PROFILES FOR YOUR FAVORITE APPS - TAILORED CONTROL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
MetaGrid Pro dynamically switches profiles based on the application in focus on your Mac or PC, giving you instant access to the controls you need, when you need them. Whether you’re using built-in profiles for Mac applications, leveraging preset profiles, or creating your own custom profiles, MetaGrid Pro adapts seamlessly to fit your workflow.
READY-TO-USE PROFILES FOR APPLE APPS
MetaGrid Pro comes pre-loaded with ready-to-use profiles for all major Mac applications. Whether you’re producing music in Logic Pro, editing videos in Final Cut Pro, or coding in Xcode, you’ll have instant access to controls designed specifically for those apps—no setup required.
INSTANT PRESETS FOR POPULAR APPS
MetaGrid Pro’s preset profiles go beyond Apple apps. You’ll find a wide range of off-the-shelf profiles for popular apps across both Mac and Windows, including major DAWs like Cubase, Digital Performer, Studio One and LUNA. Each profile is optimized for efficiency, so you can control your software like a pro, right from the start.
Take full control by creating custom profiles tailored to your unique needs. Build unlimited grids for any application, assign commands, macros, and shortcuts, and craft a completely personalized control surface that fits your workflow perfectly.
CUBASE - SELECTED CHANNEL
ABLETON LIVE - GESTURE PADS
METAGRID PRO - KEY FEATURES
MetaGrid Pro automatically adjusts to your active app—whether it’s Logic Pro, Final Cut, or any other software. It can respond to window title changes, MIDI messages, Apple Scripts, or key presses, always showing you the right controls exactly when you need them.
Trigger any menu command in any Mac application directly from MetaGrid Pro—no keyboard shortcuts needed. Assign commands to buttons and execute them instantly with a single tap, simplifying your workflow.
Seamlessly integrate with Apple Shortcuts and Keyboard Maestro to automate complex tasks with a single tap on your iPad/Mac. Whether it’s routine actions or intricate workflows, MetaGrid Pro simplifies automation, putting powerful custom sequences right at your fingertips.
Seamlessly integrate with leading Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) like Cubase, Logic Pro, Studio One, Ableton Live, Reaper, and more. MetaGrid Pro offers tailored solutions for each DAW, allowing you to map and trigger commands directly from your iPad for a more streamlined and efficient workflow. Take control of your sessions with ease, whether it’s mixing, editing, or automating tasks.
Enhance your workflow with gesture-based controls for intuitive and fluid interactions. The Gesture Pad allows you to trigger macros, switch grids, navigate projects, and more with simple gestures like taps, swipes, and pans. MetaGrid Pro adapts to your touch, giving you dynamic, responsive control at your fingertips.
Use multiple iPads with MetaGrid Pro to create expansive control surfaces for a single computer. Display different grids on each iPad and manage your workflow effortlessly. You can also run MetaGrid Pro on both your iPad and Mac at the same time, giving you ultimate flexibility across devices.
Supercharge your workflow with custom macros that combine keyboard shortcuts, app switching, mouse clicks, and more—all at the press of a button. Save time and simplify complex tasks with personalized commands.
Shape your MetaGrid Pro dashboard exactly how you want it. Show or hide the top and side bars, rearrange elements, and even customize each workspace with unique backgrounds or solid colors. Apply these changes globally or override them on a per-app basis, so each workspace has its own distinct look and layout.
MetaGrid Pro makes collaboration easy. Share profiles, workspaces, and grids with others, or exchange individual elements like buttons, faders, gesture pads, and even macros. Whether you’re working with a team or importing setups from fellow users, MetaGrid Pro ensures seamless sharing and customization.
MetaGrid Pro’s streamlined interface makes customizing your workspaces fast and easy. With intuitive editing tools, you can quickly design and modify your control surfaces—whether it’s a simple grid of commands or a complex, multi-layered setup. Enjoy powerful customization without the steep learning curve, allowing you to focus on what matters most: your workflow.
Easily customize your workspace layout by dragging to resize or merge objects. Select one or multiple elements and effortlessly drag and drop them into new positions to create your ideal setup. MetaGrid Pro’s intuitive layout tools give you full control over the design and flow of your workspace, making organization and customization seamless.
Easily add, customize, and modify buttons, faders, macros, and more. MetaGrid Pro’s object editor lets you build powerful grids with full control over every element—customizing appearance, functionality, and behavior.
METAGRID PRO - GRID OBJECTS
MetaGrid Pro offers a wide range of grid objects to build your perfect control surface. From buttons and faders to advanced controllers, each object is customizable and built to suit your workflow.
Easily assign commands, macros, or app controls to buttons. Customize their appearance, function, and behavior to fit your exact needs.
• Standard Buttons: Execute one-time actions with a single tap.
• Latching Switches: Toggle between two states (on/off) with a button that holds its state until pressed again.
• Momentary Buttons: Trigger commands only while the button is held down—perfect for short, temporary actions.
• Menu Buttons: Display a menu of commands, giving you access to multiple actions from one button.
Unlock the power of the Gesture Pad to control your workflow with taps, double taps, swipes, and pans—using one or multiple fingers. Trigger macros, display menus, navigate to other grids, and more. Fully customizable, the Gesture Pad adapts to your needs, offering endless possibilities for precision control.
Read more to explore its full capabilities.
Add text labels to keep your workspace organized and clear. Use them to label actions, groups, or individual grid elements.
Take full control of your MIDI CC parameters with MetaGrid Pro’s powerful faders. Customize every detail—from appearance to behavior—to match your workflow, and enjoy precise, responsive control for all your music production needs.
Save and instantly restore the state of your control surface with the Snapshot object. Whether it’s latching switches, faders, gesture pad layers, or other object settings, the Snapshot makes it easy to lock in your perfect setup. Simply long press to save and tap to restore, keeping your workflow smooth and efficient.
Take full control of your MIDI CC parameters with the XY Pad. Move the crosshair across the X and Y axes to control multiple parameters simultaneously. Set up to 16 controllers and switch between them dynamically, giving you precise, responsive control for any creative task.
Choose between drum pads, isomorphic pads for chord playing, single pads, or a piano keyboard. Set scales, define the number of octaves, and configure behaviors like octave doubling and note holding. Enjoy touch-based velocity control, where the position of your touch on the Y-axis of each pad determines the velocity. Whether you’re triggering beats or playing melodies, the Pads offer powerful flexibility and control.
ART CONDUCTOR REMOTE FOR LOGIC PRO
MetaGrid Pro's integration with Art Conductor revolutionizes your composing workflow by offering tactile control over the rich articulation maps within your sample libraries. Art Conductor by Babylonwaves, known for its broad collection of detailed expression maps, becomes even more powerful when linked with the versatile interface of MetaGrid Pro.
Experience effortless articulation switching with Art Conductor’s sets for strings, brass, woodwinds, and more. MetaGrid Pro's adaptable grid allows you to assign these expressions to buttons, providing instantaneous and precise control over your orchestrations.
For users of Logic Pro, this integration reaches its full potential with the addition of Plugsearch by Speakerfood, a powerful extension designed to streamline your creative process within Logic’s environment. The combination of MetaGrid Pro, Art Conductor, and Plugsearch transforms your iPad into an unparalleled command center for musical expression.
Please note, to harness the full capabilities offered by this integration, the Plugsearch extension for Logic Pro and the Art Conductor articulation sets are required purchases, sold separately. Embrace this trio of technological synergy and watch as your compositions come to life with unprecedented ease and control.
MetaGrid Pro offers a wide range of powerful actions to streamline your workflow. From keyboard shortcuts and menu commands to mouse clicks and Apple Shortcuts, each action is designed to give you precise control with just a tap. You can also combine actions into powerful macros, automating complex tasks with ease. Whether you’re automating workflows, switching applications, or customizing inputs, MetaGrid Pro brings everything you need into one intuitive interface.
Trigger any keyboard shortcut instantly with MetaGrid Pro. Whether you’re navigating apps or executing complex commands, assign your frequently used shortcuts to a button and streamline your workflow with a single tap.
MODIFIER KEY HOLD/RELEASE
Assign modifier keys like Shift, Ctrl, Alt, or Command to buttons for quick access. Hold or release them as needed to modify commands on the fly, giving you precision control over your actions.
Seamlessly simulate mouse clicks with MetaGrid Pro. Assign left, right, or middle clicks to buttons, and control where and how you interact with your Mac or PC applications without needing a physical mouse.
Quickly insert predefined text snippets into any app with MetaGrid Pro. Whether it’s repetitive phrases, coding snippets, or email addresses, assign them to a button for fast and easy input.
Add precise pauses between commands for automation sequences. Use this action to create custom workflows that involve timing between commands, ensuring tasks execute in the perfect order.
Easily switch between applications by assigning the Activate Application action to a button. Launch or switch focus to any app in your workflow, reducing downtime and improving multitasking efficiency.
Integrate Keyboard Maestro Macros into your MetaGrid Pro setup. Assign complex automation sequences to buttons, putting advanced task automation at your fingertips with just one tap.
Launch your favorite Apple Shortcuts directly from MetaGrid Pro. Whether it’s controlling smart devices, automating tasks, or running custom workflows, Apple Shortcuts are just a tap away.
Trigger any menu command in Mac applications without needing keyboard shortcuts. Assign menu items directly to buttons and execute them instantly, simplifying your workflow and saving time.
MetaGrid Pro integrates seamlessly with leading Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software. For Cubase, Logic Pro, and Studio One, access thousands of commands directly on your iPad and assign them to buttons to create fully customized control surfaces.
For Ableton Live, Digital Performer, Dorico, and Reaper, MetaGrid Pro offers tailored solutions, giving you complete control over your creative process.
Control your Digital Audio Workstation software or virtual instruments with faders, buttons and other MIDI-enabled objects sending MIDI CC, Note On/Off, Program Change messages. MetaGrid Pro support bi-directional MIDI communication so the MIDI-enabled objects on your grid can react to the changes in the application on your computer.
