CL StageMix vs F6 Control
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.
F6 Control
This app allows you to wirelessly control your ZOOM F6 audio recorder using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. It enables remote operation of recording, playback, level adjustments, mixer settings, and metadata input, making field recording more convenient.
- Remote recording and playback control
- Adjust trim levels, pan, and faders
- Monitor input levels and timecode
- Edit file names and add metadata
- Set date and time for recordings
- Control F6 inside protective cases
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F6 Control is an app that enables remote control of the ZOOM F6. With it, you can use an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch (6th generation and later) as a wireless remote controller for an F6. Note: A ZOOM BTA-1 is also necessary to operate an F6 with F6 Control. In addition to the fundamental operations of starting/stopping recording/playback and searching forward/backward, this app allows the adjustment of trim levels and mixer pan and fader settings. You can also use it to monitor input levels, timecode information and remaining battery charge. Moreover, using this app, you can input characters from the iOS device to edit file names and add metadata as well as transfer date and time information for use when recording. Features ■ Control an F6 that is inside a protective case -During field recording, you can check and control levels using the device in your hand without needing to look into the protective case on the F6. ■ Create monitor mixes easily -Using the mixer screen that supports multi-touch, you can easily create monitor mixes as though using a traditional mixer. ■ Input metadata -Using the iOS device keyboard, you can input all types of metadata. You can even type long entries without hassle. ■Set the date and time -The F6 date and time can be adjusted to match that of the iOS device. This allows you to set the time accurately with ease.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CL StageMix at 3.3 against F6 Control's 2.4. F6 Control's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (47 vs 14). On price, review sentiment, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CL StageMix holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 47 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of CL StageMix's written reviews are positive against 35% of F6 Control'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, F6 Control every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CL StageMix | F6 Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (14 ratings) — better | 2.4 (47 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | 35.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 47 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yamaha Corporation of America | ZOOM CORPORATION |
Customer experience
CL StageMix
F6 Control
Bugs and requests
CL StageMix
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
F6 Control
Reported bugs
17 issues- BLUETOOTH DEVICESウィンドウが繰り返し表示される
- F6には接続出来るが以降の操作が出来ない
- App freezes on blank screen
- App continues looking for Bluetooth device
- White screen appears when entering password
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- Bluetooth window pops up showing device then closes and reappears empty
- On playback, keeps muting some channels
- Doesn't work at all on iPhone iOS 14
- App just sits on the Bluetooth screen
- App shows device then vanishes
- App brings you back to Bluetooth screen, no password entry
- App allows connection but won't let enter password
- Just sits on the Bluetooth connect screen
- Recorder shows connection but app does not work
- Cannot format card while Bluetooth is enabled
- App doesn't work with latest iOS versions
- App doesn't inspire confidence
Requested features
18 requests- Add lock for controls
- Add folder creation support
- Add ability to monitor audio from app
- Add false take button
- Ability to tap on name to change it
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- Ability to change output and time code settings
- History of scenes, takes and notes
- Finder functions when not connected
- Add a folder on card
- Run a report on a folder
- Add track names from metadata to track naming
- Allow for both Bluetooth timecode and app connection
- Receive timecode data through Bluetooth
- Implement scene increment, false take, increment/decrement take number shortcuts
- Place REC button on mixer screen
- File management capabilities (create/name folders)
- Save quick access profiles/configurations
- Send audio signal to listen through app
In-app purchases
CL StageMix
No in-app purchases
F6 Control
No in-app purchases








