Comparison

M32 vs Avantis MixPad

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

Head to head
About

M32

Control your MIDAS M32 digital mixing console remotely from your iPad. Adjust input levels, EQ, effects, and routing, and manage scenes with ease. Ideal for on-stage monitoring and sound checks.

Highlights
  • Remote input level control
  • LCD scribble strip configuration
  • EQ curve control with Real Time Analyser
  • Metering overviews
  • Channel processing editing
  • Onboard effects rack editing
  • Scene management
Features
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M32-Mix for MIDAS M32 Digital Mixing Console M32-MIX remote control and offline editing software provides comprehensive control over all mixing and routing functions of your MIDAS M32 consoles right from the convenience of your iPad®. From on-stage monitoring sound checks, preamp and channel processing control, to editing the console's onboard effects racks, the M32-MIX app allows the operator to control the M32 with unlimited flexibility and ease of use. M32-MIX gives you the freedom to move about the venue, in order to achieve the maximum performance of your system. Just connect the iPad to your wireless network and assign a static IP address to all consoles wired to that network. The M32-MIX app will connect to that IP address showing the type of console while connecting. No additional hardware, no computer and all extremely easy. M32-MIX unleashes an abundance of remote functionality for the MIDAS M32 series of digital mixing consoles. KEY FEATURES * Control over Input Levels, incl. Preamp Gain, Low Cut, Phase, Phantom Power * Configure the LCD Scribble Strips, incl. colors, icons and names * EQ-curve control for fine-tuning the equalisation from anywhere in the room * Real Time Analyser when editing EQ * Metering overviews with all levels at a glance * Individual input channel Sends to all buses * Sends on Faders feature for rapid stage monitoring setup from your iPad * Detailed editing of channel preamp, gate, dynamics, equaliser, bus sends and LCD scribble strips * Complete editing of M32 onboard effects rack * Scene management and control functions * Routing to Behringer ULTRANET P16 personal monitoring system * 6 aux, 2 USB recorder and 8 effects returns levels * 16 aux bus, 6 Matrix, Master LCR and 8 DCA levels * Mute lock-out feature prevents accidental muting * Connect multiple iPads® simultaneously REQUIREMENTS * Requires a wireless router connected to the M32 * M32-Mix 3.1 requires M32 console firmware V2.16 or higher to be installed on the console

About

Avantis MixPad

This app provides wireless mobile control for a specific digital mixer, allowing engineers to adjust sound from anywhere in a room or on stage. It offers independent control for multiple users and supports various mixing functions like fader levels, EQ, and effects.

Highlights
  • Wireless control for Avantis digital mixer
  • Adjust fader levels, mutes, and pan
  • Control Aux, FX, and Matrix sends
  • Manage Preamp Gain, Pad, and 48V
  • Access EQ, Gate, Comp/Ducker, and Delays
  • Scene recall and channel naming
  • Signal generator and metering
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Avantis MixPad is an engineer’s mixing tool providing wireless mobile control for the Allen & Heath Avantis digital mixer. It gives you the freedom to walk the room or stage and control the sound right where it is needed. Avantis MixPad and the Avantis mixer can work together to provide simultaneous control of independent functions, for example one engineer using the mixer 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. Avantis MixPad is intended for working with the live 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, NEQ, Comp/Ducker, Delays - RTA function - Scene Recall - Channel names and colour - PAFL select - Signal Generator Control - Full signal metering - 3 Custom strips for personalised channel layout - 24 SoftKeys (18 SoftKeys on Avantis Solo) - Tap Tempo - FX Parameters - Library Recall Avantis MixPad is not intended for system setup . The following functions are not available at the iPad: - RackUltra FX Parameters - Input source, insert and output patchbay - Channel ganging - Aux source routing options - Scene Store - Scene Recall Filters and Safes edit - Show memory store and recall - Talkback - System configuration, options and preferences - User Profile management and permissions Requirements: An Allen & Heath Avantis mixer with a suitable wireless router or access point connected to one of its Network ports. This version of MixPad can connect to Avantis mixers running: - Avantis Firmware V2.00 or subsequent V2.0x maintenance releases. - Avantis Firmware V1.30 or subsequent V1.3x maintenance releases, when the Firmware compatibility mode setting is enabled. This can be found in the iOS Settings / Avantis MixPad. You will need to shut down (force quit) the app and restart it for changes to take effect. Refer to the Allen & Heath website for more information and to download the latest mixer firmware.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Avantis MixPad at free against M32's paid. M32's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 16 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

M32 holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of M32's written reviews are positive against 30% of Avantis MixPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M32 ships an update every 4 months, Avantis MixPad every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
M32 versus Avantis MixPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterM32Avantis MixPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (53 ratings) — better3.4 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews39.4% of reviews — better30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings53 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMusic Group Research UK LimitedAllen & Heath Limited

Customer experience

M32

All ratings50 ratings
Positive68.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral27.3%
Negative33.3%

Avantis MixPad

All ratings12 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

M32

No in-app purchases

None

Avantis MixPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is M32 free?
M32 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Avantis MixPad free?
Avantis MixPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, M32 or Avantis MixPad?
M32 is rated higher. M32 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Avantis MixPad averages 3.4 from 13 ratings.
Do M32 or Avantis MixPad have ads?
Neither M32 nor Avantis MixPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, M32 or Avantis MixPad?
M32 ships an update every 4 months, and Avantis MixPad every 16 months. Most recently, M32 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Avantis MixPad on November 3, 2026.

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