# General Discussion **URL:** https://forum.metagrid.app/c/metagrid-talk/4.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.metagrid.app/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.metagrid.app/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.metagrid.app/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Button press to toggle through presets?](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/button-press-to-toggle-through-presets/1539)
**Author:** [@winknotes](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/winknotes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/button-press-to-toggle-through-presets/1539 "2026-06-24T18:01:43Z")
Apologies if this has been answered but I couldn’t find anything and could be I’m not using the right terms. I have 10 instrument filter presets in Dorico and I’d like to simply have a button that each time I press it g… --- ## [A Question About Installing MGP 1.7.x](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/a-question-about-installing-mgp-1-7-x/1538)
**Author:** [@JTB](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/JTB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 6:42am UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/a-question-about-installing-mgp-1-7-x/1538 "2026-06-24T06:42:15Z")
Microsoft have not rolled out the new MIDI Services yet AFAIK. I would like to install MGP 1.7.x ASAP. Does it work with Loop MIDI? And which Metaserver do I need? And is there anything that I should be aware of regardi… --- ## [Connectivity, Revisited: What We Learned from 1.7](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/connectivity-revisited-what-we-learned-from-1-7/1487)
**Author:** [@MetaGrid\_Admin](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/MetaGrid_Admin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 1:31am UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/connectivity-revisited-what-we-learned-from-1-7/1487 "2026-06-23T01:31:15Z")
Hi everyone, It’s Sunday evening here, and I’m finishing what has been a very long and difficult week. MetaGrid Pro 1.7.2 is currently in Apple review — so this feels like the right moment to sit down and write somethin… --- ## [Controlling VEPro](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/controlling-vepro/1532)
**Author:** [@winknotes](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/winknotes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 3:39am UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/controlling-vepro/1532 "2026-06-20T03:39:08Z")
I’m new to metagrid so apologies if this question is naive. I’m a dorico/VEpro user. What would help me greatly to reducing friction is if I could have a good way to control VEPro through MetaGrid on the iPad while alw… --- ## [WIN11: Can't connect via USB or WiFi](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/win11-cant-connect-via-usb-or-wifi/1524)
**Author:** [@tboulette](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/tboulette)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/win11-cant-connect-via-usb-or-wifi/1524 "2026-06-17T15:53:11Z")
Ever since the update to MS6. My iPad is connected to WiFi AND to USB. Windows 11 recognizes the iPad as a device. MGPro even shows as connected by both USB and WiFi on the connection screen (i.e., where it shows your … --- ## [‼️ Native Windows MIDI Services with MetaServer (Windows 11) — Setup Guide](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/native-windows-midi-services-with-metaserver-windows-11-setup-guide/1456)
**Author:** [@MetaGrid\_Admin](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/MetaGrid_Admin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 8:25pm UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/native-windows-midi-services-with-metaserver-windows-11-setup-guide/1456 "2026-06-16T20:25:00Z")
Native Windows MIDI Services with MetaServer (Windows 11) — Setup Guide If you’re on Windows 11 and want MetaServer to use native Windows MIDI ports instead of loopMIDI, here’s a working setup. Big thanks to @triplebrett … --- ## [MGP 1.7 Cubase Setup](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/mgp-1-7-cubase-setup/1529)
**Author:** [@rvolkman](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/rvolkman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/mgp-1-7-cubase-setup/1529 "2026-06-16T19:51:49Z")
Is there an updated guide to setting up MGP 1.7 with Cubase Pro 15 using the Generic Remotes with the new Microsoft MIDI stack? I’m not sure what to do with Generic Remotes 1,2,3,4, etc. Thanks! --- ## [Using Claude (with Babylonwaves) to build grids for VSTs](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/using-claude-with-babylonwaves-to-build-grids-for-vsts/1464)
**Author:** [@EmmCeeSq](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/EmmCeeSq)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 10:10pm UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/using-claude-with-babylonwaves-to-build-grids-for-vsts/1464 "2026-06-13T22:10:58Z")
So, one of the things I like to use MGP for is switching between instrument articulations and controlling parameters (CC control). If you’re familiar with VST orchestral instruments you’ll be familiar with all this. I’m… --- ## [How To Make A Cat Person Use MGP](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/how-to-make-a-cat-person-use-mgp/1478)
**Author:** [@McDub](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/McDub)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/how-to-make-a-cat-person-use-mgp/1478 "2026-06-09T10:50:13Z")
So, I’ve been teaching my wife how to use MGP one button at a time. What works for her? Bright colors and cat pictures that open apps. I have no issue with this. Works for me. --- ## [Upgrade glitch on MIDI faders](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/upgrade-glitch-on-midi-faders/1517)
**Author:** [@rvolkman](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/rvolkman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/upgrade-glitch-on-midi-faders/1517 "2026-06-08T23:49:00Z")
I’m now using the upgrade to MGP 1.72 and Metaserver 6.02 on Win11 and cubase 15. I’m using the new native ports and have removed LoopMidi. Everything appears to work as expected, but ther was an upgrade glitch with MI… --- ## [Still No Pitchbend?](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/still-no-pitchbend/1485)
**Author:** [@Philmarie](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/Philmarie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/still-no-pitchbend/1485 "2026-06-07T15:39:47Z")
Expected on version 1.7, I guess. Allthough I see some MCU channel here, there’s still no “pitchbend configuration” for our faders. Any news ? --- ## [Menu Button - Reorder](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/menu-button-reorder/1503)
**Author:** [@brianskeel](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/brianskeel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/menu-button-reorder/1503 "2026-06-07T15:16:55Z")
Hi! When I have a Menu Button with more than 10 items, it only shows me the first 10 when I want to reorder them. Not a huge pain, but I do like to make sure my menu items are alphabetized, haha. --- ## [After 1.7 Update - App consistently crashing after about 30s after connection](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/after-1-7-update-app-consistently-crashing-after-about-30s-after-connection/1451)
**Author:** [@xylo.audio](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/xylo.audio)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/after-1-7-update-app-consistently-crashing-after-about-30s-after-connection/1451 "2026-06-07T13:31:27Z")
Hi there, My app just updated to 1.7 and now it consistently crashes about 30s after opening. Tried to restart the iPad, but it still does the same thing. I’m on an iPad A16. Also, the server app on Mac always crashes … --- ## [No Cubase plugins on W11 Cubase 15](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/no-cubase-plugins-on-w11-cubase-15/1448)
**Author:** [@tripleBrett](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/tripleBrett)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/no-cubase-plugins-on-w11-cubase-15/1448 "2026-06-04T16:15:32Z")
Sorry, but another problem. No plugins show. W11 Cubase 15.0.21 --- ## [Metagrid 1.7 not connecting through USB (Metaserver 6.1 and 6.1.1 beta](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/metagrid-1-7-not-connecting-through-usb-metaserver-6-1-and-6-1-1-beta/1468)
**Author:** [@onnovanvelzen](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/onnovanvelzen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 8:18am UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/metagrid-1-7-not-connecting-through-usb-metaserver-6-1-and-6-1-1-beta/1468 "2026-06-04T08:18:07Z")
can’t get MetaGrid to connect through USB (and wifi is not working great either making it even more of a problem). Sometimes USB stays greyed out, other times its available but I get a “connection Failed” Tried to see w… --- ## [MetaServer Win 6.0.1 Beta 1 - hot fix](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/metaserver-win-6-0-1-beta-1-hot-fix/1461)
**Author:** [@MetaGrid\_Admin](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/MetaGrid_Admin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 3:22am UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/metaserver-win-6-0-1-beta-1-hot-fix/1461 "2026-06-04T03:22:39Z")
Dear MetaGrid Pro Windows users First of all, thank you for all the reports and logs. We have worked throughout the day to fix the connectivity issues and crashes that were not detected during our internal / beta tests … --- ## [MetaServer Win 6.0.1 Beta 2](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/metaserver-win-6-0-1-beta-2/1471)
**Author:** [@MetaGrid\_Admin](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/MetaGrid_Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/metaserver-win-6-0-1-beta-2/1471 "2026-06-03T19:01:15Z")
Here is Beta 2 build that should fix the connectivity issues on older iPads based on the logs received so far. www.metagrid.app/resources/MetaServer-Setup-6.0.1\_Beta2.exe --- ## [MetaServer Mac 6.1.1 Beta 1 - Hot Fix](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/metaserver-mac-6-1-1-beta-1-hot-fix/1466)
**Author:** [@MetaGrid\_Admin](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/MetaGrid_Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 11:42am UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/metaserver-mac-6-1-1-beta-1-hot-fix/1466 "2026-06-03T11:42:35Z")
Here is the MetaServer 6.1.1 Beta 1 that solves some connectivity issues and crash on entering the Integration page. MetaServer\_Mac\_6.1.1.4315\_Beta1.dmg (13.6 MB) --- ## [Early Supporter and Subs](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/early-supporter-and-subs/1368)
**Author:** [@tripleBrett](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/tripleBrett)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/early-supporter-and-subs/1368 "2026-06-02T20:41:07Z")
HI, Can you clarify what my Early Supporter includes? And is it good for new versions of MG when they are released past v1.6.9? Thanks. --- ## [Metaserver 6.1.0 - Metagrid Pro 1.7 MacOS Tahoe Crash and Menu Issue](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/metaserver-6-1-0-metagrid-pro-1-7-macos-tahoe-crash-and-menu-issue/1458)
**Author:** [@McDub](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/McDub)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/metaserver-6-1-0-metagrid-pro-1-7-macos-tahoe-crash-and-menu-issue/1458 "2026-06-02T18:07:05Z")
Hello! My main Mac runs on Sequoia so I didn’t experience the following until last night when I switched to my laptop, which is running Tahoe 26.5.1. Two things came up: Metaserver crashed every time I tried to open t… --- ## [Disconnect.... Connect.... Disconnect](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/disconnect-connect-disconnect/1460)
**Author:** [@HomeStudio87](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/HomeStudio87)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/disconnect-connect-disconnect/1460 "2026-06-02T15:01:13Z")
since the last Metaserver 6 (WIN) two of my iPads (I have 3 for metagrid) disconnect… reconnect… disconnect… every 30 sec… a little annoying… --- ## [Continue use of old macro files](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/continue-use-of-old-macro-files/1459)
**Author:** [@Vicken](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/Vicken)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/continue-use-of-old-macro-files/1459 "2026-06-02T14:30:09Z")
I understand the MG Pro with the new MIDI Remote has all commands that used to be in the previous metasystem\_macros, metasystem\_macros2, metasystem1, metasystem2, metasystem3 etc are all integrated in the Commands in the… --- ## [Can't get MG server to see windows native MIDI ports](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/cant-get-mg-server-to-see-windows-native-midi-ports/1445)
**Author:** [@tripleBrett](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/tripleBrett)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 11:53am UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/cant-get-mg-server-to-see-windows-native-midi-ports/1445 "2026-06-02T11:53:04Z")
I was able to install Windows loopback from the link provided (you need to enable developer mode in settings), but MG server does not see it. I disabled LoopMidi and rebooted and there was still no selection for Windows … --- ## [New server shows PLE/LE preset error](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/new-server-shows-ple-le-preset-error/1444)
**Author:** [@tripleBrett](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/tripleBrett)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/new-server-shows-ple-le-preset-error/1444 "2026-06-01T21:11:40Z")
I am seeing this error even if I reinstall and reboot. --- ## [Multiple touchscreens MAC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/multiple-touchscreens-mac/1436)
**Author:** [@Veygo1](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/Veygo1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 6:06am UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/multiple-touchscreens-mac/1436 "2026-05-27T06:06:16Z")
Hi, new to metagrid so please forgive me if this has been asked before, I am running metagrid pro on an intel imac mini which has two dell 27" touchscreens connected, they are being run by UPDD, this is a secondary compu… --- ## [Feature Suggestions For MGP Desktop](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/feature-suggestions-for-mgp-desktop/1435)
**Author:** [@McDub](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/McDub)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/feature-suggestions-for-mgp-desktop/1435 "2026-05-26T16:23:06Z")
I’ve been using the desktop version of MGP more and more because of the Sync Grid feature, and for design ergonomics (haha). What would really make this version fly is some adaptation to MacOS Finder navigation conventio… --- ## [MetaServer 6.0 for Windows coming soon](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/metaserver-6-0-for-windows-coming-soon/1404)
**Author:** [@MetaGrid\_Admin](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/MetaGrid_Admin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/metaserver-6-0-for-windows-coming-soon/1404 "2026-05-21T20:23:14Z")
Dear all Windows users, We are working extremely hard to launch the totally new MetaServer for Windows that would ensure: latest Windows MIDI handling connectivity improvements great UX / UI --- ## [Is the AI Builder available in MGP yet?](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/is-the-ai-builder-available-in-mgp-yet/1428)
**Author:** [@McDub](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/McDub)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/is-the-ai-builder-available-in-mgp-yet/1428 "2026-05-19T19:59:41Z")
Hello, Just wondering if the AI Builder can be accessed yet. I see there’s documentation for it online, but I can’t find any way to enter an API key in the app. Wasn’t sure if it’s in there or not. Thanks! --- ## [Bug: Editing Common Grids Results In Unpredictable Behaviour](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/bug-editing-common-grids-results-in-unpredictable-behaviour/1425)
**Author:** [@JTB](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/JTB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/bug-editing-common-grids-results-in-unpredictable-behaviour/1425 "2026-05-18T15:05:01Z")
In the video you can see that something in this Common Grid is corrupted. I tried moving this button but it semi-copied it instead. And now I cannot clear either of them. This never happens when editing regular grids but… --- ## [Strategies For Fast, Effective Grid Building](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/strategies-for-fast-effective-grid-building/1424)
**Author:** [@McDub](https://forum.metagrid.app/u/McDub)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.metagrid.app/t/strategies-for-fast-effective-grid-building/1424 "2026-05-18T14:20:41Z")
Hey Everybody, I’m going to do a few short posts about strategies for building grids more quickly and consistently as you grow your library of MGP assets. At this point, I’ve made about 300 grids and customized a bunch … [Previous page](https://forum.metagrid.app/c/metagrid-talk/4.md) [Next page](https://forum.metagrid.app/c/metagrid-talk/4.md?page=2)