Mackie Master Fader 5

Name: Mackie Master Fader 5
Rating: 3.2 (121 reviews)
Author: Loud Technologies, Inc.

By: Loud Technologies, Inc.

Control Your DL Mixer

Features & Capabilities

The Mackie Master Fader 5.2.1 app provides complete wireless control over Mackie DL Series digital mixers, including the DL32R, DC16, DL32S, DL16S, DL1608, and DL806. It’s trusted in millions of live mixes and offers powerful processing and a rich set of mixing tools for professional applications.

With a fully customizable UI that scales from beginner to pro, Master Fader delivers an intuitive workflow, flexible routing, EQ, dynamics, effects, and metering. Note: A DL Series mixer is required for audio mixing and processing.

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App Music & Audio

By:

Loud Technologies, Inc.

Rating:

3.20

(121)

Version:

5.2.1 Last updated: 2023-03-29

Version code:

855577466

Creation date:

2018-10-31

Compatible devices:

Size:

105.68MB

URLs:

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Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-08

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Developed by:

Loud Technologies, Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mackie-master-fader-5/id1393186048

Website:

https://mackie.com/products/master-fader

User Reviews

Master Fader 5 is praised for its intuitive, responsive live-control experience and useful gain/trim features across iPad and Mac. However, its reliability is hampered by repeated Wi‑Fi dropouts, compatibility gaps with older devices, post-update stability issues, and limited EQ control on iPhone. A common workaround is using an external router to stabilize connections. Overall, MF5 can be powerful in stable setups but device compatibility and consistent connectivity remain the main drawbacks.

Pros

Intuitive and responsive control app for live mixing.
Features like separate gain and trim control.
Proven compatibility and usage across iPad and Mac platforms with Mackie DL mixers.
Useful for live shows and staff training due to quick, straightforward presets and control.
External Wi‑Fi router can stabilize the connection and improve reliability when used.

Cons

Frequent Wi‑Fi dropouts and unreliable connections, especially on iPhone; often requires an external router or network tweaks.
Significant compatibility issues with older iPad models and some iOS versions; older devices may not connect or run smoothly.
Stability problems after updates: crashes, freezes, and random disconnects during use.
Limited EQ/advanced controls on iPhone; users often need an iPad or computer to adjust EQ and other settings.
Some reports of duplicate scenes or other quirks after disconnects, indicating intermittent reliability issues.

Recent reviews

The app doesn’t stay connected when using an iPhone to control the Aux. it drops in and out randomly.

by Fr*****, 2025-10-26

I’ve had my DL32R for years now, have used it at a large number of venue's, multiple applications and have not had 1 issue with the system. (After I found the proper Wi-Fi). I have nothing but good things to say about it! Great system.