Middle Control — Windows Changelog

Latest Version
2.7.4 • June 19th, 2026

2.7.4​

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• Fixes crashes on boot when ATEM Software Control is out of date or not installed
• The app can now be used without ATEM Software Control installed
• Stability improvements

2.7.2​

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• Fixed issue where disconnected APC-R units would remain visible in the app
• Fixed Companion PTZ commands not working
• Fixed rare startup error preventing the app from launching
• General stability update

2.7.1​

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• Fixed joystick mapping issue affecting certain controllers
• General stability update

2.7.0​

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• Companion can now read absolute Pan/Tilt/Roll & Zoom values from the gimbal
• Companion can now send absolute Pan/Tilt/Roll & Zoom commands to the gimbal
• Fixed presets not working properly on some APC-R units
• Fixed incorrect “CANBUS Not Connected” message
• Fixed app crash on launch for certain Windows setups
• Added Remote Focus Motor Calibration (Middle Control & Companion)
• Shift + Rec now starts recording on cameras 1–20
• Improved preset behavior
• General stability improvements

2.6.0​

• Added support for Companion 3.0
• Fixed APC-R connection dropouts in certain cases
• Added focus presets for BMPCC 6K Pro, 6K G2 & Studio 6K Pro (improved control)
• Added support for ATEM Television Studio HD8 & 4K8
• Added USB joystick deadband slider (Advanced Settings)
• General stability improvements

2.5.2​

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• Fixed app not launching on Windows 11 22H2
• Network card selection now persists across restarts
• Improved support for ATEM Constellation HD and ATEM SDI series
• General stability improvements

2.5.0​

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• Preset Transition Speed slider now also affects Zoom, Focus, White Balance, Tint & Iris for smoother transitions
• Pan/Tilt Speed, Zoom Speed, Preset Transition Speed & Camera ID now persist after restart
• Improved focus support for EF-mount lenses
• Advanced Settings: mark cameras using EF lenses
• Advanced Settings: enable Zoom control from ATEM Software / ATEM Advanced Panel 1 M/E
• Control Preset Transition Speed via Companion & Middle Remote
• Added Gimbal Recenter command
• Added support for APC-R Gimbal Adapter
• Added support for Middle Tally + Tally brightness slider
• Updated Middle Remote Glue solution with dedicated EF focus action
• Faster preset triggering
• Fixed Rec Start/Stop for all cameras in Companion
• General stability improvements

2.3.0​

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• Added support for Middle Remote
• WB, Tint, ISO, Iris & Shutter values now display when connected to ATEM
• Improved communication protocol for Companion
• Preset Transition Speed now displayed in seconds
• General stability improvements
• Companion: Reduced feedback latency
• Companion: Pressing camera or PTZ speed values resets to default
• Companion: Fixed Zoom commands not working
• Companion: Added absolute camera control commands
• Companion: Improved Zoom & Focus commands with latch behavior
• Companion: Long-pressing +/– accelerates adjustments

2.1.5​

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• Added support for subnet masks other than 255.255.255.0
• Improved network communication (reduced broadcast usage)
• Fixed focus not being saved in Presets when set via Companion
• Fixed Companion not recalling Presets correctly
• Fixed 127.0.0.1 not working when running Companion on same computer
• General stability improvements

2.1.3​

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• Added option to select which network interface Middle Control should use when PC has multiple NICs

2.1.2​

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• Fixed issue preventing ATEM Focus control when using APC-R with Bluetooth
• General performance & stability improvements

2.1.1​

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• Fixed Presets not saving correct focus values when using +/– buttons
• Fixed duplicate APC-R units appearing on status page
• Added remote Focus Peaking toggle
• Improved Zoom Speed slider range

2.1​

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• Added Fixed IP configuration in Setup page for APC-R
• Added compatibility with Blackmagic Studio 4K Pro / Plus
• Added compatibility with Bitfocus Companion Middle Control plugin
• Added remote DJI ActiveTrack toggle
• Improved focus control when using app buttons
• General performance & stability improvements

2.0​

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• New UI with improved joystick mapping for APC & APC-R
• Added gimbal controls directly in the app
• Added Camera & Gimbal Position Presets page for DJI RS2 & APC-R
• Added Status page to monitor multiple APC-R units
• Added Setup page to configure APC-R via USB
• Added DJI Focus Motor control (RS2)
• Added ATEM Mini series compatibility
• Added Bitfocus Companion support
• General stability improvements

1.6​

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• General stability improvements
• Joystick mappings now persist after restart without requiring admin mode
• Fixed focus/iris/zoom jump when switching Camera ID

1.5​

• General stability improvements
• Fixed joystick axis detection issues on some controllers

1.4 (Beta)​

• Added remote operation of DJI Ronin S / SC / S2 / 2 via USB gaming joysticks
• Added support for up to 4 simultaneous joysticks
• Added full custom joystick mapping for gimbal & camera actions (Focus, Iris, Zoom, Pan, Tilt, Roll, Rec, AF, False Color, Color Bars, Status, Zebra, etc.)
• Added joystick-based Pan/Tilt speed control
• Added image settings control for Blackmagic cameras (Contrast, Saturation, Pedestal, Lift, Gamma, Gain)
• Added Rec Start/Stop for Blackmagic cameras
• Added Rec Start/Stop for all cameras at once (IDs 1–10) via Shift + Rec
• Added Gain & White Balance default mapping to POV Hat
• Automatic ATEM reconnection on launch
• Added support for Stream Deck / Mini / XL
• Included APC firmware updates (v1.3.4: fixed drift + improved precision)