New Free Avid Control App Now Available From Google Play, Amazon Fire and Apple App Stores - Download It Now
We understand that Avid has just released the new free Avid Control app replacing the old Pro Tools Control app. The new Avid Control app is a tri-platform app and is now available to download from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store, and the Amazon Fire Store.
Please note that you will need to download and install EuControl 2019.12 to be able to use the new Avid Control App. You will find the EuControl installers in your Avid Account as well as guides and additional information.
Avid EuControl 19.12 In Avid Master Account
Networking compatibility:
WiFi: 2.4GHz and 5GHz routers are supported, but 5GHz is highly recommended. Please see your Wi-Fi Router's documentation for instructions on setting up a 5GHz network
Ethernet: Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter + USB 2 to Ethernet Adapter for connection of Ethernet cable direct to iPad. (Disable Wi-Fi on iPad when using this connection type.)
Workstation Compatibility:
macOS High Sierra 10.13 and higher
Window 10
Qualified EUCON media applications:
Pro Tools 2019.10 and higher
Apple Logic Pro X
Steinberg Cubase
Steinberg Nuendo
Qualified Tablets And Smartphones For The Avid Control App
Supported EuControl Control Surface Configurations:
There are specific qualified combinations of Avid control surfaces and Dock and this table identifies them. So, for example, you can have one S3 with a tablet running the Avid Control app in Master mode, whether the tablet is sat in a Dock or not. Alternatively using the S1 you can have up to 5 tablets, one Master and up to 4 tablets in Meter mode, one for each S1.
A New Way Of Using EuControl
As of version 19.12, Avid’s EuControl surface management software now supports the new Avid Control app and the new S1, with specific functions available.
In order to use more than one tablet at a time, you have to have a compatible control surface, which currently is just the S1, but it is possible to run up to five tablets - four S1 “meter bridges” and one tablet in the Dock, if you have one.
The setup can be a little confusing initially, so we have made a short video to show you how to avoid the common pitfalls.
Avid Control App FAQ
Q: How do I configure my media application to communicate with Avid S1, Avid Control or Avid Dock?
A: Make sure EUCON is enabled in Pro Tools Setup menu > Peripherals. For other EUCON media applications see the respective documentation
Q: Will Avid S1 work with Avid S3, S4, S6, System 5, MC Pro, ICON, or C|24 control surfaces?
A: No, Avid S1 is only compatible with Avid Control and Avid Dock. It is possible to use Pro Tools | Control in conjunction with some MIDI controllers, such as Command|8.
Q: Will Avid Control work with Windows Mobile devices?
A: Avid Control is compatible with iOS or Android devices only.
Q: How do I create custom Soft Keys?
A: These can be created in EuControl Settings > Soft Keys tab. For instructions please refer to the Avid Control Guide. You can download a custom Soft Keys set with instructions.
Q: Can I create custom mixer layouts for Avid Control?
A: No, custom layouts can only be created for Artist Mix or Pro Tools | S3. However, they can be recalled directly from Avid Control.
Q: How do I see which Mac or PC application is focused?
A: Tap on the gear icon to access the Settings window and look for "Focused Application".