Comparison

GLD Remote vs SSL Live TaCo

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

Head to head
About

GLD Remote

This tool offers wireless mobile control for Allen & Heath GLD digital live sound mixing consoles. It allows engineers to manage fader levels, mutes, pan, EQ, and more from anywhere in the room or on stage, enabling simultaneous independent control.

Highlights
  • Wireless mobile control for GLD mixers
  • Control fader levels, mutes, and pan
  • Manage Aux, FX, and Matrix sends
  • Adjust preamp gain, trim, and polarity
  • Access HPF, Gate, PEQ, GEQ, and Delays
  • Full signal metering and custom strip layouts
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This version is for GLD systems running V1.6 firmware. We recommend that you disable any automatic updating to avoid unexpected incompatibility with the firmware version your mixer is running. GLD Remote is an engineer’s mixing tool providing wireless mobile control for the Allen & Heath GLD digital live sound mixing console. It gives you the freedom to walk the room or stage and control the sound right where it is needed. GLD Remote and the GLD console can work together to provide simultaneous control of independent functions, for example one engineer using the console to mix front-of-house sound, and another using the iPad to mix monitors on stage. Several iPads can be connected, each providing independent control. GLD Remote is intended for working with the mix and channel processing. Things you can control: - Fader levels, mutes, pan - Aux and FX sends, routing and Pre/Post switching - Matrix sends, routing and Pre/Post switching - DCA masters and assignments - Preamp Gain, Pad and 48V - Trim and Polarity - HPF, Gate, PEQ, GEQ, Comp, Delays - FX tap tempo, Global tap tempo - RTA function - Channel names and colour - PAFL select - Full signal metering - Custom strips for personalised channel layout - SoftKeys GLD Remote is not intended for system setup or memory access. The following functions are not available at the iPad: - AMM (automatic mic mixer) setup - FX parameter control (apart from tap tempo) - Input source, insert and output patchbay - Channel ganging - Aux source routing options - Library, Scene and Show memory store and recall - Scene Recall Filters and Safes edit - Signal Generator - Talkback - System configuration, options and preferences - User Profiles Requirements An Allen & Heath GLD mixing console running V1.6 version firmware, with a suitable wireless router (wireless access point) connected to its Network port. The GLD console and Remote firmware maintenance version number do not need to be identical, for example Remote V1.60 would run on GLD V1.61. Refer to the Allen & Heath web site for more information and to download the latest GLD console firmware.

About

SSL Live TaCo

This application allows for wireless control of SSL Live consoles from a tablet. It offers modes for engineers to manage all console parameters or for artists to control individual auxiliary mixes. Multiple tablets can connect simultaneously for stage performers.

Highlights
  • Wireless tablet control
  • Engineer Mode for full console access
  • Aux Mode for individual mix control
  • Intuitive multi-touch interface
  • Supports up to 10 simultaneous tablets
  • Remote control of faders, EQ, compression, and effects
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The SSL Live TaCo (Tablet Control) mix app provides wireless tablet control of SSL Live consoles. Designed for both engineers and artists, the app can be limited to control an individual Aux mix or easily unlocked to control all path fader levels and path controls. A clear graphical interface with long throw faders and intuitive multi-touch control provides optimum touch screen mixing in critical live environments. In Engineer Mode, TaCo can remotely control all path parameters including fader levels, mute status, path EQ/Filters, path Compressor/Gate and input gain as well as Effects Unit parameters. In Aux Mode, TaCo is locked to control only send levels to a specific Aux mix, chosen from the console. Up to 10 tablets can be connected simultaneously for providing mix capabilities to each performer on stage. Compatibility: Requires an L200, L300, L500 or L500 Plus console running V4.7 software or higher. A wireless router or access point is required.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SSL Live TaCo at 3.0 against GLD Remote's 2.6. GLD Remote's advantage is review sentiment (28% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12). 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

SSL Live TaCo holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of GLD Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of SSL Live TaCo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GLD Remote ships an update every 3 months, SSL Live TaCo every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GLD Remote versus SSL Live TaCo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGLD RemoteSSL Live TaCo
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (9 ratings)3.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better12
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllen & Heath LimitedSolid State Logic

Customer experience

GLD Remote

All ratings9 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral22.2%
Negative50.0%

SSL Live TaCo

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

GLD Remote

No in-app purchases

None

SSL Live TaCo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GLD Remote free?
GLD Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SSL Live TaCo free?
SSL Live TaCo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GLD Remote or SSL Live TaCo?
SSL Live TaCo is rated higher. GLD Remote averages 2.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while SSL Live TaCo averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.
Do GLD Remote or SSL Live TaCo have ads?
Neither GLD Remote nor SSL Live TaCo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GLD Remote or SSL Live TaCo?
GLD Remote ships an update every 3 months, and SSL Live TaCo every 5 months. Most recently, GLD Remote was updated on October 16, 2026 and SSL Live TaCo on October 7, 2026.

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