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X32 Mixer Control: Quick Guide

A brief overview of how to install the app, connect to the mixer, adjust monitor levels, and switch operating modes.

Download & Installation

Android APK
Download App (Google Drive)
Release package • Android 5.0+ (Phone & Tablet)

Note on Web Downloads: Because this package is provided directly from this website rather than the Google Play Store, Android will display standard security dialogues during download and installation. This is normal Android operating behaviour for external installations.

1. Connecting to the Mixer

Setup

Ensure your phone, tablet, or computer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the sound desk.

  1. Automatic Search: Tap the Find Mixer on Network icon (the Wi-Fi search symbol) in the top right. The app will scan your network and list any detected desks.
  2. Status Indicator: Look at the status badge in the top right corner:
    • CONNECTING (Amber): The app is sending verification queries to confirm the desk is reachable.
    • ONLINE (Green): Successfully connected and synchronised with the mixer.
    • OFFLINE (Grey): Not yet connected or the desk was unreachable.
  3. Remembered Connection: Once connected, the app remembers the mixer network address for future launches.

2. Operating Modes: Foldback vs Sound Engineer

Overview

The app offers two distinct modes to keep the screen uncluttered for musicians whilst preserving complete control for technicians.

Default Performer / Foldback Mode

Intended for band members, vocalists, and speakers who only need to adjust what they hear in their monitor wedge or in-ear headphones.

  • Focused interface: Displays monitor buses (Bus 1 to 16) and channel faders.
  • Accident protection: Main Front-of-House volume, DCA groups, Mute Groups, and equaliser editing are completely hidden so performance mixes cannot be disrupted accidentally.
  • Bus Master control: Directly adjust your overall monitor volume slider alongside the individual channel sliders.
Full Sound Engineer Mode

Intended for audio technicians responsible for the complete venue mix.

  • Complete desk control: Defaults to the Main Stereo (LR) front-of-house view, with access to all 16 Mix Buses, 8 DCA groups, and 6 Mute Groups.
  • Audio processing: Tap any channel label to open the parametric equaliser (EQ), noise gate, and compressor.
  • Scribble strip naming: Long-press any channel or bus label to alter channel names, colours, and icons.

3. How to Switch Between Modes

Hidden Switch

To avoid accidental switching during live performances, the mode selector is intentionally discreet.

Shortcut: Press and hold (long-press) the application title in the top-left corner (e.g. "X32 Foldback - " or "X32 Control - ") for approximately one second.
  1. A dialogue box titled Select Interface Mode will appear.
  2. Tap the card for either Performer / Foldback or Sound Engineer.
  3. Tap CONFIRM to apply the change.
  4. The chosen mode is stored permanently on your device and will remain active across app restarts.

Note for sound engineers: When in Sound Engineer mode, a small shield icon also appears in the top navigation bar for direct access back to the mode dialogue.

4. How to Balance Your Monitor Mix

Performer Guide
  1. Choose your monitor bus: Tap your assigned bus button in the left-hand rail (e.g. "Bus 1" for Lead Vocal, "Bus 2" for Guitar).
  2. Adjust channel levels: Each vertical slider now sets the volume of that specific instrument or microphone in your monitor. Drag the slider handle upwards to make that instrument louder, or downwards to make it quieter.
  3. Adjust overall monitor level: The bus master slider on the right controls the total volume sent to your stage monitor or in-ear system.
  4. Mute an input: Tap the MUTE button above any channel fader to silence that source in your mix.

5. Troubleshooting Tips

Assistance