evolution SOUNDROOM vs SSL Live TaCo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
evolution SOUNDROOM
Explore how different microphones impact your instrument's sound. Compare models from the evolution 600/800 and 900 series, plus the MK4, to find the perfect fit for your voice or music.
- Microphone sound comparison
- Instrument and vocal sound testing
- Evolution 600/800 series comparison
- Evolution 900 series comparison
- MK4 microphone comparison
- Sound presence, depth, and clarity analysis
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The evolutionSOUNDROOM is your rehearsal room for better sound. Which microphone is optimally suited to my instrument, my music, my voice? Here you will feel and hear how much the choice of microphone changes the presence, sound and depth. The evolution 600/800 series is the clear choice for anyone who has to pay attention to their budget but still wants to sound better than the standard. The evolution 900 series is uncompromisingly tailored to the needs of pros and proves itself with its perfectly coordinated overall sound. evolutionSOUNDROOM lets you compare the best fitting mics of our series evolution 600/800, evolution 900 and the MK4 in their respective group of instruments/vocals. Notice: This app is optimized for iPad 3rd generation and may cause performance problems using older ipad generations!
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.
- 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 clearest difference is review sentiment: evolution SOUNDROOM at 50% against SSL Live TaCo's 0%. evolution SOUNDROOM also leads on rating (3.5 vs 3.0) 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
evolution SOUNDROOM holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of evolution SOUNDROOM's written reviews are positive against 0% of SSL Live TaCo's.
evolution SOUNDROOM ships an update every 3 months, SSL Live TaCo every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | evolution SOUNDROOM | SSL Live TaCo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) — better | 3.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 12 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 220 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sennheiser electronic SE & Co. KG | Solid State Logic |
Customer experience
evolution SOUNDROOM
SSL Live TaCo
In-app purchases
evolution SOUNDROOM
No in-app purchases
SSL Live TaCo
No in-app purchases
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