CONTROL SERIES | METAGRID PRO

Richard F. W. Davis is a seasoned composer, producer, and MetaGrid Pro power user with decades of experience in film, television, and studio production. Known for his precision, creativity, and technical mastery, he brings a deep understanding of both musical expression and workflow design to every project. As the creator of the Control Series presets, Richard blends professional scoring techniques with smart automation to help composers work faster, smarter, and more musically. His work embodies the perfect balance between technology and artistry — crafted by a pro, for pros.

Experience the Control Series in Action

Discover how the Control Series transforms your orchestral workflow — delivering instant articulation switching, expressive performance control, and unmatched precision. Watch Richard F. W. Davis demonstrate how these presets bring power, speed, and musicality together in one intuitive system.

AVAILABLE PRESETS

IMPORTANT

Cubase 15 support coming soon!

Cinematic Studio Strings (Cubase)

The Cinematic Studio Strings preset in the Control Series features dedicated grids for each instrument — violins, violas, cellos, basses, and full ensemble. Each grid gives you direct access to all articulations, powerful workflow macros, and precise offset controls for perfect timing alignment. Designed for expressive performance and speed, it turns your iPad into a fully integrated control surface for Cinematic Studio Strings.

Understanding MetaGrid Pro Presets

Get an overview of how MetaGrid Pro Presets work and how they can transform your workflow. This video introduces the concept behind presets, explains the different preset types, and walks you through the Preset screen — including how to browse, download, and install them directly inside MetaGrid Pro.

The Components Behind the Control Series

All essential tools that make the Control Series come to life — installed effortlessly on your machine with the Smart Installer, available for download from our User Forum.

KEYBOARD MAESTRO

Keyboard Maestro is a must-have automation tool for every Mac user. It powers the advanced macros included with the Control Series, handling complex actions and smart shortcuts behind the scenes. With Keyboard Maestro, repetitive tasks become instant commands — keeping your creative flow uninterrupted.

What’s best is that MetaGrid Pro is deeply integrated with Keyboard Maestro, giving you direct access to your custom macros right from your iPad. Whether you’re triggering complex workflows, switching articulations, or controlling detailed automation, every command is just a tap or gesture away.

CUBASE RESOURCES

The Control Series Installer sets up everything you need for seamless integration and performance. It automatically installs:
• Custom Macros – streamline your workflow with powerful, ready-to-use automation.
• Custom Expression Maps – optimized for instant articulation switching.
• Custom Kontakt Patches – featuring new articulation combinations for greater flexibility.
• Custom MIDI Remote for Cubase – enabling full command access directly from MetaGrid Pro.
• Launch Projects – preconfigured Cubase sessions with VEPro routing and track setups ready to go.

IMPORTANT: Keyboard Maestro is sold separately and required for the Control Series to function.

GRIDIRON APPLICATION

GridIron, developed by Richard F. W. Davis, is a powerful companion tool for the Control Series that automates and customizes your MetaGrid Pro presets. It allows you to edit timing offsets, assign macros, and generate complete, ready-to-use grids for your libraries — all without manual editing inside MetaGrid Pro. With GridIron, every articulation, offset, and macro is precisely configured for perfect synchronization and performance. Elegant, fast, and intuitive, it ensures your setup is always optimized and ready to play.

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