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The adaptive control surface

MetaGrid Pro

Your workflow. Under your control.

Turn your iPad or Mac into a control surface for the apps you use.
Switch apps, windows, or tracks. Your controls follow.

Try MetaGrid Pro free Explore the interface

One fully functional grid. Free forever.

MetaGrid Pro workspaces

Music, Logic Pro, and Xcode. Scroll sideways to inspect the controls on smaller screens.

MetaGrid Pro workspaces for Music, Logic Pro, and Xcode, with controls tailored to each application
Runs on iPad & MacControls macOS & Windows apps

Control Your Music, Design, and Editing Tools from One Interface

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

DAW
▼ Command Center
edit
Editing
Mix
Effects
Zoom
Export
Transport
Music Production & Composing
DAW CommandsMIDI ControlTransportMixingArticulations
Control Logic, Cubase, Pro Tools, or any DAW with dedicated layouts for transport, mixing, articulations, and MIDI. Switch tracks, trigger commands, and manage sessions without reaching for your keyboard.
Presets for
LogicCubaseStudio OneAbleton+ more

Controls that follow your workflow.

MetaGrid Pro automatically switches layouts as you change apps, windows, or tracks.

Learn about automatic switching

NEW · PAID ADD-ONGridVista by Articulign

Optional companion · For Cubase & Nuendo on Mac

Your whole template.
Only the tracks you need.

GridVista adds focused template navigation to MetaGrid Pro. You don’t need it to get started with MetaGrid Pro.

Explore the optional companion
GridVista Mac app showing instrument groups beside tagged Cubase tracks
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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touch_app
Try it — tap, swipe, or drag across the gesture pad
Core Capabilities
neurology
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
bolt
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
tune
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

Explore

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
palette
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
boxtamusic.com
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.

Learn How It Worksarrow_forward
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.