PLUGIN CONTROL FAQ

Common Questions about Plugin Control

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Last reviewed: 25 May 2026

When I open a plugin in my DAW, does it appear automatically on the controller's display? Or do I have to move it manually there?

The selected plugin appears directly on the controller display instantly and automatically. No looking back and forth between screens, no searching for windows on crowded displays.

  • Touch parameters.
  • Turn encoders.
  • Control instantly.

The plugin stays visually connected to your hands and your ears. Once a plugin opens on the controller, from there you can use the touch screen to switch to other plugins.

What kinds of physical controls does the MP Controller offer? Is it only knobs, or also XY pads, faders and touch?

Choose the most natural way to interact with sound:

  • Physical encoders for tactile precision.
  • Large touch faders for expressive automation.
  • XY pads controlling multiple parameters simultaneously.
  • Touch buttons and macro controls.
  • Plugin magnification directly on the controller.

Everything is designed to reduce friction between intention and sound.

touch + encoders
xy pad
plugin magnification
on screen faders

Do I have to map plugin parameters manually, or does the controller do it for me automatically?

Connect. Install. Control.

No manual mapping required. The MP Controller automatically maps plugin parameters intelligently, in an intuitive order inspired by the original plugin design.

Parameters are:

  • organized,
  • color coded,
  • categorized logically.

Load a plugin and start controlling immediately. No hours of mapping, no templates required. You can still edit or create custom mappings and use them every time for specific plugins.

automatic mapping

If I touch a parameter on the plugin, can I instantly see which encoder it's mapped to without searching through pages?

Yes. Touch any plugin parameter and the linked encoder begins blinking.

  • No guessing.
  • No searching through pages.

The controller immediately shows you where the parameter is mapped. If the parameter lives on another page, the controller instantly jumps to that page and blinks the encoder.

Within minutes, muscle memory takes over and the controller begins to feel like a real instrument.

diva
serum

Can I switch between plugins directly from the controller's touchscreen, without going back to the mouse?

Yes. Move through your project without breaking flow. Switch plugins directly from the controller touchscreen.

Open:

  • previously used plugins,
  • plugins from previous tracks,
  • plugin history,
  • plugins from any track in the session.

No more:

  • clicking tracks,
  • opening windows,
  • searching plugin chains.

Just touch and continue creating.

plugin switching

How does the controller stay in sync with my plugin? Does it remember every parameter when I reopen a saved project?

The controller is always synchronized with the plugin. The MP Controller syncs with the plugin directly, just like your DAW automates parameters.

This provides:

  • instant bidirectional sync,
  • total recall,
  • ultra-precise parameter accuracy,
  • no jumps in values,
  • automatic preset synchronization.

Change presets and the controller updates instantly. Open a DAW project and the controller is synced exactly with every parameter as it was saved.

presets & recall

What happens with plugins like Kontakt libraries where parameter names change dynamically? Does the controller still keep up?

Yes. For plugins that use dynamic parameters, like some Kontakt libraries where parameter names change, the MP Controller has you covered. The controller gets the parameter names and values the moment they change.

dynamic parameters

Can I build my own workflow with custom mappings, macros and multi-parameter encoders?

Yes. Create custom mappings, macros and multi-parameter controls.

Assign:

  • multiple parameters to one encoder,
  • different parameter ranges,
  • custom sensitivities,
  • inverse behavior,
  • fine tuning controls.

Shape the controller around your own creative process and shape sound in ways a mouse never could.

multi-parameter control

Can I load multiple plugins into a single environment and control them all together as one instrument?

Yes. Load up to:

  • 12 instruments,
  • or 12 effects,

inside a single Multi Host environment. Mute, solo and power plugins on or off instantly. Save entire chains with mappings and reload them in seconds. No remapping required.

Can the encoders do really fine, microscopic adjustments, or are they only good for fast expressive sweeps?

Both. Each encoder can be adjusted for fast expressive movement or ultra-fine detailed control.

Customize encoder sensitivity:

  • individually per encoder,
  • or globally for the entire controller.

Need instant fine tuning? Simply press the Hi-Res button on the touchscreen and all encoders immediately switch to high precision control for subtle adjustments and detailed automation.

hi-res precision

Will the controller take over my plugins completely, or can I still keep using the mouse when I want?

The MP Controller is designed to live inside your DAW workflow. Free your main display from crowded plugin windows and keep your creative focus where it belongs.

Switch between plugins instantly, stay immersed in the mix and interact with sound naturally from the controller without interrupting your workflow.

Even when away from the controller, your plugins continue working normally with the mouse.

The MP Controller unlocks the tactile interaction and creative potential that gets lost when plugins are controlled only with a mouse.

inside your DAW

Can I browse and load plugins from the controller itself, without touching the computer?

Yes. Find, load and control plugins without touching the computer.

Load:

  • plugins,
  • custom presets,
  • favorite chains,
  • saved mappings,

all directly from the touchscreen. Your entire workflow stays focused in one place.

find plugins
presets & favorites

When I want to create my own mappings, is it quick and easy, or does it take hours?

Quick and easy. You can map parameters with ease, fast.

Touch and link continuously to the next encoder. Or select multiple parameters from a list and map them instantly.

Save as a preset and your custom mappings load every time with the plugin.

touch & link
multi-param mapping
link from parameter list

Can I save a whole chain of effects or instruments along with its mappings, and reload it later in seconds?

Yes. Store your favorite chains of audio effects or instruments and load them with a single touch.

Solo, bypass or power off the plugins you don't want to use in the chain.

Speed up your workflow and choose instantly the plugin you want to be active in the chain.

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