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Device model (e.g. 2020 iPad Air 4th Gen):
Version of operating system (e.g. macOS 14.4.1):
Version of djay (e.g. 5.1.2):
Hardware/controllers used (e.g. Reloop Mixon 8 Pro):
Your question:
Im looking for an audio interface that will allow me to monitor & cue up as well as playing a main out at the same time both in stereo, i would go for the mix tour pro but am looking for something more inexpensive in the meantime.
Any suggestions?
I’ve been on the same quest recently. I use iPad Pro with Akai MIDImix controller. Yesterday, I ordered Zoom AMS 24. It’s a compact, lightweight, bus- or battery-powered interface that seems suitable for a tablet setup. The inputs aren’t great, and the outputs aren’t the best, but for my needs, it should be fine. If it doesn’t work out, my second choice is Audient iD14 MKII.
Regarding using the Mixtour Pro with an iPad: couple of months back I bought the Mixtour, and after one evening with it, returned it to the seller. Honestly, I couldn’t figure out how to position controller relative to tablet so that it would be comfortable to use both. If I put it right in front of the tablet, the touchscreen is too far away. If I place it to the side, the controller becomes uncomfortable to use because a lot of functions require two hands to operate.
If you’re using djay Pro on iPad with a MIDI-only controller or a dj controller that doesn’t have audio like the (Hercules dj control mix), the ESI GIGAPORT eX is a decent audio interface to bridge that gap. It provides clean RCA output so you can route your mix to speakers or a mixer with pro-level sound.
Why it works:
-it’s small and doesn’t take up too much space
Multiple Outputs: Map headphones to → 1–2 and main output to → 3–4 in djay’s external mixer mode,
It has two headphone ports
Headphone 1 listens to output 1-2 and headphone 2 listens to all the outputs.
Therefore use the headphone 1 jack for cueing.
Flexible Routing: With 8 RCA outs, you can connect to PA systems, booth monitors, or stream setups.
iOS Compatible: Works with iPads and iPhones–just plug and play.
Heads-up:
On some iPads, djay might not detect it immediately. A quick fix is to open another audio app (like Loopy Pro or AUM) first, then switch to djay.
This was my biggest issue but if you’re already using another app to record your mixes then it’s something you probably would do anyway.
It works with minimal issues on iPhone though .
Alternatively you can look at the behringer umc 204
Because it has a monitor A/B button you should be able to listen to either 1/2 or 3/4 output through your headphones so that would allow you to use it for cueing. I haven’t used it so I can’t tell you much about it’s compatibility
Those are the audio interfaces I’ve found in my quest for a budget audio interface to use with djay pro they’re both under 200
It’s about $169 for the gigaport
And $100 for the behringer
Note regarding how microphone inputs work on iPadOS: basically, you cannot select a specific microphone input unless software supports multichannel input. Djay Pro does not support this feature; it mixes all inputs into a single stereo pair. While GarageBand for example shows separate audio inputs (input 1, input 2, input 1+2), Djay Pro only presents one combined input.
This is perfectly normal since you can still use both microphone inputs. Just don’t expect any audio interface connected to an iPad to show separate input channels unless app supports multichannel audio inputs. If you see only one input option in the settings, it doesn’t mean interface is unsupported or broken.
The following information is from Perplexity (another AI chatbot), and I can confirm that this accurately describes how Zoom AMS-24 works with iPad. But it’s true for all audio interfaces, since Djay Pro does not support multichannel input.
Default Input Presentation:
iPadOS, when dealing with external audio interfaces, often presents the default input to apps as a stereo pair - even if each hardware input is mono. This means:
Input 1 is mapped to the left channel.
Input 2 is mapped to the right channel.
If an app only accesses the “default” stereo input, it receives a two-channel stream where each channel is one of the mono inputs from your interface.
What Happens in Apps:
Simple/Non-multitrack apps: These typically see and use only the default stereo input provided by iPadOS. If you plug in a mono mic to Input 1, you’ll hear it only on the left; Input 2 will be on the right. If both are used, each occupies its own channel in the stereo pair.
Multitrack/Pro apps: Apps designed for multichannel audio (like GarageBand, Cubasis, AUM) can access and assign each input channel individually.
Why Does This Happen?
iPadOS App Limitations - Many iPadOS apps - especially those not specifically designed for multitrack recording - only access the default stereo input provided by the OS, which is often a mix of all hardware inputs rather than discrete channels.
App Capabilities - Only DAWs or audio apps that explicitly support multichannel audio interfaces (like GarageBand, Auria, Cubasis, AUM, etc.) will let you select and record from individual AMS-24 inputs in Music mode
iPadOS Audio Handling - The way iPadOS presents USB audio interfaces to apps can vary. Some apps may always see a “stereo” input, even if the hardware supports more.
Why This Matters
“Stereo” Input Is Actually Two Mono Channels - The “stereo” input you see in most basic apps is not a mix of both mics into both channels, but rather each mono input mapped to a separate channel in a stereo stream.
Mono Summing - Some apps or settings may sum both channels to mono, but by default, iPadOS simply presents them as a stereo pair.
Heads-up:
then it’s something you probably would do anyway.
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