DriveRack PA2 Control vs StageWave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DriveRack PA2 Control
Control your PA2 hardware wirelessly from any location. This app optimizes and protects your loudspeakers by managing audio processing between your mixer and amplifiers.
- Wireless control via WiFi
- System setup from any location
- Loudspeaker optimization
- Loudspeaker protection
- Audio processing management
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The DriveRack® PA2 Control app is the ultimate way to control the PA2 hardware. The DriveRack® PA2 provides all the processing you need between your mixer and amplifiers to optimize and protect your loudspeakers. With the PA2 app you can control all aspects of the hardware through a network (WiFi) connection allowing you to setup system from any location. DriveRack® PA2 continues the DriveRack® legacy of great-sounding, powerful, and affordable loudspeaker management processors.
StageWave
This software-based system offers wireless personal audio monitoring for musicians. Control your sound mix directly from your smartphone, reducing cable clutter for live performances, recording, and practice.
- Wireless personal monitoring
- Smartphone control
- Reduced cable clutter
- Universal equipment compatibility
- Wi-Fi enabled connection
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Introducing StageWave: Your Ultimate Wireless Monitoring Solution! Elevate Your Sound Experience Experience the future of stage monitoring with StageWave – the cutting-edge software-based wireless monitoring system. Say goodbye to the cable clutter and embrace seamless audio control right from your smartphone! Key Features: * Minimal Cables: Cut down on clutter with fewer cables compared to traditional monitoring systems. * Smartphone Control: Take command of your monitoring mix directly from your smartphone. * Universal Compatibility: Use StageWave with your existing equipment – all you need is a digital console or audio interface, a computer, a WiFi router, and your trusty smartphone. * Wi-Fi Technology: Harness the power of Wi-Fi for a smooth and reliable connection. How It Works: 1. Connect your console or audio interface to your computer. 2. Link your computer to your router using a network cable. 3. Connect your smartphones to the router via WiFi – it's that simple! Optimize your setup with StageWave and enjoy a personalized monitoring experience like never before. Musicians take control of your sound destiny! Perfect for live performances, recording sessions, and practice sessions. Compatible with Mac and Windows with an easy ASIO setup. Configure your router for optimal performance – check our video guide for a hassle-free experience. Download StageWave now and revolutionize your audio monitoring game! Your stage, your sound, your control. *StageWave is a software-based monitoring system. Ensure compatibility with your equipment before downloading.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: StageWave at 4.8 against DriveRack PA2 Control's 3.2. StageWave also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). DriveRack PA2 Control's advantage is ratings volume (108 vs 9). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
StageWave holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DriveRack PA2 Control has 108 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of DriveRack PA2 Control's written reviews are positive against 36% of StageWave's.
DriveRack PA2 Control ships an update every 8 months, StageWave monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DriveRack PA2 Control | StageWave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (108 ratings) | 4.8 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | 35.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 108 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Harman Professional, Inc. | Rodrigo Urbina |
Customer experience
DriveRack PA2 Control
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In-app purchases
DriveRack PA2 Control
No in-app purchases
StageWave
No in-app purchases
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