CL StageMix vs M
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CL StageMix
This application allows engineers to remotely control Yamaha CL digital mixing consoles from an iPad. It enables adjustments to monitor mixes directly from the stage, improving efficiency during setup.
- Remote control of Yamaha CL digital mixing consoles
- Intuitive graphical interface
- Adjust monitor mixes from stage
- Direct control of mix parameters
- Expandable features for wider remote control
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StageMix is an application for the Apple iPad that provides remote control of Yamaha CL digital mixing console functions via a simple, intuitive graphical interface from anywhere within wireless range. The software has been specifically designed to allow engineers to adjust monitor mixes from the performers’ positions on stage, directly controlling mix parameters via the iPad rather than having to rely on verbal directions to a second engineer. The result is better mixes in less time; a huge advantage during high-pressure pre-show setup. Although StageMix is focused on the requirements for adjusting monitor mixes on stage, its range of features is continually expanding, allowing it to be used for a wider variety of remote control functions.
M
Control your M-5000 or M-5000C mixer remotely with this intuitive app. Adjust real-time mixing functions, set up stage monitors, and fine-tune EQ from various listening positions. Connect via dock cable, USB wireless adapter, or Wi-Fi for flexible control.
- Remote mixer control
- Real-time mixing functions
- Stage monitor setup
- EQ adjustment
- Multiple connection options
- Channel and BUS parameter control
- Graphic and Parametric EQ control
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M-5000 Remote is an application for controlling the M-5000 or M-5000C remotely. This application provides an easy to use interface of the most frequently used real-time mixing functions, and is suitable for setting up monitors on stage and adjusting EQ from the different listening positions. The M-5000 or M-5000C can be controlled simultaneously from up to three iPads: a) via the dedicated dock cable, b) the dedicated USB wireless adapter, and c) a wireless LAN device. Depending on the size and complexity of the environment, an operator can choose any or all of these connection types. Controllable parameters: [Channel/BUS] * Preamp Gain, Pad & Phantom Power * Digital Gain * HPF * AUX sends * PAN * Dynamics Threshold * Delay * Direct Level * Solo * Mute * Fader * Sends on Fader * 4-Band Parametric EQ and HPF * EQ Copy/Paste/Undo * Name and Color [Other] * 31 Band Graphic EQ or 8 Band Parametric EQ * GEQ or PEQ Copy/Paste/Undo * Solo Clear Viewable-only parameters: [Channel/BUS] * Gain Reduction of Dynamics * Meter [Other] * Meter Overview
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CL StageMix at 3.3 against M's 3.0. CL StageMix also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 2). M's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 30%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
CL StageMix holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CL StageMix has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of CL StageMix's written reviews are positive against 50% of M's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
CL StageMix ships an update every 4 months, M every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CL StageMix | M |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (14 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yamaha Corporation of America | Roland Corporation |
Customer experience
CL StageMix
M
In-app purchases
CL StageMix
No in-app purchases
M
No in-app purchases







