GLD Remote vs Stage Traxx 4
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Stage Traxx 4
Manage live performances with backing tracks, lyrics, and MIDI automation. Control up to 32 tracks per song, display scrolling lyrics, and rearrange song structures in real-time. Sync with bandmates and automate your entire rig for a seamless show.
- Multitrack playback (up to 32 tracks)
- Lyrics & chords with time-coded scrolling
- Dynamic song arrangement
- Comprehensive MIDI control
- Band-wide sync via Network Sessions
- AUv3 plugin support
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Take full control of your live show with Stage Traxx 4, the professional-grade solution for backing tracks, lyrics, and MIDI automation. Whether you are a solo acoustic artist or part of a high-end touring production, Stage Traxx 4 is designed to make your performance seamless, reliable, and dynamic. WHY MUSICIANS LOVE STAGE TRAXX: MULTITRACK MASTERY Run up to 32 tracks per song with independent volume, pan, and EQ. Route your stems to 16 different output buses and enhance your sound with AUv3 plugin support. LYRICS & CHORDS THAT FLOW Display crystal-clear lyrics and chords with automatic, time-coded scrolling. Use simplified markdown for beautiful formatting and transpose chords on the fly. DYNAMIC SONG REARRANGING Don't be tied to a fixed arrangement. Define audio regions (Intro, Verse, Chorus) and rearrange your song in real-time. Loop a chorus for a sing-along or skip a bridge with a single tap or MIDI command. MIDI POWERHOUSE Automate your entire rig. Embed MIDI commands directly into your lyrics to switch guitar patches, trigger lighting cues, or sync external hardware via MIDI Timecode and MIDI Clock. BAND-WIDE SYNC Keep the whole stage in sync with Network Sessions. Let your band members follow your lyrics and playback state on their own devices, or use a remote device to control the host from the front of the stage. ROCK-SOLID RELIABILITY Built for the stage with safety features like double-tap protection for play/stop and a dedicated failover signal for professional redundant setups. KEY FEATURES AT A GLANCE: • Multitrack playback (up to 32 tracks) • Advanced Mixer with 4-band EQ and AUv3 support • PDF & Text-based lyrics with annotations • Intelligent Autoscroll (Constant speed or LRC-style) • Comprehensive MIDI control (Send/Receive/Sync) • iCloud Sync across iPad, iPhone, and Mac • Powerful Playlist & Library management • External screen support for lyrics or sheet music • Network Sessions for host/client synchronization TRY STAGE TRAXX FOR FREE: Stage Traxx 4 is free to download and explore. The free version has the following limits: • Create up to 6 songs • Backup restoration is disabled • Network Session Hosting is disabled • iCloud Sync is disabled Unlock full functionality and remove all limits via a one-time In-App Purchase. Discounted and free upgrade paths are available for existing Stage Traxx 3 users. Stop worrying about your tech and start focusing on your performance. Download Stage Traxx 4 today and elevate your stage presence!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stage Traxx 4 at 92% against GLD Remote's 28%. Stage Traxx 4 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). GLD Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.6). On price 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. Stage Traxx 4 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. GLD Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stage Traxx 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stage Traxx 4 has 362 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of GLD Remote's written reviews are positive against 92% of Stage Traxx 4's.
GLD Remote ships an update every 3 months, Stage Traxx 4 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GLD Remote | Stage Traxx 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (9 ratings) | 4.8 (362 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | 91.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 362 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Allen & Heath Limited | Peter Dikant |
Customer experience
GLD Remote
Stage Traxx 4
In-app purchases
GLD Remote
No in-app purchases
Stage Traxx 4
- Grace Period UpgradeFree
- Upgrade from Stage Traxx 3$14.99
- Unlock Stage Traxx 4$29.99









