V-1HD Remote
By Roland
V-1HD Remote is a companion iPad application for the Roland V-1HD video switcher, providing remote control over switching, audio, and system settings.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the need for external monitors and physical unit interaction, allowing producers to manage live events more efficiently from a single touch interface.
For Professional and amateur video producers using the Roland V-1HD switcher for live events, webcasts, and conferences.
Key features
Real-time control of video and audio switching, effect assignment, and volume levels via iPad touch interface
Save and recall eight custom preset memories for fast setup changes
Direct modification of system parameters and output video settings without using the physical unit interface
How much does it cost?
The app is a free utility provided by the manufacturer to support the V-1HD hardware switcher.
Velocity
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The app has been inactive for 592 days, placing it firmly in the zombie category. There have been no feature updates or maintenance patches in the last 19 months. The development momentum is non-existent, as the single release in the provided window consisted only of minor bug fixes.
Who built it?
Roland
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What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads thrilled. Users appreciate the hardware integration provides a highly intuitive control experience for professional video production workflows.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The hardware integration provides a highly intuitive control experience for professional video production workflows
1 of 1 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
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Competitive landscape for V-1HD Remote
How's the Photo & Video market?
V-1HD Remote operates as a niche hardware utility within the Photo & Video category, maintaining a 4.25-star rating across its limited user base. Its position is defined by its role as a proprietary extension of the Roland V-1HD hardware, rather than as a standalone market competitor.
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Key takeaways for V-1HD Remote
Where is it heading?
The outlook for V-1HD Remote is mixed, as the app provides essential utility for current hardware owners but lacks the active development cadence required to maintain a competitive edge. Continued silence will likely lead to churn among power users who require more sophisticated monitoring and feedback features.
- The 19-month development gap suggests a transition to maintenance-only status, which limits the ability to address professional production requirements.
- High user satisfaction with the core hardware integration confirms that the app remains a valuable companion for existing V-1HD owners.
The SWOT
- Proprietary hardware integration creates high switching costs for V-1HD owners
- Visual bus status indicators would resolve the top-requested usability friction
Next best moves
Ship visual bus status indicators because users report difficulty with PiP function usage → improve operational clarity
The counter-intuitive read
The app's lack of updates is not just a maintenance failure…
Read the full takeBottom line
Addressing the visual bus indication request would solidify V-1HD Remote's utility for existing hardware owners, as the current 19-month development silence risks alienating power users who require real-time feedback during live switching.
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Is V-1HD Remote compatible with all Roland switchers?
Does V-1HD Remote require a physical connection to the switcher?
What are the limitations of the free version?
Sources
- [1] App Store
- [2] Developer website, source
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