MixRemote for PC
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What's New
| Version | 2.2.6 |
| Size | 34.8 MB |
| What's New | - Maintenance update |
Do you manage live sound from a laptop during gigs or rehearsals, switching between a mixer app and other software? MixRemote on PC brings wireless mixer control to your desktop, letting you operate RCF's M-series digital mixers from the same machine where you run setlists, playback software, or monitoring tools. The app connects via the mixer's internal WiFi, so you stay in one place while adjusting channels, effects, and EQs without touching physical controls.
Running MixRemote for Windows PC alters how you manage live sound at a fixed station. Instead of reaching across a desk or stage to adjust levels, you access the mixer's full feature set through your computer screen: all parameters, presets, and effects available without a second device. This setup works best when you need reliable remote mixer control alongside other desktop software.
How MixRemote Connects and Controls
The app pairs to your M-series mixer through its built-in WiFi Access Point. Once connected, you have access to every function: input channels, multi-effects processors, parametric EQs, reverbs, delays, and amp modeling. No audio streams between your PC and the mixer: only control data travels wirelessly. This means bandwidth stays light and latency stays low, even during active performances.
The Core Workflow on Desktop
A typical sound check or performance unfolds in these steps:
- Connect your computer to the mixer's WiFi network from your home network settings.
- Launch MixRemote and wait for the app to detect your M-series mixer on the local network.
- Load a saved SHOW (complete parameter recall) or tap into a SNAPSHOT to recall a subset of settings for the current song.
- Adjust input levels, activate compressors or noise gates, and tweak EQ while monitoring the live mix.
- Switch between songs or segments by recalling different snapshots without interrupting audio flow.
Effects and Processing at Your Fingertips
MixRemote puts serious processing power on your PC screen. The mixer includes multi-effects chains. MFX1 and MFX2 stack three effects each (modulation, delay, special FX), while MFX3 and MFX4 run five effects in series (overdrive, modulation, delay, special FX, amp simulation). Three additional effects with dedicated send busses handle reverbs, delays, and assignable processors. Every input gets a noise gate and a compressor with Easy and Advanced modes, plus a 4-band parametric EQ with selectable voicings. The intuitive interface and consistent layout across MixRemote for computer make it straightforward to recall and modify PATCHES: saved effect configurations you build for specific instruments or vocals. For main outputs, you have a 31-band stereo graphic EQ with presets, giving you precise control over room acoustics or feedback issues. Microphone preamps let you toggle 48V phantom power and phase invert remotely, so you adjust mic gain and conditioning without approaching the mixer itself.
Running Alongside Other Software
Desktop use means MixRemote sits next to setlist managers, backing tracks, and Mackie mixer Bluetooth control utilities among your live tools. You can minimize the window and return to it mid-show without losing connection, though users report occasional unresponsiveness if the app runs in the background for extended periods, making a full restart necessary in some cases. Keeping the app in an active window during performances helps maintain stability. The layout and recall system (SHOW, SNAPSHOT, and PATCH presets) are designed giving you the ability to jump between songs without hunting through menus, streamlining your workflow during fast-paced sets.
Choosing MixRemote for Your Setup
If you handle remote mixer control and remote StudioLive monitoring from a stationary PC, MixRemote delivers full access to the M-series' processing and routing without a dedicated hardware console. The desktop experience works best when you need consistent, long-session control and don't require the portability of a tablet. Sound engineers and live performers who run their mixing from a computer gain a compact, self-contained solution that integrates into existing workflows, provided the mixer's WiFi connection remains stable throughout your session.
How to Download and Install MixRemote for PC or MAC:
Select an Android emulator: There are many free and paid Android emulators available for PC and MAC, few of the popular ones are Bluestacks, Andy OS, Nox, MeMu and there are more you can find from Google.
Compatibility: Before downloading them take a look at the minimum system requirements to install the emulator on your PC.
For example, BlueStacks requires OS: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista SP2, Windows XP SP3 (32-bit only), Mac OS Sierra(10.12), High Sierra (10.13) and Mojave(10.14), 2-4GB of RAM, 4GB of disk space for storing Android apps/games, updated graphics drivers.
Finally, download and install the emulator which will work well with your PC's hardware/software.
- Open the emulator software from the start menu or desktop shortcut in your PC.
- Associate or set up your Google account with the emulator.
- You can either install the app from Google PlayStore inside the emulator or download MixRemote APK file and open the APK file with the emulator or drag the file into the emulator window to install MixRemote for PC.
You can follow above instructions to install MixRemote for PC with any of the Android emulators available.
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FAQ
How do I install MixRemote on my Windows PC?
Download the MixRemote app to your desktop from the official source, then launch the installer and follow the setup prompts. Once installed, connect your PC to your M-series mixer's WiFi network, open the app, and it will scan for the mixer automatically.
Does MixRemote for computer require an internet connection?
No. MixRemote for Windows PC communicates only with the mixer's internal WiFi Access Point. You do not need a broader internet or network connection, only the local wireless link between your computer and the mixer.
Can I run MixRemote alongside other applications?
Yes. MixRemote runs as a standard desktop app, giving you the ability to minimize it, switch to other software (like a DAW or setlist manager), and return to it. Just keep the app active during shows to maintain stable control; users have noted that switching away and back can sometimes interrupt connectivity, requiring a restart.
What audio settings can I control remotely?
You have full access to input channels, noise gates, compressors, parametric EQs (4-band on inputs, 4-band on auxiliary and phone outputs), multi-effect chains, reverbs, delays, graphic EQ on main outputs (31-band stereo), phantom power, and phase inversion on microphone preamps. All parameters of the M-series mixer are available through the app.
Is there a difference between the Android and PC versions?
Yes. The Android version has been noted by users to be less stable than the iPad version, occasionally becoming unresponsive when running in the background. The desktop version is more reliable during extended sessions, though you should keep the app window active during critical moments like live performances.
Can I save and recall my mix settings?
Yes. MixRemote lets you save complete mixes as a SHOW, recall song-specific settings as a SNAPSHOT, and store effect chains as PATCHES. Presets are available for noise gates, compressors, EQs, reverbs, and other effects, making it easy to jump between configurations during a performance.
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