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24. TotalMix Remote
TotalMix Remote is a remote control for TotalMix FX v1.50 and up, to control the hardware
mixer and effects in RME audio interfaces. TotalMix Remote mirrors the current state of the
host system on the iPad and Windows/Mac computers - the entire mixing state, the complete
routing, all FX settings, up to the level meters, and everything in real-time. TotalMix Remote
supports up to three hosts with multiple interfaces each, allowing Apple's popular iPad and
Windows/Mac computers to adjust all the mixer and FX settings from a distance, via Ethernet
and WiFi.
Supported Hardware
TotalMix Remote communicates with TotalMix FX 1.50 or up. Any RME hardware that can be
used with TotalMix FX is supported automatically.
Quick Start
On the host (the computer with the connected audio interface) go to the TotalMix FX menu Op-
tions, Network Remote Settings. Click Enable TotalMix Remote Server to start this service.
Under Windows a Firewall warning will come up. Allow TotalMix FX or it won't work. This dialog
also shows the host's IP, like 192.168.1.45.
Make sure both host and remote computer /
iPad reside in the same network. Start TotalMix
Remote on the remote computer / iPad (not on
the host!). On the iPad, tap on the gear symbol
in the upper right corner, then on Host
Connection Settings. On Windows / Mac either
the dialog comes up automatically or can be
called from the Search Connected Hosts
dialog. Type in the host's IP address (like
192.168.1.45) into the IP field of Host
Connection 1, and make sure it is activated.
The port defaults to 7009 and usually must not
be changed. In case this port is unexpectedly
occupied a warning message will be issued.
Choose a different port then. Under Windows a
Firewall warning will come up. Allow TotalMix
Remote or it won't work.
Tap Done on top or click Ok. In the mixer view the state should change from offline to con-
nected within a few seconds.
The Add button provides access to the
user-management that can be
configured in detail. Here users can be
defined, with and without a password,
and the rights can be assigned to
viewing only, changing a specific sub-
mix, or full access. For example, using
Total-Mix FX as a monitor controller for
all band members, user-management
prevents the bassist from changing the
guitarist's monitor mix. Or the drummer
making himself too loud. Etc.