CL StageMix vs Arc Lighting 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.
Arc Lighting Control
Control lighting cues remotely using network MIDI protocol. This app allows users to import cue libraries, play and release specific cue lists, and search for desired cues. It requires an iOS device and compatible lighting control hardware.
- Import cue libraries
- Play and release cue lists
- Play specific cues
- Search for cue lists
- Network MIDI control
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Arc Lighting Control is a new app available for iOS devices that plays cue lists via network midi protocol on Chroma Q Vista. Key Features- Import Cue Libraries Play and Release Cue Lists Play specific cues Search for cue lists Requirements- iOS, Chroma Q Vista 3, network access, MacOS10.12-12.x, Windows 10/11
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CL StageMix at Free against Arc Lighting Control's $4.99. CL StageMix also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (14 vs 3). Arc Lighting Control's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 3.3). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
CL StageMix is free to download; Arc Lighting Control costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Arc Lighting Control holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 3 respectively.
CL StageMix ships an update every 4 months, Arc Lighting Control every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CL StageMix | Arc Lighting Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 3.3 (14 ratings) | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yamaha Corporation of America | Robert Sanders |
Customer experience
CL StageMix
Arc Lighting Control
In-app purchases
CL StageMix
No in-app purchases
Arc Lighting Control
No in-app purchases
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