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 Roland M-480 V-Mixer remotely from your iPad. Adjust mixing parameters like EQ, faders, and sends from anywhere in the room. View channel and bus status, including meters and gain reduction.
- Remote mixing parameter adjustment
- Viewable channel and bus status
- Fader and EQ control
- Scene recall and store
- Gain reduction monitoring
- Meter overview
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M-480 Remote is an application for remotely controlling the Roland M-480 V-Mixer live mixing console. ● This application makes it possible to adjust mixing parameters from a variety of listening points on stage or around the room, away from the M-480 positioned at a fixed location. ● Combined with the easy operation afforded by the iPad's large screen and Multi-Touch interface, this application makes it easy to remotely view and adjust settings. ● It is also equally useful as a sub-display and controller when placed beside the M-480 V-Mixer. Controllable parameters: [Channel] - Preamp Gain - Pan - Solo - Mute - Fader - Sends on Fader - 4-Band Parametric EQ and HPF - EQ Copy/Paste/Undo [Bus] - Pan - Solo - Mute - Fader - 4-Band Parametric EQ - EQ Copy/Paste/Undo [Other] - 31 Band Graphic EQ or 8 Band Parametric EQ - GEQ or PEQ Copy/Paste/Undo - Solo Clear - Scene Recall/Store/Clear Viewable-only parameters: [Channel] - Phantom Power Status - Pad Status - Gain Reduction on Gate - Gain Reduction on Compressor - Name and Color - Meter [Bus] - Gain Reduction on Gate - Gain Reduction on Compressor - Name and Color - Meter [Other] - Scene Lock/Filter/Fade Status - Meter Overview Important notes: * Use with the most recent firmware version of the M-480. * A wireless USB adapter (Roland WNA1100-RL) is required. * A wireless LAN router (Wi-Fi router, etc.) is recommended but if not available, connection can be made directly to the wireless USB adapter in ad-hoc mode. * Because the wireless USB adapter occupies the M-480's USB port, functions that use a USB flash key (such as recording, playback, and backing up settings) are not possible while the wireless USB adapter is connected. * A single iPad can be connected at one time. This application cannot be used concurrently with the M-480 RCS PC/Mac remote application software.
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CL StageMix at 3.3 against M's 1.8. M's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 30%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CL StageMix holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of CL StageMix's written reviews are positive against 43% 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 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CL StageMix | M |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (14 ratings) — better | 1.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | 42.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 5 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







