Comparison

MGP Editor vs HD

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

Head to head
About

MGP Editor

Control your MGP mixer's DSP settings remotely from your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. Adjust effects parameters, compressor, and ducker settings with an intuitive graphic display. Ideal for live sound, studio, and commercial applications.

Highlights
  • Remote DSP control
  • Effects parameter editing
  • Hybrid Channel control
  • Intuitive graphic display
  • Direct play function
  • Detail parameter editing
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MGP Editor is a free software application that gives you additional control of your MGP mixer's DSP settings via your iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. With a simple and intuitive graphic display, MGP Editor gives you additional, detailed control of your REV-X and SPX effects parameters—as well as Hybrid Channel's Priority Ducker, Leveler and attenuator. Not just for live sound reinforcement and studio environments, MGP Editor is a valuable tool that can benefit any commercial, corporate or institutional applications. - Requires a MGP mixing console - Using a USB cable, connect your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad to the MGP’s dedicated USB port. - Funcitions for MGP32X/24X Editor of detail parameter for FX1, FX2, GEQ, Master COMP, DUCKER, LEVELER And also individual music player and ""direct play"" function are newly added. - Functions for MGP16X/12X Editor of detail parameter for FX1, FX2, DUCKER, LEVELER

About

HD

This application connects to a specific device via Bluetooth to remotely control musical functions. It allows instructors to guide students with features like metronome operation, tempo setting, and pitch adjustment. It also includes tools for chord detection and tuning.

Highlights
  • Remote HD control (keyboard, metronome, temperament, transposition)
  • Customizable beat and tempo settings
  • Individual volume and pitch adjustment
  • Demonstrate mode for pitch and volume feedback
  • Chord detection and naming
  • Adjustable tuner
  • Rhythm assistant
Features
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* The device on which this application is installed must be connected to the HD-300 via Bluetooth®. The application does not produce sound independently. The HD-300 Assistant application allows an instructor to remotely control the HD-300 and provide intuitive guidance to students. ≪ Functions ≫ • HD Control In addition to keyboard and metronome operation, the app allows remote control of temperament and transposition. • Beat, Tempo Setting Irregular meter and tempos can easily be created, saved, and played back. • Individual Volume and Pitch Fine adjustment is available for individual volumes and pitches. • Demonstrate Mode The interference beat that occurs when notes are slightly out of tune can be recreated, and the volumes of harmony notes can be adjusted to give students a feel for appropriate pitch and volume. • Chord Detector Chords can be detected and named based on a group of played notes. • Tuner The tuner provides a convenient means to check pitch. The tuner’s base pitch is adjustable. ・ Rhythm Assistant The app can play the same rhythm as musical score.

Screenshots

MGP Editor3 screens
HD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HD at 5.0 against MGP Editor's 3.7. HD also leads on update cadence (every 10 months vs every 20 months). MGP Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

HD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MGP Editor ships an update every 20 months, HD every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MGP Editor versus HD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMGP EditorHD
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 10 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYamaha Corporation of AmericaYamaha Corporation

Customer experience

MGP Editor

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%

HD

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MGP Editor

No in-app purchases

None

HD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MGP Editor free?
MGP Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HD free?
HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MGP Editor or HD?
HD is rated higher. MGP Editor averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while HD averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do MGP Editor or HD have ads?
Neither MGP Editor nor HD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MGP Editor or HD?
MGP Editor ships an update every 20 months, and HD every 10 months. Most recently, MGP Editor was updated on October 24, 2026 and HD on October 22, 2026.

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