METAControl
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About METAControl
This App controls Blackmagic Design ATEM™ switchers from your Android device.
Supported devices: ATEM Television Studio, ATEM 1 M/E, ATEM 2 M/E and Production Studio 4K.
Requirements: Minimum software version 4.2 (Firmware 2.12)
phones: 14 buttons, 21 buttons optional on high resolution devices
tablets smaller than 10": 21 buttons, 28 buttons optional on high resolution devices
tablets with 10" and more: 40 buttons
inputs: Every input can be mapped to a button showing its current state (preview, program or not used).
auxiliary outputs: Every available input can be assigned to an auxiliary output.
transition control: Transition styles MIX, DIP, WIPE, STING and DVE can be selected.
upstream key control: Selection of upstream on air and on next transition.
downstream key control: Selection of downstream on air, tie and auto transition.
media player control: Full control over still & clip selection and media player operation
audio tally: Device says "Cam1 on preview", "Cam1 on air" or "Cam1 off", depending on the tally state.
Tally control via GPIO
Some of these features are available only in the pro version that can be purchased through the App.
'view network connections' is needed to find out if the device is currently connected to any network.
'modify or delete the contents of your USB storage' is currently unused but will provide a way to store, import and export settings and macros.
'modify system settings' is being used to control the WiFi power saving function. In order to properly receive UDP packets in real time which is necessary for the ATEM protocol.
'prevent device from sleeping' allows the App to keep the screen on.
'control vibration' enables haptic feedback when touching buttons on the screen.
Supported devices: ATEM Television Studio, ATEM 1 M/E, ATEM 2 M/E and Production Studio 4K.
Requirements: Minimum software version 4.2 (Firmware 2.12)
Features:
phones: 14 buttons, 21 buttons optional on high resolution devices
tablets smaller than 10": 21 buttons, 28 buttons optional on high resolution devices
tablets with 10" and more: 40 buttons
inputs: Every input can be mapped to a button showing its current state (preview, program or not used).
auxiliary outputs: Every available input can be assigned to an auxiliary output.
transition control: Transition styles MIX, DIP, WIPE, STING and DVE can be selected.
upstream key control: Selection of upstream on air and on next transition.
downstream key control: Selection of downstream on air, tie and auto transition.
media player control: Full control over still & clip selection and media player operation
audio tally: Device says "Cam1 on preview", "Cam1 on air" or "Cam1 off", depending on the tally state.
Tally control via GPIO
Some of these features are available only in the pro version that can be purchased through the App.
METAControl requests these permissions:
'view network connections' is needed to find out if the device is currently connected to any network.
'modify or delete the contents of your USB storage' is currently unused but will provide a way to store, import and export settings and macros.
'modify system settings' is being used to control the WiFi power saving function. In order to properly receive UDP packets in real time which is necessary for the ATEM protocol.
'prevent device from sleeping' allows the App to keep the screen on.
'control vibration' enables haptic feedback when touching buttons on the screen.
Privacy:
This App does NOT access, store nor transmit any personal information. This App does NOT make use of any advertisement frameworks nor user trackers.
Development:
The developer of this App is not related to Blackmagic Design. This App is a spare time project and comes without any warranty. If you want to take part in beta testing please visit the corresponding G+ community: https://plus.google.com/communities/117221306286394065935
Please make sure to load the latest official software on the ATEM device (current version is 6.4) as previous versions could lead to serious stability issues of your ATEM device! The support page can be found here: http://www.blackmagicdesign.com/support
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
- fixed auxillary output selection
- fixed auxillary output selection
Version update METAControl was updated to version 0.996
More downloads METAControl reached 10 000 - 50 000 downloads
More downloads METAControl reached 5 000 - 10 000 downloads
What are users saying about METAControl
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Version 0.995 allowed you to set the media player as an input. This has now been removed in 0.996. Two stars lost because of this. Otherwise, it works really well.
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Works great, just hop on the Wi-Fi and punch in the ip address and you have a very useable remote control for your ATEM switcher
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Work 1hour and freeze, need restart metacontrol I test other tablet and smartphones...
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Works grate, Absolutely love it. Keep in mind if it is not working for you it could be your WiFi router, try BMD on PC over WiFi
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I can control the audio by this app ? You will can create this system?
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Won't connect. Tried almost everything.
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I can switch from my phone flawlessly. 4 stars 10
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The free version works great and provides the functionality that you would have to pay $10-15 for on other apps. The pro version seems like a deal for $13, compared to $40 for others, but not all of the pro features work (AUX control). Since I only bought the pro version for AUX control, it was a total waste of money. Running v6.9 (Firmware 2.21) on Android 6.0.1.
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Please make a smartview/smartscope manager
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Awesome app.
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Please add macro playback selections saved in the software
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I bought the pro version for auxiliary outputs control and it doesn`t work (it says in the latest description that it is fixed, but it isn`t). No option of refund. Very fustrating!
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Good design and I'd buy Pro but it doesn't work on any of my Android 6.0 devices. Once a fix is released I'll change my review.
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Recent update can no longer connect
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Works grate, Absolutely love it. Keep in mind if it is not working for you it could be your WiFi router, try BMD on PC owner WiFi
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This app works perfect for our Atem studio television, we are even able to switch remotely from a remote location using our VPN.
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This app is very useful for me.. thanks developer
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Awesome app.
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I have been looking for how to make switching very easy. This is awesome
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The app connected OK to my ATEM Television Studio at first. I switched cams a couple times from the app, then both the computer ATEM Software Control and the app disconnected for no apparent reason. UPDATE: I was able to reconnect to the TVS only after giving it a power cycle. Still, the app does not work consistently and randomly disconnects the computer from the TVS. I have not gotten the "Auto" button or the slider on the app to work (The "Cut" button works only sometimes; usually it causes it to lock up). All software is up-to-date (I recently updated Software Control to version 6.4), so I don't know what the problem is. Major disappointment.
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The app will not connect on two different devices (original Nexus 7 and a Nexus 5). Stuck on "Connecting..." PC software connects fine.
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Aux output switches not working with updated firmware. Still useful but being able to switch aux outputs was key reason for purchasing
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do not work, tried ipad, tried samsung 5s, too bad... please fix it!
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Please make a smartview/smartscope manager
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Fantastic product
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It will not connect to my switcher.
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Ever since we updated our ATEM M/E 2 switcher to 6.3, I have not been able to control the auxiliary outputs from this app. I use this a lot when I am on stage to assign on stage cameras to a movable display that we have on stage, which gets fed by one of the auxiliaries. But the loss of this functionality us really annoying, but the macros that came with the update are indispensable. An update that integrates macro control from this app would be more than phenomenal! Update to material design would be a +!
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Was amazing until updated firmware. Not it will not connect to the switcher. I was totally dependant on this app! I paid for it...
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Awesome app.
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Please make a smartview/smartscope manager
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Very cool software
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I have been looking for how to make switching very easy. This is awesome
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just downloaded the app today to my phone. Just installed the device today. it was wonderful but it did not download to my Android tablet
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thanks for this app ^^ thanks very much
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the new switcher firmware appears to have broken this app any chance of an update coming soon ?? paid user fyi
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Thanks for making this sweet software! It's the perfect complement to my broadcast panels. It'd be nice to have dedicated AUX sections like the M/E panels, but bravo for making my life better! Best money I've spent on switcher accessories.
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*edit in response to Dev: I realise now that the Android application is working fine and that the error was on my part. I was given a report from my team that it wasn't working since the update and realised they were using an Apple product (which actually has stopped working since the most recent iOS update) after submitting the report. So this app works perfectly for Android (score one for us!) and the devs are very quick to respond if you have issues. Galaxy Note 2 user.
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Good job:) Very usefull aplication!
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Getting better.
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The app is great for switching. I have just 2 little questions: 1. Is there any way to create a custom audio tally? Like replacing with my own audio file for each input. I need to translate it to another language. 2. I need an audio tally for all cams together so I set the setting for "Program" (not for a specific cam) but it doesn't speak at all. What is wrong?