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Latest Beta 3.3.0 Beta 4August 6th, 2026

Latest Stable 3.2.0April 14th, 2026


3.3.0 Beta 4

Release date: August 6th, 2026
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New Features

  • Adds support for the Canon EOS R1, R5 II, R6 III, R6 V and R50 V (requires the latest camera firmware)
  • Adds support for a further 21 Canon bodies over CCAPI — EOS R3 / R5 / R6 / R6 II / R7 / R8 / R10 / R50 / R100 / RP, EOS M50 II / M200 / M6 II, EOS 90D / Rebel T8i / Rebel SL3 / 1D X III, and PowerShot SX70 HS / G5 X II / G7 X III / V10. Canon ships CCAPI dormant on these: activate it once per camera with Canon's CCAPI Activation Tool, over USB, using a free Canon Developer Community account.
  • Adds an All Cameras mode on the Presets page: slots A1 – A12 save a snapshot of every connected camera and APC-R at once, and recall them all simultaneously
  • Adds Advanced Recording Settings (Pro) — remaining recording time, recording slot selection, frame rate / resolution / bitrate, and remote media formatting. Available features vary by camera.
  • Adds control of Blackmagic HyperDecks and ATEM recordings (Pro), with media slots, file format, filenames and more
  • Adds the option to start recording and read the remaining recording time from the Live View
  • Adds support for Basic authentication on Canon EOS cameras
  • Adds Angle / Speed / ECS shutter modes to the Live View picker for the Sony FR7, BRC-AM7, FX6, FX9, Z200, Z300 and Z380
  • Adds support for Cine EI and ISO mode on Sony cameras
  • Adds support for Access Authentication on Sony Alpha cameras and the FX30 / FX3 / FX2 — easier pairing, recommended going forward
  • Adds base ISO sensitivity selection for Canon and Sony cameras
  • Adds save / recall of presets on the Sony FR7 and BRC-AM7
  • Adds support for the Panasonic AW-UB10 and AW-UB50
  • Adds support for the ATEM 4 M/E Constellation IP and IP Plus

Note: APC-R, APC-R Mini and APC-R Mini Lite firmware upgrade required.

Improvements & Fixes

  • Fixes various connectivity issues with VISCA PTZ cameras
  • Improved support for the Sony FR7, FX6, FX9, Z200, Z300 and Z380
  • Increased maximum pan / tilt speed on the Sony FR7
  • Improved Live View focusing and AF behaviour
  • Improved presets on Canon and Sony cameras
  • Improved focus boxes and focus controls on Lumix cameras
  • Improved SRT pipeline for Blackmagic cameras
  • Improved performance with iPhones and the Blackmagic Camera app
  • Improved performance on VLAN networks
  • ATEM switchers and HyperDecks are now discovered across multiple network adapters
  • Cameras are now sorted by Camera ID in the sidebar
  • General stability and performance improvements

3.3.0 Beta 3

Release date: July 24th, 2026
⬇️ Download 3.3.0 Beta 3

New Features

  • Adds support for controlling and monitoring iPhones through the Blackmagic Camera app
  • Adds ATEM Link support for Apple iPhones
  • Adds a new Automation page for animated gimbal / camera moves — camera shake, zoom loops, preset sequences, and more
  • Adds an easing curve for smoother Pan / Tilt / Zoom preset transitions with APC-R
  • Adds increased Max Preset Transition time from 15s to 60s
  • Adds wired USB mode for Xbox controllers
  • Adds the ability to switch camera source directly from Live View
  • Adds a menu button popover in the Live View to adjust camera-specific settings (menu navigation, custom function buttons, etc.)
  • Adds the ability to map the keyboard arrow keys to the Pan / Tilt buttons
  • Middle Remote: new mapping options for encoders and buttons (Auto Focus, Auto Iris, Auto Gain, Auto WB, image tools, map roll to an encoder, remote lock…)
  • New firmware 2.0 for the APC-R, APC-R Mini and APC-R Mini Lite, with lower overall latency and various improvements
  • Firmware 2.0 improves Bluetooth-paired cameras, which now behave just like networked ones (REST API). Value readback for camera settings, recording status, presets, two-way sync, and model name.

Note: APC-R, APC-R Mini and APC-R Mini Lite firmware upgrade required.

Utility App Updates

  • New Middle Updater 3.3.0 app: factory-reset any APC-R or APC-R Mini, and update or downgrade its firmware
  • New Middle Setup app for iOS to adjust APC-R and APC-R Mini settings on the fly — Camera ID, IP address, Wi-Fi, tally brightness, quick camera/gimbal control, endpoints
  • New Middle Setup app for Android now available on the Google Play Store
  • Set a password on the unit to block unauthorized access from Middle Setup

Improvements & Fixes

  • Improved layout and UX in Live View and Multi View
  • Improved UI for setting a new Camera ID
  • Improved DJI focus and zoom motor control at very low speeds
  • Fixes discovery and connection for the Panasonic AG-CX200, AG-CX350, AJ-CX4000, AJ-UPX360 and AJ-UPX900
  • Fixes zoom not working on the Lumix GH5 II, GH7 and BGH1
  • Fixes an iris control issue on some cameras (e.g. Lumix, Sony)
  • General stability and performance improvements

3.3.0 Beta 2

Release date: July 6th, 2026
⬇️ Download 3.3.0 Beta 2

New Features

  • Updated UI design for macOS 26 Tahoe and macOS 27 Golden Gate
  • Adds support for VLAN networks
  • Adds a new rolling picker for easier camera settings adjustments, complementing the existing +/- controls
  • Adds mouse scroll wheel support for the new rolling picker
  • Adds support for Canon RC-IP1000 and RC-IP300 controllers
  • Adds support for Sony A7R VI
  • Middle Remote can now connect directly to Middle Control, without Glue (set in Advanced Settings)
  • Adds a new Edit Assignments interface for the Middle Remote

Improvements & Fixes

  • Improved performance and reliability for Canon cameras
  • Improved support for Z CAM and BirdDog cameras
  • Improved performance for UltraStudio video output
  • General stability and performance improvements
  • Fixed an issue where recording commands from Companion were not sent to the selected camera
  • Fixed an issue where Variable Shutter was not working on some Sony cameras
  • Fixed an issue where Sony Z380 and Z300 would not pair properly
  • Fixed an issue where Sony FR7 cameras were incorrectly detected as VISCA devices

3.3.0 Beta 1

Release date: June 16th, 2026
⬇️ Download 3.3.0 Beta 1

New Camera Support

  • Adds support for Canon Cinema EOS cameras via XC Protocol (C50, C70, C80…)
  • Adds support for Canon PTZ cameras via XC Protocol (CR-N100, CR-N400…)
  • Adds support for Sony FX9, Z280 and Z190
  • Adds support for Lumix mirrorless cameras (GH5 II, GH7, S5 IIX, S1 II…)
  • Adds support for Lumix box cameras (BGH1, BS1H)
  • Adds support for Panasonic AW-HE / AW-UE PTZ cameras
  • Adds support for BirdDog X-series PTZ cameras
  • Adds support for OBSBOT Tail 2 and Tail Air cameras
  • Adds support for PTZ Optics cameras
  • Adds support for Z CAM cameras
  • Adds support for generic VISCA PTZ cameras (limited command set)

Features

  • Adds a new overview page to monitor your IP cameras and gimbals
  • Adds the ability to add a new camera by manually entering its IP address (at the end of the camera wizard)
  • Adds the ability to map buttons to Mac keyboard shortcuts (hotkeys)
  • Adds the ability to export a Live View video feed to an HDMI monitor or a Blackmagic UltraStudio device (selectable feed)
  • Adds the ability to export a Live View video feed locally via Syphon (OBS, vMix, Wirecast…)
  • Adds option to start recording from ATEM Switchers (Rec Start ALL only)
  • Adds an ATEM search function to automatically find ATEM(s) on the network
  • Adds new image tools in Live View and Multiview OSD (False Colors, Zebra, Peaking, Histogram)
  • Adds support for Black Level control on the Sony Z200
  • Adds support for Custom Function buttons on the Sony FX6
  • Adds support for Variable Shutter (ECS) on the Sony FX6
  • Adds support for ISO mode on Sony cameras
  • Adds support for automatic detection / search of Middle Control on VISCA IP controllers
  • Adds support for showing the current camera video feed on Zowietek KBD and AVMatrix controllers
  • Adds Canon, Lumix, Z CAM, Panasonic, BirdDog, PTZ Optics and OBSBOT cameras to the ATEM Link feature

Bug Fixes & Improvements

  • Improved network scan reactivity
  • Improved latency & speed when adjusting settings for Sony cameras
  • Improved Live View quality & FPS for the Sony FX6
  • Improved Live View and Multiview OSD control scaling
  • Fixed an issue where camera and gimbal control could stop responding when the app was minimized or not the active window
  • Fixed a connection issue on the Sony Z300 and Z380
  • Fixed Blackmagic Micro Studio 4K G2 not starting recording via Wired LAN
  • Fixed an Iris issue on the Sony Z200
  • Fixed a zoom control issue with the Sony DualSense controller
  • Improved Zoom preset transitions for Sony cameras: now smooth, but fast speed only (it cannot go slower)
  • General stability improvements

3.2.0

Release date: April 14th, 2026

⬇️ Download v3.2.0

Middle Control

  • Updated and refined Camera Page UI
  • Adds support for DJI RS5
  • Adds gamepad mapping option for Record Start All / Record Stop All
  • Adds support for cycling between Camera IDs with a single gamepad button (➜ map to multiple cam IDs)
  • Adds Contrast, Saturation, Black Level, and ND controls to the Camera Page UI
  • Adds support for wired USB connection with Sony DualSense (PS5) controllers
  • Adds recording and center-focus support for Panasonic, Canon, Nikon, ZCam, Leica, and Fujifilm cameras supported by DJI RS gimbals (APC-R / APC-R Mini / APC-R Mini Lite — 1.5.41 firmware update required)
  • Adds front dial remote control for DJI RS gimbals (ISO, Shutter, Iris or Focus control for cameras supported by RS Gimbals)
  • Adds option to Use Gimbal Settings (Joystick Speed / Smoothness and Endpoints set within the gimbal)
  • Adds feedback for motor sleep / wake mode
  • Adds ability to stop the currently running preset recall
  • Adds ability to recall custom preset transition speed
  • Improved DJI Focus Motor behavior during slow preset transitions
  • General performance and stability improvements

Middle Control Pro

  • Adds control for Blackmagic Cameras over Wired LAN*
  • Adds LiveView / MultiView via SRT for Blackmagic Cameras over Wired LAN*
  • Adds external SRT option to receive Live View of Blackmagic Cameras which do not support SRT
  • Adds support for Sony A7V, Z300 and Z380
  • Adds support for AVMatrix PKC3000 and PKC4000 Visca Controllers
  • Adds support for Bitpart Bitbox wireless system
  • Adds new Replicate Settings feature to copy Gain, WB, Iris, Shutter… to multiple cameras at once
  • Adds Auto IRIS / Auto ISO / Auto WB and Auto Shutter toggle for supported cameras
  • Adds gamepad mapping option for Auto IRIS / Auto ISO / Auto WB and Auto Shutter
  • Adds gamepad mapping for menu navigation and Sony custom functions (C1, C2, C3...)
  • Adds user friendly OSD (On Screen Display) for Live View & Multiview
  • Adds support for changing Live View and Multiview labels (Model name / ATEM name / Camera ID)
  • Adds camera and gimbal controls on Live View & Multiview
  • Adds recording display on Live View & Multiview for Sony & Blackmagic cameras controlled over the network
  • Adds current battery status information for Sony & Blackmagic cameras
  • Adds support for automatically finding Sony & Blackmagic cameras on the network for faster pairing
  • Adds support for making cameras active directly from the left sidebar
  • Adds new Visca over IP commands: Gain, Shutter, Info Display/OSD, White Balance (→ Blue adjust), Tint (→ Red Adjust), Contrast, Saturation, Auto Exposure, Gimbal Wake / Sleep.
  • Adds support for reading and adjusting variable shutter on Sony Alpha and FX3 / FX2 / FX30 cameras.
  • Fixes an issue where the Tint would not be recalled properly in Sony Presets
  • Fixes an issue where Gain would not be recalled properly in Sony presets with FX6
  • Fixes an issue where Gain / ISO would not be handled properly in P/A/S/M Mode for Sony Cameras
  • Multi Operator: USB Controllers in Fixed ID mode can now change their own ID with a gamepad button mapping
  • Adds Companion actions for Auto IRIS / Auto ISO / Auto WB and Auto Shutter
  • Adds Companion option to send camera and gimbal actions to specific camera IDs simultaneously
  • Adds Companion feedbacks for APC-R Connexion Status, Camera recording (IP) and Camera Connexion Status (IP)
  • Adds Companion variables for Camera Connected, APC-R Connected and Recording List
  • New API / SDK Update allowing camera specific actions, regardless the current active / selected camera in Middle Control
  • Enhanced Live View performance with reduced CPU usage
  • Improved Sony Camera connexion speed
  • General performance and stability improvements

*Updated Blackmagic Cameras Support — make sure cameras are up to date with their latest firmware.

These cameras can be controlled over wired LAN (with Live View via SRT) :

  • Blackmagic Pyxis 6K
  • Blackmagic Pyxis 12K
  • Blackmagic Ursa Broadcast G2
  • Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K
  • Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF & 17K 65
  • Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive
  • Blackmagic Studio 6K Pro G2 (requires firmware 9.4 BETA)
  • Blackmagic Studio 4K Pro G1 / G2 (requires firmware 9.4 BETA)

These cameras can be controlled over wired LAN (without Live View) :

  • Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
  • Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K G2
  • Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
  • Blackmagic Micro Studio 4K G2

Known issues & notes

  • Control over the network for Blackmagic Cameras does not currently support camera Zoom control.
  • Physically power cycling the FR7 Camera will result in a Sony SDK Error, Requires a Middle Control app reboot.
  • Wired LAN control on FX3 & FX30 requires latest camera body firmware update.

3.1.1

Release date: Dec 10th, 2025

⬇️ Download v3.1.1

Middle Control

  • Fixed an issue that could stop the gimbal movement when maintaining the joystick at certain positions.
  • Increased deadband during joystick mapping for a better mapping experience
  • Adds support for connecting multiple Glue instances (from separate computers)
  • Improved Xbox Controller Left & Right triggers axis mapping
  • General performance and stability update

Middle Control Pro

  • Multi Operator : Adds support for Middle Remote

  • Multi Operator : Adds support for Iris / Shutter / White Balance / ISO / Tint control with joystick buttons.

  • Minor stability fixes & improvements

  • Bitfocus Companion : Adds feedbacks for Rec status (Sony) / AF (Sony) / Digital Zoom (Sony) and Currently Active Preset

Known issues & notes

  • Physically power cycling the FR7 Camera will result in a Sony SDK Error, Requires a Middle Control app reboot.
  • Wired LAN control on FX3 & FX30 requires latest camera body firmware update.
  • Note for FX6, Z200, NX800, Burano, FR7 & AM7. For full control, make sure Shooting Profile is set to Custom , Shutter Mode to Speed / On , and White Balance to A or B.

3.1.0

Release date: November 27th, 2025

⬇️ Download v3.1.0

Middle Control

  • Improved UI for USB Joystick mapping
  • Improved UI for Presets Save & Recall
  • Enhanced Pan, Tilt, and Zoom joystick curves for Middle Remote and USB controllers, enabling finer adjustments even at high speed levels
  • Added support for mapping USB joysticks to Presets
  • Adds support for saving presets with a long press on the preset button or the joystick button
  • Adds support for mapping multiple USB joysticks to the same buttons and axes
  • Adds support for mapping Xbox controller Left & Right trigger axes to the Zoom axis
  • Adds options in Advanced Settings to set Pan/Tilt Speed and Zoom Speed globally instead of per ID
  • Adds an option in Advanced Settings to link the Pan/Tilt Speed and Zoom Speed sliders.
  • Adds support for showing current gimbal angles on the custom endpoints sliders for RS2, RS2 Pro and RS3 Pro
  • Adds support for using Shift + Click on an APC-R device or camera in the status sidebar to make it active
  • Reduced step size for Pan/Tilt Speed and Zoom Speed when mapped to joystick buttons
  • Enhanced compatibility with Blackmagic ATEM Advanced Panel
  • Fixed an issue where Zoom control did not function correctly through ATEM Software and ATEM Advanced Panel
  • General Improvements & Stability Update

Middle Control Pro

  • BETA : Adds support for up to 9 cameras in MultiView
  • BETA : Adds a MultiView option in Middle Control Pro settings (4 or 9)
  • Improved Sony Camera Pairing Wizard with better handling of model-specific features
  • Adds support for adding new Sony cameras directly from sidebar using the + button for faster setup
  • Adds a new ND Filter slider for precise Variable ND control on supported cameras (located next to menu navigation buttons)
  • Adds support for setting Live View and MultiView quality (Low / High)
  • Adds support for Sony HXR-NX800
  • Adds support for Sony Burano
  • Adds support for Sony ILX-LR1
  • Adds support for Sony FR7 and BRC-AM7 PTZ cameras ( Pan / Tilt / Zoom / ISO / WB / Iris / Tint / Shutter / ND Filters / Presets (Save Only) / Focus Tracking / LiveView / OSD )
  • Adds support for Live View & MultiView on Sony FX6, Burano, FR7, AM7, Z200, and NX800
  • Adds support for camera menu navigation on PXW-Z200 and HXR-NX800
  • Fixes Tint Control on FX6 / PXW-Z200 and HXR-NX800
  • Fixes Rec Start Stop on FX6 / PXW-Z200 and HXR-NX800
  • Fixes Gain and Shutter Control on PXW-Z200 and HXR-NX800
  • Fixed an issue preventing Sony Camera ID from being changed in certain cases
  • Improves Focus Mode Selection mode and adds Expand Spot mode
  • Improves Multiview operational stability
  • Improved Multi-Operator experience. Master joystick can now override any Fixed ID joystick
  • Sony ATEM/Link toggle state is now preserved after app reboot
  • Bitfocus Companion : Adds support for remote control of Sony Camera Menus
  • Bitfocus Companion : Adds support for Sony Multi Selector Control
  • Bitfocus Companion : Adds support for Digital Zoom toggle
  • Bitfocus Companion : Adds support for triggering Sony Custom C1-C6 Buttons
  • Bitfocus Companion : Adds variables for Rec status (Sony) / AF (Sony) / Digital Zoom (Sony) and Currently Active Preset
  • Bitfocus Companion : Adds feedbacks for Rec status (Sony) / AF (Sony) / Digital Zoom (Sony) and Currently Active Preset

Known issues & notes

  • Physically power cycling the FR7 Camera will result in a Sony SDK Error, Requires a Middle Control app reboot.
  • Wired LAN control on FX3 & FX30 requires latest camera body firmware update.
  • Bitfocus Companion update requires upgrading the Middle Control Companion Module to 3.1.0
  • Note for FX6, Z200, NX800, Burano, FR7 & AM7. For full control, make sure Shooting Profile is set to Custom , Shutter Mode to Speed / On , and White Balance to A or B.

3.0.24

Release date:October 29th, 2025
  • Improved performance when using BitFocus Companion
  • Improved reliability when assigning a static IP for Wi-Fi and Ethernet.
  • Improved consistency when setting False Colors, Status View, Zebras and Focus Peaking on Blackmagic cameras.
  • General hotfixes & improvements following Middle Control 3.0 Major Update.
  • General Improvements & Stability Update

3.0.0

Release date: September 1st, 2025

Middle Control

  • Adds new Virtual Joystick on Gimbal Page for quick or backup PTZ control with mouse
  • Adds new Axis Lock feature – map a button to momentarily lock Pan or Tilt axis
  • Adds Axis Lock behavior option in Advanced Settings (Toggle or Hold)
  • Adds Joystick Top Hat / D-Pad button mapping support
  • Adds Middle Remote & Companion connexion status indicator in sidebar
  • Adds support for shutter control on Blackmagic cameras
  • Adds support for exact shutter value control (e.g. dial 1/49, 1/63) for Blackmagic cameras
  • Adds joystick button mapping for Pan/Tilt Speed, Zoom Speed, and Zoom in addition to axis mapping
  • Adds option to invert Zoom axis per Camera ID
  • Adds camera-specific Pan/Tilt/Zoom speed behavior (previously global)
  • Adds detection of other Middle Control instances running on the same network
  • Adds support for setting Pan, Tilt, and Roll endpoints on RS2, RS2 Pro & RS3 Pro via APC-R / APC-R Mini
  • Adds ability to rename APC-R & APC-R Mini from Status Page
  • Adds extended manual focus slider for improved fine focus control
  • Adds individual tally brightness control from APC-R status page
  • Adds quick toggle between four tally brightness settings on APC-R Mini (via physical tally light button)
  • Adds basic feature support when ATEM software is not detected
  • Displays ATEM camera name and tally color across Camera, Gimbal, and Preset pages
  • Improved joystick button experience for Focus, White Balance, Tint, ISO, Shutter, and IRIS adjustments, with fine steps and higher speeds when holding the buttons
  • Improved overall latency
  • Improved Wi-Fi stability, range & latency
  • Increased maximum Pan/Tilt speed
  • Improved USB connexion protocol
  • Improved Middle Tally performance
  • Improved Zoom performance and response
  • Improved Preset performance
  • Improved ATEM connexion reliability with automatic reconnexion
  • Fixed an issue where Middle Remote wouldn’t control Iris correctly
  • Fixed preset checkbox state not saving after reboot
  • Fixed menu bar issue
  • General stability & performance improvements

Middle Control Pro

  • Adds full support for Sony camera control (A7IV, A7SIII, A7RV, FX2, FX3, FX30, FX6, ZV-E10 II, A7CII, A6700, PXW-200)
  • Adds Camera Pairing Wizard for Sony cameras
  • Adds simultaneous remote recording Start/Stop for multiple Sony cameras with real-time recording status feedback
  • Adds option to control Sony cameras using Blackmagic ATEM Switchers with Sony ATEM/Link
  • Adds Sony camera control compatibility with BitFocus Companion
  • Adds Info Display toggle on supported Sony cameras (through HDMI)
  • Adds Info Display toggle on supported Sony cameras (through Live View)
  • Adds remote control access to Sony camera menus through Middle Control
  • Adds support for keyboard arrow navigation in Sony menu remote control
  • Adds option to specify AF Joystick or Control Wheel input for Sony menu navigation
  • Adds free beta trial access
  • Adds support for viewing Sony camera video feed directly in Middle Control (Live View)
  • Adds Manual Focus Tap-to-Focus and AF + Tracking selection directly on Live View
  • Adds option to toggle Focus Modes (Wide, Spot, Zone…) directly in Live View, with live mode readout
  • Adds Wired LAN support for FX30, FX3A, and FX3 (requires August 2025 firmware + compatible adapter)
  • Adds multi-operator support — multiple operators can control different cameras simultaneously and assign USB joysticks to fixed camera IDs
  • Adds Fixed Camera ID support for VISCA Controllers & Middle Remote
  • Adds support for Visca over IP controllers
  • Adds support for remote control of Saturation, Contrast, Black Level, Sharpness & ND Filters for Sony Cameras via ATEM Switchers
  • Adds support for Camera Presets
  • Adds support for Zoom Presets on Sony powered zoom lenses (fast transition speeds = smooth; low speeds = stepped)
  • Adds Snapshot / Frame Grab feature for Sony cameras
  • Adds Remote Digital Zoom toggle in Sony camera page
  • Adds support for triggering Sony custom buttons (C1, C2, C3…)
  • Adds support for integrating custom button triggers (C1, C2, C3…) within saved Presets
  • Adds MultiView feature – view up to 4 camera Live Views simultaneously
  • Adds Red & Green tally borders for MultiView and Live View
  • Adds Live View & Multiview toggle button

2.8.4

Release date: January 20th, 2025
  • Improved network performance
  • Tally Preview / Program now correct when using DSKs / USKs / Multiple MEs or SuperSource
  • Fixed a crash that could occur when focusing with a camera ID above 11
  • General stability update

2.8.0

Release date: May 2nd, 2024
  • Adds support for Camera IDs 1–15
  • Adds ability to change Camera ID remotely from Network Status
  • Adds support for ATEM Constellation 1 M/E & 2 M/E 4K
  • Adds Gimbal AutoTune / AutoCalibrate from Middle Control
  • Adds Gimbal Sleep / Wake mode from Middle Control
  • Adds new LED status colors for APC-R / APC-R Mini
  • Adds Companion commands: Sleep/Wake, Recenter, Motor Calib, Gimbal AutoTune (requires Companion 3.3.0 build 6937+)
  • Improved compatibility with Micro Studio 4K G2
  • Improved network card detection
  • Improved ATEM connexion stability
  • Improved Presets behavior (all settings saved; choose what to recall)
  • Fixed issue where starting recording could trigger camera timelapse mode
  • Fixed occasional APC-R disconnexions; added Bluetooth timeout & Middle Setup iOS Rescan
  • General performance & stability update

2.7.3

Release date: February 16th, 2024
  • Improved Tally performance
  • General stability update

2.7.2

Release date: February 5th, 2024
  • Fixed Companion Preset Transition Speed not working (requires Companion 3.3 build 6713 or later)
  • Fixed issue where focus would not always be saved properly in Presets on some lenses
  • Improved compatibility with Micro Studio 4K G2
  • General stability update

2.7.1

Release date: December 5th, 2023
  • Added a slider in Advanced Settings to adjust the update rate of the Companion PTZ values
  • Bugfix for drift / erratic behavior with certain joysticks
  • General stability update

2.7.0

Release date: November 9th, 2023
  • Companion can now read absolute Pan/Tilt/Roll & Zoom data of the gimbal (Companion Variables)
  • Companion can now send absolute Pan/Tilt/Roll & Zoom commands to the gimbal (requires Companion beta 6495 or later)
  • Fixed presets not working properly on some APC-R units
  • Fixed “CANBUS Not Connected” message when connected
  • Added Remote Focus Motor Calibration from Middle Control (Gimbal Page) and from Companion
  • Pressing Shift + Rec now starts recording on cameras 1–20
  • Improved presets behavior
  • General stability updates & improvements

2.6.0

Release date: July 12th, 2023
  • Added support for Companion 3.0 beta (build 6031+)
  • Fixed APC-R connexion dropouts in certain cases (firmware update may be required)
  • Added focus presets for BMPCC 6K Pro, 6K G2 & Studio 6K Pro, with better focus control
  • Added support for ATEM Television Studio HD8 & 4K8
  • Added USB joystick deadband slider (Advanced Settings)
  • Fixed network card selection box empty on launch
  • Fixed crash when no network card is available
  • Fixed crash when adjusting focus for camera IDs above 10
  • Fixed focus not working on Middle Remote when ATEM isn’t connected
  • Improved presets compatibility with Companion
  • App now runs in background when clicking the red cross
  • General stability updates & improvements

2.5.0

Release date: July 8th, 2022
  • Preset Transition Speed slider now also affects Zoom / Focus / White Balance / Tint & Iris for smoother performance
  • Pan Tilt Speed / Zoom Speed / Preset Transition Speed / Cam ID now saved when restarting the app
  • Added support for micro-USB firmware update on macOS
  • Improved focus support for EF-mount lenses
  • Advanced config: specify cameras with an EF lens
  • Advanced config: enable Zoom control from ATEM Software / ATEM Advanced Panel 1 M/E
  • Added control for custom Preset Transition Speed in Companion and on Middle Remote
  • Added Gimbal Recenter command
  • Added support for APC-R Gimbal adapter
  • Added support for Middle Tally + Tally Brightness slider (Advanced Settings)
  • Middle Remote: Glue solution Middle-Control-1 updated with a dedicated Focus action for EF lenses
  • Faster preset triggering
  • Companion: Fixed Rec Start/Stop for all cameras
  • General improvements & stability updates

2.3.0

Release date: March 1st, 2022
  • Added top status-bar icon on macOS
  • Option to start Middle Control minimized in the status bar only
  • Added mapping of the top-hat switch of USB joystick controllers
  • Added joystick mapping for Active Track
  • Long-pressing a joystick button now changes actions faster
  • Implemented Glue Software compatibility
  • Fixed pedestal luma not adjusting properly
  • General stability update & improvements
  • Companion: Reduced feedback latency
  • Companion: Pressing a camera value resets it to default (or any you like)
  • Companion: Pressing a pan/tilt/zoom speed value resets it to default (or any you like)
  • Companion: Fixed Zoom commands not working
  • Companion: Added absolute camera control commands
  • Companion: Improved Zoom & Focus commands (now latch behavior)
  • Companion: Long-pressing +/– increments faster
  • Companion: Added a Reset CCU command

2.2

Release date: January 27th, 2022
  • Added support for subnet masks other than 255.255.255.0
  • WB / Tint / ISO / Iris / Shutter values now shown in Middle Control when connected to ATEM
  • Improved communication protocol for Companion (requires latest Companion beta)
  • Added Companion dynamic variables (Iris, ISO, WB, etc.)
  • Added Companion Current Camera ID status feedback
  • Added Companion transition speed control
  • Added Companion Focus Peaking control
  • Fixed Status Display and Rec Start All not activating
  • Fixed ISO + Detail sharpening not being adjusted in ATEM when in wireless mode
  • Added Wi-Fi signal strength in Status (dBm)
  • Preset transition speed now shows in seconds
  • Improved USB communication
  • General stability updates & improvements

1.15

  • Added Companion / UDP Commands
  • Added Wi-Fi connexion support
  • Fixed incorrect button mappings
  • Improved Preferences page

1.14

  • General stability update

1.11

  • Initial Public Beta release