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The Adaptive Control Surface for Desktop Software

MetaGrid Pro

Turn your iPad or Mac into a modular control surface for the apps you use every day.
MetaGrid Pro automatically switches control layouts based on the app, window, or track you're working with — so the right controls are always ready.

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NEWin MetaGrid Pro 1.7

AI Builder

Describe what you need. Get a verified, fully styled button set in seconds.

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Cubase Plugin Manager

Browse, favorite, and load any Cubase plugin straight from your iPad.

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What's New in 1.7

Take a quick tour of everything new in this release — see the latest features in action.

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Control the Tools You Use Every Day

DAW
Video Editor
Design Tool
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Code Editor

☝ Try it · Switch apps or tap buttons to preview macros

DAW
▼ Command Center
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Editing
Mix
Effects
Zoom
Export
Transport
Music Production & Composing
DAW CommandsMIDI ControlTransportMixingArticulations
Deep integration with your DAW — trigger commands, control faders, switch articulations, and navigate sessions without touching a keyboard. MetaGrid Pro controls any music app, and ships with dedicated presets to get you started instantly.
Presets for
LogicCubaseStudio OneAbleton+ more
Smart Switching

Controls That Follow Your Workflow

MetaGrid Pro reacts to what's happening on your computer and automatically switches to the right control layout. Switch grids based on active apps, window titles, MIDI messages, AppleScript events, or keyboard shortcuts — your controls always stay in sync with your workflow.

  • Automatic App Detection

    MetaGrid Pro instantly switches to the right controls when you change applications.

  • Dedicated Control Layouts

    Design custom grids for every tool in your workflow.

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MetaGrid Pro automatically switching controller layouts between Music, Logic Pro, and Xcode based on the active application
Universal App Control

Control Any App Instantly

Trigger commands directly from the menu bar of any application — even commands with no keyboard shortcuts.

No configuration needed. MetaGrid Pro reads each app’s menu structure and makes every command instantly accessible.

menu_openExport
Final Cut Pro › File
New Project ⌘ N
Import Media ⌘ I
Export Master File…No Shortcut
Share to YouTube… ⌘ ⇧ Y
Close Project ⌘ W

Works with virtually any macOS app and Win32 Windows applications — no shortcuts required.

Gesture Pads

Control with Gestures — Not Just Buttons

Gesture Pads turn any area of your grid into a touch surface. Tap, swipe, or pan to trigger actions, adjust parameters, and navigate your workflow with natural finger movement.

Because gestures rely on muscle memory rather than visual targeting, control becomes faster and more fluid.

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Try it — tap, swipe, or drag across the gesture pad
Core Capabilities
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Adaptive Intelligence
Your controls follow your workflow — automatically. MetaGrid Pro detects what you’re doing on your computer and switches to the right controls instantly. Change apps, switch windows, select a different track — your grid adapts without manual intervention.
Dynamic Focus TrackingAutomatic Profile SwitchingMetaServerOmniSpace
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Automation Engine
Chain commands, shortcuts, MIDI messages, Apple Shortcuts, and Keyboard Maestro into powerful multi-step automations. Send macros to specific applications even when they’re not in focus.
Multi-Step MacrosMenu Command AccessApple Shortcuts & Keyboard MaestroTarget Application Control
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Advanced Control Objects
Eight specialized objects for different interaction patterns — faders with bi-directional DAW feedback, gesture pads with 60 gesture combinations, XY controllers, playable pads, and snapshots that capture and recall entire configurations.
Faders & XY ControllersGesture PadsPads & KeyboardSnapshots

AI Builder

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Generative · Contextual · Inline

Describe what you need and MetaGrid Pro generates verified, fully styled button sets — adapted to whatever app or profile you’re in. Refine individual actions with natural language, or let AI Builder suggest improvements to your existing setup.

Generative BuildContextual IdeasInline RefineVerified CommandsStyle Engine
Platform & Workflow
piano
Professional Software Integration
Deep, purpose-built integrations with major DAWs — track-aware articulation switching, insert rack visibility, and real-time parameter names. Full MIDI engine with CC, Note On/Off, and Program Change.
DAW IntegrationMIDI EngineArt ConductorPreset Library
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Design & Layout System
Drag, resize, and arrange objects on a snapping grid. Style with gradients, icons, underlay shapes, and effects. Labels and separators turn flat grids into structured, navigable interfaces.
Visual Layout EditorStyle & AppearanceTypography & LabelsCustom Icons & Backgrounds
devices
Platform & Connectivity
Run on iPad and Mac simultaneously. Connect up to 4 devices over USB or WiFi with zero perceptible latency. Organize everything into Profiles, Workspaces, Grids, and Scenes. Share layouts via cloud services.
Multi-DeviceUSB & WiFimacOS & WindowsImport, Export & Share
What Our Users Say

Trusted by Professionals

Pete Martin in their studio
“I've used MetaGrid Pro on iPad ever since it came out. It's sheer brilliance.”

Just upgraded it to a 5K touch screen running MetaGrid Pro which takes the experience to a whole new level.

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Pete MartinAward-winning, Oscar-shortlisted composer & producer
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Layout Editor

Design Control Surfaces That Fit Your Workflow

Drag, resize, and combine grid objects to build custom control surfaces tailored to your workflow — from compact macro pads to full-screen production consoles.

  • Flexible Grid System

    Resize buttons, merge cells, and arrange controls freely to create layouts that match your workflow.

  • Visual Layout Editor

    Design and refine your layouts visually with real-time preview — no coding required.

  • Rich Control Objects

    Add buttons, faders, gesture pads, XY pads, labels, and more to build powerful interactive layouts.

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MetaGrid Pro layout editor showing a custom Blender control grid with drag-and-drop button arrangement and a macro configuration panel
Preset Library

Start Fast, Customize Later

Browse a curated library of ready-made control layouts for popular apps. Install in one tap, then customize them to fit your workflow.

  • Curated Presets

    Created by the MetaGrid Custom Shop team and expert partners.

  • Flexible Downloads

    Install presets as complete profiles, workspaces, or individual grids.

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MetaGrid Pro preset library browser showing ready-made controller layouts for popular applications

Ready-made layouts for real workflows.