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Mixing Station vs Mixer Controller: catalog facts
Mixing StationMixer Controller

Best for: Live sound engineers and musicians who mix from a tablet, phone or laptop

Best for: Sound engineers who control a compatible mixer from an Android phone

Paid

A license is sold through the official site.

Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

macOS Android
  • Works with more than 60 mixer models from 10 manufacturers
  • MIDI and Mackie Control support
All 4 strengths for Mixing Station
  • Works with more than 60 mixer models from 10 manufacturers
  • MIDI and Mackie Control support
  • Adds unlimited DCAs, channel gangs and auto EQ
  • Shows wireless receiver battery and RF levels per channel
  • Opens the mixer control page from a phone
  • Remembers the mixer URL for later use
  • Only useful with a supported digital mixer
  • Requires a paid license
  • Requires a compatible mixer and connection to its Wi-Fi network
  • Android only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Not open source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline
Sources for Mixing Station

Catalog checked October 2, 2026

Sources for Mixer Controller

Catalog checked October 8, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.