Mixer Brain vs Soft Synced
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mixer Brain
Learn professional music mixing techniques from a Grammy-winning engineer. This app offers over 24 hours of video and written lessons to develop your ear, instincts, and unique sound, applicable to any genre or skill level.
- Principle-based mixing course
- 24+ hours of video lessons
- Written content
- Learn at your own pace
- Works across genres and DAWs
- Behind-the-scenes of real records
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Mixer Brain by Jeff Ellis Worldwide Master the Art of Mixing – Anytime, Anywhere Step inside the brain of Grammy-winning engineer Jeff Ellis Worldwide—known for his work with Frank Ocean, Doja Cat, Joji, The Neighbourhood—and completely transform the way you mix music. The Mixer Brain app delivers Jeff’s full, principle-based mixing course directly to your phone or tablet, giving you the freedom to learn at your own pace, from anywhere in the world. With over 24 hours of in-depth video lessons paired with written content, you’ll learn Jeff’s approach to mixing from the ground up—designed to work across any genre, DAW, or skill level. Go behind the scenes of real records from some of the biggest artists on the planet, and gain a deep understanding of the principles that make great mixes truly work. This isn’t about templates or shortcuts—it’s about developing your ears, your instincts, and your unique sound. Whether you’re a bedroom producer, an aspiring engineer, or a seasoned mixer looking to evolve, Mixer Brain will radically elevate your craft and creative confidence.
Soft Synced
Learn music production with structured, step-by-step lessons that build understanding. Apply what you learn immediately with hands-on exercises. Start with free content and unlock the full system with a one-time purchase.
- Structured lesson progression
- Hands-on application
- Free introductory course
- Deeper web guides
- Physical and digital workbook
- One-time purchase
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Soft Synced is a music production learning app. Start with free episodes, one idea each, specific enough to use in your next session. New episodes added regularly. The Core Track goes deeper. Three sequential modules that build on each other, from first principles through to a complete beat. Every lesson moves into application. You don't just watch. Companion web guides and a physical workbook go alongside the app. Start free. No account required. Unlock the full Core Track with a one-time purchase. No subscription.
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Verdict
Mixer Brain and Soft Synced are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Mixer Brain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Soft Synced sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Mixer Brain against 5.0 for Soft Synced. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | Mixer Brain | Soft Synced |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jeff Ellis Worldwide, INC. | Soft Synced LLC |
Customer experience
Mixer Brain
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In-app purchases
Mixer Brain
- Mixer Brain$369.00
Soft Synced
- SoftSynced Membership$99.99
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