Comparison

M7CL StageMix vs JBL Performance

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

M7CL StageMix

Control Yamaha M7CL digital mixing consoles remotely from an iPad. Adjust monitor mixes from anywhere on stage, improving sound quality and setup efficiency. Features are expanding for wider remote control applications.

Highlights
  • Remote control of M7CL console functions
  • Adjust monitor mixes from stage
  • Intuitive graphical interface
  • DCA Faders
  • Input and Mix Send Panning
  • Channel Naming
  • Tap Tempo
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StageMix is an application for the Apple iPad that provides remote control of Yamaha M7CL 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. New Features in V3 • DCA Faders • Input and Mix Send Panning • Mute Group Masters • Tap Tempo • Channel Naming • Sends on Faders Levels in Meter Bridge • Selectable Input and Output Meter Positions • Bank Navigation in Long Faders Mode • Improved Mix On Faders Selection • Many other enhancements – please refer to the M7CL StageMix User Guide

About

JBL Performance

This application provides comprehensive control for JBL SRX900 Series sound systems. It enables real-time system management, testing, tuning, and health monitoring through network connections. Design your audio setup visually and access deep system settings for any application.

Highlights
  • Real-time system control
  • Visual system design
  • Automatic group creation
  • Intuitive system views
  • Full DSP parameter access
  • Performance monitoring
  • Save and recall configurations
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JBL Performance is a full-featured application designed to work with JBL SRX900 Series sound systems. The application allows real-time system control, testing, tuning, and device health monitoring using WiFi or wired network connections. • The powerful user interface lets you forget about complex configuration screens and design the system visually. • Automatically generated groups provide easy system control eliminating managing individual devices. • System Views overlay task-specific information over the virtual devices making the tuning and monitoring process highly intuitive. • Automatic network discovery detects compatible devices making network configuration painless. FULL SYSTEM CONTROL • Deep dive into system settings and DSP functions to configure your system for any application • Access the full suite of user-adjustable DSP parameters, including speaker presets, gain, delay, and EQ • Adjust system optimization tools like Array Size and Throw Distance Compensation filters. Monitor your system with Show Mode • Monitor performance-critical metrics in real-time, including amplifier temperature, line voltage, and transducer health. • Supervise audio parameters like system headroom and input and output meters. Save and recall system configurations • Save and recall venue configurations with the JBL Performance app, capturing settings and venue layouts and saving them to your iPad. For decades, top touring artists and recording studios worldwide have trusted JBL speakers to express their music with power, precision, and truth. Explore our full range of award-winning sound systems at www.jblpro.com.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JBL Performance at 100% against M7CL StageMix's 46%. JBL Performance also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.1). M7CL StageMix's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JBL Performance holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of M7CL StageMix's written reviews are positive against 100% of JBL Performance's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M7CL StageMix ships an update every 3 months, JBL Performance every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
M7CL StageMix versus JBL Performance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterM7CL StageMixJBL Performance
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (15 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYamaha Corporation of AmericaHarman Professional, Inc.

Customer experience

M7CL StageMix

All ratings13 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative69.2%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive45.9%
Neutral13.5%
Negative40.5%

JBL Performance

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

M7CL StageMix

No in-app purchases

None

JBL Performance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is M7CL StageMix free?
M7CL StageMix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JBL Performance free?
JBL Performance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, M7CL StageMix or JBL Performance?
JBL Performance is rated higher. M7CL StageMix averages 2.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while JBL Performance averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do M7CL StageMix or JBL Performance have ads?
Neither M7CL StageMix nor JBL Performance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, M7CL StageMix or JBL Performance?
M7CL StageMix ships an update every 3 months, and JBL Performance every 5 months. Most recently, M7CL StageMix was updated on October 22, 2026 and JBL Performance on October 12, 2026.

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