Welcome to the MetaGrid Pro Changelog, the ultimate source for tracking every update, feature enhancement, and fix we’ve rolled out for MetaGrid Pro. Whether you’re a beta tester or a power user, this thread keeps you informed about the evolution of MetaGrid Pro.
VERSION 1.6.0
Release date: 31 October 2024
Type: Major Update 
Key Updates:
• Layout Editor on Steroids: We’ve completely rewritten the Layout Editor to provide enhanced drag-and-drop functionality, making it easier than ever to move and resize objects. Plus, smart merging allows you to create grid objects faster and streamline your workflow.
• Sharing with iCloud Drive: Easily export and manage your Profiles, Grids, and Workspaces with dedicated folders for effortless collaboration and organization.
• Scheduled Backup to iCloud Drive: Keep your data secure with automatic backup options, ensuring peace of mind and easy recovery.
• Workspace-Level Appearance Customization: Tailor each workspace with unique dashboard layouts, sidebar placements, and design elements for a personalized touch that enhances your productivity.
• Enhanced Icon Layout Options: Customize your buttons with Aspect Fit and Aspect Fill choices for stretched icons, allowing for stunning designs that maximize your creativity.
• Immerse Yourself with New Sound Themes: Tailor your auditory experience with two immersive sound themes, adding a unique layer of personalization to your interactions.
And one more thing…
MetaGrid Pro for Mac has Landed:
We’re thrilled to introduce MetaGrid Pro for Mac, your ultimate control surface creation tool! Designed to customize workflows and optimize productivity, this powerful app transforms the way you work. Get ready to elevate your editing experience!
• Elevate Your MetaGrid Pro Experience: MetaGrid Pro for Mac introduces over 100 keyboard shortcuts and contextual menus to streamline your editing process. Access these features effortlessly with a simple right-click in the Edit Object mode.
• Unlock Advanced Actions: Empower yourself with new capabilities like recording keyboard shortcuts and cycling through button layouts, enabling a more efficient workflow.
• Seamless Integration with iPad: Create grids directly from your Mac with our innovative Dynamic Focus Tracking technology, which allows MetaGrid Pro on iPad to automatically switch scenes based on context.
• Comprehensive Control Center: More than just an editor, MetaGrid Pro for Mac is your complete control hub! Trigger Apple Shortcuts, Keyboard Maestro Macros, MIDI commands, and app-specific actions directly from your Mac, enhancing your creative potential.
Subscription Model Transition:
To continue delivering high-quality features, MetaGrid Pro is transitioning to a subscription model. We’ve simplified the plans: the only difference between the free and premium versions is that macro triggering in the free version is limited to the MIDI Faders grid and the demo grid, which is fully customizable. This means you can create a fully functional grid in the free version with no limitations! Choose from flexible subscription options to support us and enjoy ongoing updates.
Current users retain all previous purchases and access to new features in MGP 1.6, including the Mac app!
VERSION 1.6.1
Type: HotFix 
Release date: November 4th, 2024
Key Updates:
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Lifetime Access for XY Pad / Gesture Pad
Resolved: Some users with a lifetime license saw the XY Pad incorrectly marked as locked. This fix ensures proper access for all lifetime users. -
Default Icons Category Visibility
Resolved: Icons in the Default category weren’t displaying as expected. Full visibility has been restored, so all icons in this category are now accessible.
Ongoing Issues
We’re aware of some remaining issues and are actively working with Apple and our team to resolve them:
• Subscription spinner issues (Apple is still handling this)
• Mac app unavailability on select systems (Apple is investigating)
• MetaServer Legacy issues on macOS 11
• MetaServer for Win 5.0 issues
VERSION 1.6.2
Type: HotFix
Release date: November 13th, 2024
Key Updates:
- Squashed several pesky crashes during grid import/export and connectivity, making your experience smoother.
- Premium purchases, including all workspace add-ons, are now correctly handled.
- All subscriptions should now be accessible as expected!
VERSION 1.6.3
Type: HotFix
Release date: November 22nd, 2024
Key Updates:
• iCloud Drive import/export logging has been improved, making it easier to identify and resolve any issues with accessing files.
• Dropbox connectivity has been fixed to ensure seamless integration.
• All file extensions for exportable and importable objects are now properly recognized by iOS 16, allowing you to initialize actions directly from the Files app.
• Pop-up windows like Settings and the Macro Editor now display correctly on iOS 16.
• Backup names are now correctly distinguished, ensuring clear differentiation between scheduled backups and regular backups.
• Resolved a crash in the XY controller during specific range applications.
VERSION 1.6.4
Release date: 6 December 2024
Type: Feature Release 
Key Updates:
New Features
* Grid Sync: Introducing a game-changing addition to your workflow! The all-new Grid Sync feature makes transferring grids between devices a breeze. Forget about manual export/import—just tap the Sync button in the Grid Selector or select Sync Grid in MetaGrid Pro for Mac, pick your target MetaGrid Pro instance, and watch the magic happen. It’s fast, seamless, and built to keep your productivity flowing. For detailed instructions, check out the Grid Sync section in the User Guide, available via Settings in MetaGrid Pro or on our website.
Improvements
* Terms of Use and Privacy Policy links added in the Settings per Apple requirements.
Fixes
* Documentation Updates: Keeping you informed! The User Guide and MIDI & DAW Setup Guide now display the most up-to-date information, ensuring you have everything you need to make the most of MetaGrid Pro.
* Add-Ons Store correctly displays the purchase status of the available add-on grids on all user systems.
* Logic Pro Media Composer Grid is now displayed in the Add-ons section in the Preset Import window
* The Never setting for Scheduled Backup works as expected - after selecting this option you will never see the Scheduled Backup alert
VERSION 1.6.5
Release date: 10 February 2025
Type: Feature Release
NEW:
Native Dracula Skin Support – Now you can apply the Dracula skin to grids and grid objects
Cubase MIDI Remote Integration:
• Two new MIDI Remote devices: Selected Channel & Commands (See our DAW & MIDI Setup Guide or watch the video on YouTube for setup details)
• Two new workspaces (Standard/Dracula) featuring Selected Channel grids, installed automatically if no Cubase profile is detected. If you already have one, you can import workspaces from Presets in Content Manager
• Fully customizable bi-directional parameter control via faders
• Variable parameter names displayed on buttons, faders, and labels
• Scene/grid switching based on the selected track in Cubase
For more information on the MIDI Remote integration - see:
To download our new workspaces for Cubase, in the Content Manager select your Cubase profile, and in the Workspaces area select Import > Presets and select Cubase or Cubase - Dracula. This will import our new workspaces without messing with your current Cubase/Nuendo controllers.
IMPROVED:
iCloud Drive Custom Icon Sync – Seamlessly sync custom graphics by placing them in your iCloud folder
FIXED:
Snapshots for Faders now work as expected
Paste Off State → On State / All Settings for switches now correctly pastes gradient component info, text color, and text size
Layout Undo/Redo now behaves correctly
Resizing objects at the bottom-right corner no longer causes them to disappear due to iOS gesture conflicts. A popup will now prompt you to move the object before resizing
Enjoy the update and take your control to the next level!
VERSION 1.6.7
Release date: 27 February 2025
Type: Hot Fix
This update brings the following fixes:
• Button Snapshots now work as expected across all systems.
• Fader Titles display correctly on all platforms.
• Stability Improvements with multiple crash fixes based on user reports.
• The add-ons grids are now correctly imported from the Presets.
VERSION 1.6.8
Release date: 9 April 2025
Type: Minor Update 
What’s New in MetaGrid Pro 1.6.8
NEW:
- Import Preview: Easily preview imported content and choose destinations directly. MetaGrid Pro now displays previews for grids, workspaces, and profiles selected from Dropbox, Shared, iCloud, and AirDropped sources.
- Enhanced Search Functionality: Search is now available in Content Manager (Profile List/Grid List), Dashboard (Grid Selector), and all import screens for faster, easier navigation.
- Updated Icon Set for Logic Pro: Beautifully designed, crisp new icons specifically crafted to streamline your Logic Pro workflow.
- “Icon Stretched with Text” Button Layout: Now you can blend graphics with customizable text labels—perfect for personalized, efficient controls.
- “Add Current Color” Button: Quickly add existing colors to your custom palettes. Ideal for capturing and reusing colors from your custom grid themes.
â €IMPROVEMENTS:
- Add-on Grid Objects Return: Legacy premium users, your favorite add-ons are back in the Add-Ons store!
- Enhanced Profile Organization: The Content Manager now clearly separates “Core Profiles” from “Your Profiles,” simplifying profile management.
â €BUG FIXES:
- Fixed crashes related to item handling within the Content Manager for smoother, more stable performance.
- Resolved an issue allowing duplicate names when renaming grids, workspaces, or profiles. Now every name remains unique.
- Corrected layout issues caused by grids with identical names appearing in both Common Grid and active profiles, ensuring consistent reliability.
- Addressed various UI glitches within the Content Manager.
- Fixed multiple crashes related to file handling and importing in the Content Manager.
VERSION 1.6.10
Release date: 5 September 2025
Type: Feature Release 
IMPORTANT
Requires MetaServer 5.3.0 for Mac or 5.1.6 for Windows.
The built-in auto-update system in MetaServer should handle this automatically.
NEW:
All-New Preset System
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Clean, modern design for browsing, downloading, and installing content
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Built as the foundation for Control Series expansions and external creators
Completely Rebuilt Transfer System
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Faster, more reliable import, export, and backup
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Easier to follow and more robust under the hood
Smart Dim
- Automatically lowers screen brightness when you step away
Diagnostics Section in Settings
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Real-time monitoring
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Simple log controls for easier troubleshooting
Cubase MIDI Remote Expansion
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Eight additional MIDI ports for building custom MIDI Remote devices
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Enables advanced button-triggered workflows (full support for faders/pads coming in 1.7)
Expanded Import/Export Support
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Labels, XY controllers, and pads now supported
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Works seamlessly with iCloud Drive, Dropbox, or iOS Share
Search for macOS Menu Commands
- Instantly find and trigger menu commands without shortcuts
IMPROVED:
More flexible copy & paste for faders and labels
More reliable undo/redo for layouts and objects
Content Manager access point restored in Settings
FIXED:
Grid and preset previews now display correctly
Right-swipe opens the correct profile for editing
Copying entire grids between profiles works as expected
Additional crash fixes and optimizations across the app
VERSION 1.6.12
Release date: 14 September 2025
Type: Quick Fix Release 
IMPORTANT
Requires MetaServer 5.3.1 for Mac for improved Wi-Fi stability.
The built-in auto-update system in MetaServer should handle this automatically.
FIXED
Wi-Fi Stability
Reduced reconnection events and improved overall reliability of wireless connections.
USB Connection After Sleep/Hibernation
MetaGrid Pro now resumes USB connections automatically after your computer sleeps or hibernates.
Dashboard Refresh
Optimizations and bug fixes make the app feel faster and more responsive.
Dynamic Focus Tracking
Resolved issues causing inconsistent behavior. Grids now reliably follow your DFT rules across all systems.
VERSION 1.6.13
Release date: 22 September 2025
Type: Quick Fix Release 
IMPORTANT
Requires MetaServer 5.3.2 for Mac for improved Wi-Fi stability.
The built-in auto-update system in MetaServer should handle this automatically.
FIXED
Dashboard Refresh in Edit Mode
MetaGrid Pro no longer switches to a different grid when entering Edit Mode.
Dynamic Focus Tracking
Window-title based grid changes are now handled correctly on all systems.
Scene Editor – Common Grids Info
The Scene Editor no longer marks common grids as missing in the Grid Assignment section.
VERSION 1.6.14
Release date: 15 October 2025
Type: Feature Release 
IMPORTANT
Requires MetaServer 5.3.3 for Mac
Please update to MetaServer 5.3.3 before connecting to ensure full compatibility and enable the new Keyboard Shortcut Catalog and Recorder features.
The built-in auto-update system in MetaServer should handle this automatically.
NEW
Edit Mode Reimagined
A completely redesigned editing experience focused on speed, precision, and flow.
Select, move, and resize objects directly with fluid touch and pointer interactions.
A new Edit Bar brings context-aware tools right where you need them.
Smart Tiling lets you copy and fill multiple empty slots automatically — perfect for structured layouts and grids.
Multi-selection and cross-grid copy-paste make complex setup building faster than ever.
App Keyboard Shortcut Catalog (Mac)
Explore the full list of keyboard shortcuts from your connected app, automatically built by MetaServer.
Browse, search, and assign shortcuts visually, organized by menu.
Keyboard Shortcut Recorder (Mac)
Capture custom shortcuts instantly — just press your desired combination and assign it directly inside MetaGrid Pro.
MIDI Shift for Paste Style
Shift MIDI values (notes, CCs, or channels) automatically when pasting styles.
Quickly create sequential rows or columns of MIDI buttons for instruments or performance workflows.
IMPROVED
Sidebar Indicators
New battery and connection type indicators for better visibility and balance.
Refined Interface
Polished visuals, smoother animations, and improved layout consistency throughout the app.
Paste: ON→OFF State Option
Quickly copy ON-state styles and behaviors to the OFF state for faster toggle setup.
Premium Grids Highlighted
Premium grids now marked with a diamond badge for easy identification.
Fader Touch Behavior
Faders now wait for meaningful movement before sending MIDI messages, preventing accidental changes.
FIXED
General Fixes and Stability
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More consistent Dynamic Focus Tracking across windows and titles.
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App Menu Command Picker now behaves reliably on Mac.
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Gesture Pad duplication works correctly across grids and workspaces.
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Layouts reload properly after MetaServer reconnection.
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General stability improvements and crash fixes across iPad and Mac.
The best MetaGrid Pro yet — faster, smarter, and ready for what’s next. Thanks for helping us make it happen.
VERSION 1.6.15
Release date: 1 December 2025
Type: Feature Release 
NEW
• Google Drive + OneDrive integration — finally here by popular demand 
• Unified Cloud Services Center — all cloud accounts managed in one clean place
• Option to hide unused cloud providers for cleaner import/export workflows 
IMPROVED
• Context menus fully revamped — smoother animations, smarter positioning, more room (up to 13 items)
• Smarter Menu Command compatibility on macOS — actions now survive app version changes without remapping 
FIXED
• Files on iOS 26 are recognized correctly again 
• Grid paddings unified across layouts and devices 
• Alt+Tab profile switching on Windows works reliably 
• Gesture Pad → Menu Macro behavior is now consistent across machines
• MIDI channel selector scroll restored for older iOS versions
• Several crash fixes and small optimizations based on your reports