KLANG:app

KLANG:app is the graphical interface for KLANG processors, used for processor setup, mixing, and signal placement. It lets each musician control an individual sound mix, move instruments around a three-dimensional space—including above or below the listener—or choose conventional stereo. Its controls include faders, panning, system settings, and graphical 3D and i3D orbits. The app connects to KLANG processors over Wi-Fi or LAN and can control one mix per device or all mixes from one app. An offline editor and demo mode are included. Console options include integration with DiGiCo SD and Quantum consoles for KLANG mix parameters and snapshot recall. The maker also documents SSL Live integration with bidirectional fader, panning, mute, solo, and tone-filter control. Other external control options include Open Sound Control and MIDI MCU and MIDI for Allen & Heath consoles. KLANG:app is free for supported devices and runs on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. The listed downloads include Android, Mac, Windows ARM, Windows 32-bit, and Windows. KLANG is headquartered in Aachen, Germany.

KLANG:app combines processor control with individual and spatial mix tools, and it is free for supported devices. Its usefulness depends on working with KLANG processors and the console workflows listed by the maker.

KLANG:app is for musicians and audio teams using KLANG processors for setup and mixing. Its console integrations may also suit users working with the listed DiGiCo or SSL Live systems.

KLANG:app is a control and mixing interface for KLANG processors, aimed at musicians shaping monitor mixes and audio teams managing them. Its spatial tools make it a focused choice for immersive monitoring; it is useful only within a KLANG processor workflow.

Overview

The app covers processor setup, signal placement and mix control. Each musician can adjust a personal mix, while an operator can control one mix per device or manage all mixes through a single app. That range suits both individual performers and teams coordinating several mixes, but it does not make KLANG:app a general-purpose audio production tool.

Key features

Spatial mixing is the clearest reason to choose it. Users can move instruments around the listener, including above or below the head, and select conventional stereo or 3D. Faders, panning, system settings and graphical 3D and i3D orbits give users control over placement as well as level and direction. These options serve immersive monitor mixes; they matter less for workflows that do not use spatial sound.

The app connects to KLANG processors over Wi-Fi or LAN. An offline editor and demo mode provide a way to work with the interface without a live processor connection, while actual processor control depends on that connection. Console integrations broaden its usefulness in live setups: DiGiCo SD and Quantum consoles can control KLANG mix parameters and recall snapshots, while the documented SSL Live integration supports bidirectional fader, panning, mute, solo and tone-filter control.

External control includes Open Sound Control communication with KLANG processors and MIDI MCU and MIDI connections for Allen & Heath consoles. KLANG also provides technical support contact, manuals, specifications, videos and FAQs. The software page lists version 6.0.10 downloads for Android, Mac, Windows ARM, Windows 32-bit and Windows.

Pricing

KLANG:app is free for supported devices, with no free trial. The free plan includes control of KLANG immersive processors, so there is no paid tier to weigh against reduced features. The meaningful limit is compatibility: the app's processor controls depend on KLANG hardware, making the zero price less relevant to musicians or venues using another system.

Platforms

KLANG:app supports Android, iOS, macOS and Windows. The download page lists Android, Mac and Windows builds, including ARM and 32-bit Windows versions.

Who it's for

Choose KLANG:app if you perform with KLANG processors and want personal control over your monitor mix, or if you manage KLANG mixes from supported DiGiCo or SSL Live console workflows. The offline editor and demo mode suit preparing or exploring mixes away from a processor. It is a poor fit for anyone seeking a standalone mixing environment without KLANG hardware.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Personal and multi-mix control accommodate performers and operators in the same workflow.
• Pros: Stereo and 3D placement, including vertical positioning, support immersive monitor mixes.
• Pros: Wi-Fi and LAN connectivity, console integrations and external control options give it several ways to fit into live setups.
• Pros: The app is free for supported devices.
• Cons: Its core processor controls require KLANG hardware, limiting its relevance outside that ecosystem.
• Cons: Offline editing and demo mode do not replace a live connection for controlling processors.

Alternatives

Audio Mixing Software is a broader category to browse if KLANG's processor-specific approach does not fit your setup.

djay is a better fit for DJ mixing: it has a free download with core mixing features, while an optional PRO subscription unlocks advanced features. rekordbox suits DJs who want basic music management and DJ tools with its free plan, which includes 1,000 cloud tracks under the stated registration or Hardware Unlock condition and one synced device. VirtualDJ offers free nonprofessional use without professional equipment, with a $4 a month HOME plan for entry-level controllers.

MixPad is another audio-mixing option. Waves eMotion LV1 is a paid live mixer, with its 16-stereo-channel software license priced at $1,399, paid once. DaVinci Resolve is a freemium option for video editing with a free version and a Studio edition at $295, paid once. DJUCED offers a free Standard plan for use with a Hercules controller, including four decks and MIDI control. Elgato Wave Link is free for Windows and macOS and works with any microphone or audio interface.

Verdict

KLANG:app is the right choice for musicians and audio operators already working with KLANG processors: its combination of personal mix control, spatial placement and console integration gives that ecosystem a capable interface at no cost. If your setup does not use KLANG hardware, choose a mixing tool built for your equipment and workflow instead.