SQ MixPad

Allen & Heath

About this app

SQ-MixPad allows control of an SQ console over a wired or wireless network.
It can be used simultaneously and independently of the SQ surface, so it can provide supplementary local control as well as giving the engineer the freedom to move around and mix from different listening positions.
Three devices running SQ-MixPad can be connected and used at the same time as using the SQ surface, giving four separate points for control of all mixes.
An ‘Offline’ mode allows for SQ show files to be edited and managed without connection to a console.

V1.6.0 -
This version works with SQ consoles running firmware V1.6.x
It provides the following:

Level and Routing Control -
Send levels, panning, assignments, pre/post settings and mutes from all channels to all mixes
Master send levels for all mixes
Send and Return levels for FX
Routing screen with overview and full control
DCA and Mute Group control, including assignments

Processing Control -
Input channel Preamp/DEEP Preamp Model/HPF/Gate/Insert/PEQ/Compressor
Mix channel Ext In/Insert/GEQ/PEQ/Compressor
DEEP compressors and GEQ’s
FX Parameters and FX Return PEQ
Access to all Libraries

Patching –
Full patching matrix for all Inputs/Outputs and Tie Lines
‘1-to-1’ diagonal block patching

Offline Mode –
Edit and manage shows, scenes and libraries without a console connection
Transfer entire shows between MixPad and an SQ
Share/store shows to cloud or email (when available on the device)

Other features include –
Scene Management
Global filters, scene filters and channel safe control
Works with SQ User Permissions
Copy/Paste and Reset functionality
Ganging setup
AMM control and setup
SQ-Drive Control (Online)
Full control of Signal Generator and assignments
6 custom layers with the ability to copy or use/follow desk layers
All input/output/processing metering
Meters and Channel RTA view and control
Mixer config and role setup including ‘Listen Level’
PAFL setup and selection
Channel naming/colour
SoftKey and MIDI strips setup and use
Follow mixer Channel/Mix Select option

Ratings and reviews

Used to work fine. SQ-6 firmware was updated. iOS version appears to work fine. This Android version doesn't even start -- crashes immediately. Useless until fixed. ----- Version 1.4.1 fixes the crash problem. Appears to work fine w/ SQ-6. Noticed that the HPF isn't visible on the tablet!? Checked with another tablet. Would be nice to see (change) the HPF value. The other settings (Gate, EQ, Comp) are visible and modifiable.

I play bass in a worship group at a church and we use this mixing board. The app works great especially when sitting up all the levels. Makes it easy to go to different areas in the church and listen to the sound and change things without being behind the board.

The app updated the morning of a funeral and no longer links to my board. I don't have time to upgrade the board firmware to rectify. The option to update or a notice would have been nice. It looks like this issue has happened before on previous versions.

What’s new

This version is for SQ mixers running V1.6.* firmware.