Studio Pro Remote vs Discrete 8 Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Studio Pro Remote
This app provides remote control for Fender Studio Pro and PreSonus Studio One digital audio workstations on Mac and Windows. It functions as a second screen or a mobile controller for recording, mixing, and editing, offering access to transport, mix console, and plug-in parameters.
- Remote control of transport and mix console
- Access to all Studio Pro commands and macros
- Control plug-in parameters
- Fast session navigation
- Control multiple Cue Mixes
- Access record modes and metronome settings
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Fender Studio Pro Remote is a free remote control app designed specifically for use with the Digital Audio Workstation Fender Studio Pro and PreSonus Studio One on Mac and Windows computers. It’s the perfect companion, both as a “second screen” app in a workstation setup or as a flexible mobile remote for recording, mixing and editing when away from the computer. Key Features: • Remote control of Studio Pro 8 transport and mix console • Commands page for access to all Studio Pro factory and user commands and macros • Control up to 28 plug-in parameters using Control Link • Fender UCNET networking technology for ultra-fast connectivity • Macro Control view for quick access to FX parameters • Fast session navigation using scalable timeline, marker list and Arranger sections • Control any Studio Pro system on the same network; control a single Studio Pro with multiple remote apps simultaneously • Start Page with demo mode and integrated Quick Help • Access multiple Cue Mixes with independent faders • Access record modes, Pre-count and Metronome settings • Show Page control from Performance View REQUIREMENTS: Fender Studio Pro Remote works with Fender Studio Pro 8 as well as PreSonus Studio One 3 Professional version 3.0.1 or newer and Studio One 5 Artist or newer.
Discrete 8 Remote
Control your professional audio interface remotely from your iOS device. Manage preamp gain, volume, clock settings, and headphone levels for a streamlined recording experience.
- Preamps Gain Control
- Volume Control
- Stereo Link Selection
- Clock Source and Sample Rate
- Headphone Volume Control
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The Discrete 8 Remote control app is specifically designed to work with Antelope Audio's Discrete 8. The app will turn your iOS device into a professional audio interface remote control, allowing you to manage Discrete 8 functionality. Both the producer and the recording artist will be provided with fast and easy access to the features of the device. The Discrete 8 Remote offers: • Preamps Gain Control and Type • Volume Control • Stereo Link Selection • Clock Source and Sample Rate Selection • Headphone Volume Control
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Studio Pro Remote at 3.3 against Discrete 8 Remote's 1.8. Studio Pro Remote also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 20%) and ratings volume (81 vs 5). Discrete 8 Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Studio Pro Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Studio Pro Remote has 81 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Studio Pro Remote's written reviews are positive against 20% of Discrete 8 Remote's.
Studio Pro Remote ships an update every 5 months, Discrete 8 Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Studio Pro Remote | Discrete 8 Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (81 ratings) — better | 1.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 39.8% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 9.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fender Digital | Antelope Audio |
Customer experience
Studio Pro Remote
Discrete 8 Remote
Bugs and requests
Studio Pro Remote
Reported bugs
14 issues- App does not connect
- App not compatible with Studio One versions
- App freezes
- App crashes
- Macros do not save
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- Page management issues
- Cannot delete buttons
- Patch names not visible
- Insert effects not showing
- Connection drops frequently
- Demo mode has no sound
- PC side activation issues
- Lyrics not displayed in Show-Mode
- App freezes when trying to move shortcut tiles
Requested features
15 requests- Add iPhone version
- Add Bluetooth connectivity
- Add USB connection option
- Improve UI/UX
- Control all plugins (not just native)
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- Add lyrics display in Show-Mode
- Add keyboard functionality
- Add piano roll keys
- Add tap tempo function
- Add remote editing capabilities
- Add Apple Watch version
- Add color-coded transport buttons
- Add arrangement overview
- Add analyzer
- Add plugin interfaces control
Discrete 8 Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Studio Pro Remote
No in-app purchases
Discrete 8 Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
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