0%
Neutral14.6%
Negative46.3%

SSL Live TaCo

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

iLive MixPad

No in-app purchases

None

SSL Live TaCo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iLive MixPad free?
iLive MixPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SSL Live TaCo free?
SSL Live TaCo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iLive MixPad or SSL Live TaCo?
SSL Live TaCo is rated higher. iLive MixPad averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SSL Live TaCo averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.
Do iLive MixPad or SSL Live TaCo have ads?
Neither iLive MixPad nor SSL Live TaCo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iLive MixPad or SSL Live TaCo?
iLive MixPad ships an update every 6 months, and SSL Live TaCo every 5 months. Most recently, iLive MixPad was updated on October 24, 2026 and SSL Live TaCo on October 7, 2026.

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