Comparison

Qu MixPad vs XSCACE Studio

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

Head to head
About

Qu MixPad

Control your Qu digital mixing console remotely over a network. Adjust levels, routing, processing, and scenes from your iPad, allowing for flexible mixing positions and independent control.

Highlights
  • Remote level and routing control
  • Input and mix processing adjustments
  • Scene and cue list management
  • Global and channel filtering
  • Signal generator control
  • Customizable layers and metering
Features
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Qu-MixPad release V1.2.0: This version is for Qu-5 / Qu-5D, Qu-6 / Qu-6D, Qu-7 / Qu-7D mixers running V1.2.* firmware. Please note: It is NOT compatible with Qu-16, Qu-24, Qu-32, Qu-Pac or Qu-SB mixers. Qu-MixPad allows control of a Qu digital mixing console over a wired or wireless network. It can be used simultaneously and independently of the Qu surface, so it can provide supplementary local control as well as giving the engineer the freedom to move around and mix from different listening positions. Two devices running Qu-MixPad can be connected and used at the same time as using the Qu surface, giving three separate points for control of all mixes. It provides the following: Level and Routing Control - Send levels, panning/balance, assignments, pre/post settings and mutes from all channels to all mixes Output send levels for all mixes Send and Return levels for FX DCA and Mute Group control, including assignments Processing Control - Input channel Preamp/DEEP Preamp Model/HPF/Gate/Expander/Insert/PEQ/Compressor Mix channel Insert/Feedback Assistant/GEQ/PEQ/Compressor DEEP compressors and GEQ’s FX Parameters and FX Return PEQ Access to all Libraries Other features include – Over the air firmware update Scene and Cue List Management Global filters, scene filters and channel safe control Works with Qu User Permissions Copy/Paste and Reset functionality Full control of Signal Generator and assignments Qu-Drive controls for stereo USB or multichannel SD recordings 4 custom layers with the ability to copy or use/follow desk layers All input/output/processing metering Channel RTA Mixer config including stereo linking and mix type PAFL setup and selection Channel naming/colour SoftKey and MIDI strips setup and use Follow Channel/Mix Select option Offline Mode – Edit and manage shows, scenes and libraries without a console connection Transfer entire shows between MixPad and a Qu Share/store shows to cloud or email (when available on the device) Legacy Mode - App can connect to a previous major release of firmware with limited functionality

About

XSCACE Studio

Features
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XSCACE Studio turns your iPad or Mac into a complete amplifier controller and acoustic measurement instrument. CONTROL YOUR XSCACE AMPLIFIER • Automatic discovery on your network — no setup • Per-channel gain, delay, 6-band parametric EQ and crossovers with live response curves • PsySculpt psychoacoustic bass enhancement • Presets: save, load and manage complete tuning states • Live sync: changes made anywhere appear everywhere, instantly CALIBRATION TOOLKIT A full measurement suite — works with any speaker system, no XSCACE hardware required: • X-Sense EQ: one-button automatic room correction toward Harman, flat or custom target curves • Channel delay and level alignment with mic-verified sweeps • SPL meter (A/C/Z weighting, fast/slow, Leq) with 94 dB calibrator reference • Real-time analyzer with NC room-noise rating • Frequency response, phase, group delay, impulse response and spectral decay waterfall • Distortion (THD) analysis • RT60 reverberation time (ISO 3382-1 method) • Subwoofer alignment at the crossover • Transfer function with live coherence • Polarity checks and mic calibration file import (UMIK and similar) • Professional PDF and HTML reports Measure over AirPlay or a wired output. Use the built-in microphone or a calibrated USB measurement mic.

Screenshots

XSCACE Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: XSCACE Studio at fortnightly against Qu MixPad's every 4 months. XSCACE Studio also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Qu MixPad's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qu MixPad ships an update every 4 months, XSCACE Studio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Qu MixPad versus XSCACE Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQu MixPadXSCACE Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllen & Heath LimitedCANADIAN AUDIO LABS PRIVATE LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Qu MixPad

No in-app purchases

None

XSCACE Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qu MixPad free?
Qu MixPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XSCACE Studio free?
XSCACE Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Qu MixPad or XSCACE Studio have ads?
Neither Qu MixPad nor XSCACE Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Qu MixPad or XSCACE Studio?
Qu MixPad ships an update every 4 months, and XSCACE Studio fortnightly. Most recently, Qu MixPad was updated on October 21, 2026 and XSCACE Studio on October 11, 2026.

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