Mix Magazine+ vs Avid Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mix Magazine+
This app offers in-depth coverage of high-end audio, including studio recording, live sound, and sound for picture. It features profiles of industry professionals, gear reviews, and insights from the front lines of pro audio. Access current and back issues, specials, and guides through subscriptions or single purchases.
- In-depth recording session coverage
- Profiles of audio professionals
- Gear reviews and tech insights
- Studio recording, live sound, sound for picture
- Access to back issues and specials
- Monthly and annual subscription options
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Mix is the definitive magazine for high-end audio—covering studio recording, live sound and sound for picture. For over 30 years, it’s been the trusted source for audio professionals pushing the boundaries of music. Inside every issue: - In-depth coverage of major recording sessions, tours, and post-production projects - Profiles of the top engineers, producers, and innovators in the field - Gear reviews and studio tech insights from the front lines of pro audio If you’re creating serious sound, you should be reading Mix. ------------------- Once you’ve downloaded our app, you will need to take a free trial or purchase a single issue or subscription to access our magazine content. We also publish specials and guides - browse our publications, read what interests you most, and get inspired. Back issues, specials, and future issues are available for purchase within the app. Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms, and auto-renew until you decide to cancel it. Check inside the app for current pricing. *** Please Note: Our digital edition is not printable and does not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with the print edition *** • The free trial offer is only available to new subscribers. If you have previously subscribed then payment will be taken immediately. • You can cancel at any time during the free trial period and you will not be charged. Simply turn off auto-renew in your Apple account subscriptions page at least 24 hours before the auto-renew is due. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase . • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. This does not affect your statutory rights. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. • We will be collecting information about your use of the app both when you are online and offline. To find out more please see our privacy policy. The subscription will include the current issue if you don't already own it and subsequently published future issues for the duration of your subscription period. ------------------- By purchasing a subscription or downloading an app you agree that you have read and accept Future Publishing Ltd's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: www.futureplc.com/privacy-policy/ www.futureplc.com/terms-conditions/
Avid Control
Control your audio and video software wirelessly from your iPad. This app offers deep, multi-touch control for recording, mixing, and navigating complex projects, enhancing efficiency and flexibility beyond traditional mouse and keyboard input.
- Wireless control of audio/video software
- Multi-touch mixing and recording
- Access hundreds of software commands
- Track and fader control
- Visual feedback and metering
- Customizable layouts and macros
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For full instructions please see: http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/faq/Avid-Control-Support SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • Qualified Mac or Windows-based computer running any supported EUCON-enabled application and EuControl 2026.4 (NOTE: The free EUCON 2026.4 software must be downloaded from Avid and installed before using Avid Control) • One of the following connections: - Accessible wireless network (5 Ghz Wi-Fi network recommended), or - Lightning-to-USB 3 Camera Adapter + USB 2-to-Ethernet Adapter to connect an Ethernet cable directly to iPad (be sure to disable Wi-Fi on your iPad when using this connection type) ABOUT AVID CONTROL Take wireless control of your favorite audio and video software—right from your iPad. With Avid Control, you can record and mix audio in Pro Tools, Media Composer, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, Digital Performer, Premiere and other media software, faster and more easily than working with a mouse and keyboard alone. The app combines the tight hardware/software integration and high-speed communication power of EUCON technology with the multi-touch advancements of iOS, so you get deep control, with great mixing flexibility. And when used with an Avid control surface (including the new Avid S1), you gain new touch workflows and custom control. Best of all… it’s free! Track and mix with just a touch • Speed up your efficiency using a host of controls • Record, mute, and solo tracks with a tap • Ride multiple faders to bring more life to your mix • Get insight into your mix with extensive visual feedback Get unrivaled audio and video control • Access and control hundreds of software commands • Punch in audio and toggle automation modes • Trigger complex macros that will save you tons of time • Switch control to different applications using a single app Mix faster with intelligent design • Gain multitouch control to speed up your efficiency • Interact with and control your mix in whole new ways • Perform keystroke shortcuts and more with a single tap • Bring tactile control with you, anywhere you go Navigate huge mixes easily • Get fast access to any channel with Tracks view • Quickly scroll through large mixes • Select, record-enable, solo, and mute multiple tracks • Keep an eye on levels with S6-style metering Free yourself from the cables that bind • Work in ways not possible with a wired mouse or control surface • Record yourself in a different room from your DAW • Control up to two networked workstations across a facility • Trigger playback or recording from anywhere Extend your control surface's workflows • Get enhanced touch control and customizable layouts • Navigate mixes faster with Tracks view • View a counter display and additional visual feedback • Recall layouts and trigger macros Work with your favorite audio and video software* • Avid Pro Tools • Avid Media Composer • Apple Logic Pro X • Steinberg Cubase • Steinberg Nuendo • Merging Pyramix • Mackie Control * Please see Avid’s Control app support page for a full compatibility list.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Mix Magazine+ at 4.4 against Avid Control's 2.7. Avid Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and review sentiment (34% vs 20%). 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
Both are free to download. Mix Magazine+ sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Avid Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mix Magazine+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 70 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Mix Magazine+'s written reviews are positive against 34% of Avid Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mix Magazine+ | Avid Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (68 ratings) — better | 2.7 (70 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 33.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 68 | 70 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | +4 |
| Developer | Future Publishing Ltd. | Avid® |
Customer experience
Mix Magazine+
Avid Control
Bugs and requests
Mix Magazine+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Avid Control
Reported bugs
5 issues- Version mismatch
- Can't get pass registration screen
- Meters don't work
- Faders are sticking
- Connectivity issues
Requested features
3 requests- Pls Make Avid Control into some type of AUV3 Effect Plugin for mixing and mastering purposes
- 120hz support for iPad Pro please!!
- larger soft keys (or even better, adjustable)
In-app purchases
Mix Magazine+
- 1 Month Subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- 3 Month Subscription1 Month trial$6.993 Months
- 6 Month Subscription1 Month trial$12.996 Months
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- 1 Year Subscription$29.991 Year
- June 2012$6.99
- June 2013$6.99
- February 2014$6.99
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- May 2014$6.99
- Issue 594$6.99
- March 2013$6.99
- March 2015$6.99
- Music Prods Gde to Electronic$6.99
- Issue 576$6.99
- Issue 523$6.99
- Issue 537$6.99
- Producers Music Theory Hdbk$6.99
- Issue 573$6.99
- Issue 571$6.99
- Producer's Guide to Mixing$7.99
- Music Prod Gde to Apple Logic$7.99
- All Mix Magazine Back Issues$47.99
Avid Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
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