Studio Pro Remote vs MX
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.
MX
Control your personal monitor mix directly from your mobile device. This app offers intuitive remote control for volume and panning of input channels to auxiliary buses, with customizable groupings for easy adjustments during performances. Ideal for musicians and performers seeking flexible and personalized monitoring.
- 4 customizable MCAs for group channel adjustments
- Control over Mono and Stereo Bus sends
- Individual volume and panorama control
- Portrait/landscape orientation support
- Remote control for audio mixers
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MX-Q – Personal Monitoring at your Fingertips Take full control of your monitor mix, right from your mobile device. MX-Q gives musicians, performers, and creators a fast, intuitive way to make their personal monitor mix for Midas M32, M-AIR, Behringer X32, and X-AIR audio mixers. Not only does MX-Q allow individual volume and panorama remote control for all input channel sends to all aux-buses, but it allows virtually grouping channels into MCA’s (mix control associations). There are 4 MCA’s that can be populated independently in every app instance, making level adjustments during performance easy and fit for every musician’s needs. Whether you’re on stage, in rehearsal, or in the studio, MX-Q makes personal monitoring simple, flexible, and fully customizable. Features • 4 customizable MCAs (quick adjustment to multiple channels at once) • Control over Mono and Stereo Bus sends and panning • Portrait/landscape orientation Perfect For • Musicians who want full control of their in-ear or wedge mix • Bands needing fast, reliable personal monitoring • Rehearsal spaces, houses of worship, and touring rigs Compatibility • Compatible with Behringer X32 and X AIR series mixers as well as Midas M32 and M AIR series mixers • Requires the mobile device and mixer to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Studio Pro Remote at 3.3 against MX's 2.1. Studio Pro Remote also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 14%) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). MX's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (279 vs 81). 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 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 279 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Studio Pro Remote's written reviews are positive against 14% of MX's.
Studio Pro Remote ships an update every 5 months, MX every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Studio Pro Remote | MX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (81 ratings) — better | 2.1 (279 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 39.8% of reviews — better | 14.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 81 | 279 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fender Digital | Empower Tribe Innovations DE GmbH |
Customer experience
Studio Pro Remote
MX
User reviews
Studio Pro Remote
From 81 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Useful for remote recording
- 👍 Great for controlling Studio One
- 👍 Improves workflow
- 👍 Customizable buttons
- 👍 Free to use
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 Incompatible with newer Studio One versions
- 🐛 Not working after updates
- 🐛 App freezes or crashes
- 🐛 Limited functionality
MX
From 279 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface for monitor mixing
- 🎵 Effective personal in-ear mix control functionality
- 🔌 Automatic device detection and connection capability
- 📱 Works across multiple iOS devices (iPhone, iPad)
- 🎚️ Responsive faders when functioning properly
Room to improve
- 🐛 Screen doesn't stay awake during use - requires manual unlock
- 🔌 Frequent disconnections from mixer board
- ⏱️ Long reconnection times and parameter transfer delays
- 📊 Missing signal level meters on individual channels
- 🎚️ Removed grouping/filtering functionality for custom channel views
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
MX
Reported bugs
19 issues- App crashes on launch or connection
- Screen auto-locks during active use
- Connection drops frequently during performance
- IP address not saved between sessions
- App freezes on scanning or connecting screens
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- Faders unresponsive or slow to react
- Touch controls frozen or glitchy
- Horizontal scrolling inconsistent and difficult
- Parameter transfer takes excessive time
- App doesn't auto-reconnect after phone sleep
- Incompatible with iOS 16+ and iPhone 16
- Scan function doesn't detect mixer on network
- Manual IP entry not accepted despite correct address
- App crashes when switching between mix screens
- Settings not retained between sessions
- Channel display shows wrong labels
- Vertical mode layout broken and unusable
- Latency issues with fader adjustments
- App requires force close and reinstall to function
Requested features
17 requests- Restore signal level/VU meters for each channel
- Bring back channel grouping and filtering capabilities
- Add ability to keep screen from auto-locking during use
- Implement IP address saving and auto-reconnection
- Restore previous UI layout and design
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- Add channel numbering display
- Include dB level indicators on faders
- Add pan control functionality
- Implement compression and gate controls
- Add EQ options for individual channels
- Create user profile saving for different musicians
- Add color-coding options for channels
- Implement page-based navigation instead of scrolling
- Add password protection for main mix access
- Reduce master fader screen real estate
- Improve touch sensitivity and responsiveness
- Add support for scribble strip customization
In-app purchases
Studio Pro Remote
No in-app purchases
MX
No in-app purchases
