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What’s New in EuControl 2020.11For Avid EuControl Control Surfaces

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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1System Requirements and Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2How to Use this PDF Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

New Features in EuControl 2020.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Folder Spill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Avid Control Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8EQ and DYN Cycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Bank by Whole Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Auto-Bank to Selected Tracks (Control App follows DAW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Recall Banked Position with Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13New View Banking Mode Preference for Avid Control App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Rename Tracks from Avid Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Up to 32 Folddowns in Avid Control Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Optional Avid Control Notification of Workstation Dialog On-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Dock Primary Soft Keys and Eye Mode on the Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Installer for EUCON Workstation Renamed External Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Import and Export Soft Key Appsets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Import and Export Layouts (Titles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

EuControl v2020.11 Release Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16What’s Fixed in EuControl 2020.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16What Was Fixed in Previous Versions of EuControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Known Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Updating Firmware on EuControl Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

What’s New in EuControl 1

Chapter 1: Introduction

This document describes the new and changed features in EuControl software version 2020.11 for Avid S1, S3, Dock, Control app, and Artist Series media controllers for Avid Pro Tools® and other EUCON™-aware applications.

For information about fixed and known issues, see EuControl v2020.11 Release Notes. To get the latest version of EuControl software for the Control app, S1, S3, Dock, and Artist Series, download it from your Avid Account.

System Requirements and CompatibilityAvid can only assure compatibility and provide support for hardware and software it has tested and approved. For the latest infor-mation about operating system requirements, compatible DAWs and other applications, and links to additional resources, visit EuControl Compatibility.

DAW Compatibility At the time of this writing, EuControl Software v2020.11 is compatible with the following (or later versions): • Avid Pro Tools and Pro Tools | Ultimate 2020.9 or later (2020.11 is required for some included features and fixes)• Adobe Audition and Premiere• Steinberg Nuendo 7 and Cubase 8 and later• Apple Logic 10 • Magix Sequoia 14• Merging Pyramix 8.x (Native only), Pyramix 9.x and later• Avid XMON S6• Pro Tools | MTRX, and ProMon (DADman) for Pro Tools | MTRX, MTRX Studio, and NTP Technology AX32

Avid Control and EuControl Compatibility Avid Control and EuControl versions do not need to be identical. For example, EuCo-ntrol software v20.5.0 will work with Avid Control app version 20.5.1.

EUCON Development Partners For setup and configuration instructions for several applications from EUCON Development Part-ners, see the EUCON Application Setup Guide.pdf, available for download from your Avid account. Please note that while these applications are EUCON-enabled, the extent of integration with Avid control surfaces and supported software versions are at the sole direction of the respective manufacturer. For details, please contact the manufacturer.

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Software InstallationTo install your controller as well as EuControl software, follow the instructions in the most recent editions of the following guides:

You can download all EuControl documentation from this article on our Knowledge Base: EuControl Product Guides

About This GuideAll of our guides use the following conventions to indicate menu choices and key commands::

The names of Commands, Options, and Settings that appear on-screen are in a different font.

The names of switches and keys on the control surface are shown in bold (such as Select). In addition, the SHIFT switch on S1, S3, and Dock is always shown in bold to distinguish it from the Shift switch on the computer keyboard.

The following symbols are used to highlight important information:

Guide Description

Using EuControl Surfaces.pdf Comprehensive operations guide for all controllers that explains track and session basics, recording, plug-ins and sends, mixing, and more including explanations of all EuControl Set-tings and examples of how to use and customize Soft Keys

Avid Control Guide.pdf Installation instructions, overview of controls and features, and hardware specifications

Avid Dock Guide.pdf Installation instructions, overview of controls and features, and hardware specifications

Avid S1 Guide.pdf Installation instructions, overview of controls and features, and hardware specifications

Avid S3 Guide.pdf Installation instructions, overview of controls and features, AVB audio capabilities, and hard-ware specifications

EUCON Application Setup Guide.pdf Setup and configuration instructions for applications from EUCON Development Partners

Convention Action

File > Save Choose Save from the File menu

Control+N Hold down the Control key and press the N key

Control-click Hold down the Control key and click the mouse button

Right-click Click with the right mouse button

User Tips are helpful hints for getting the most from your system.

Important Notices include information that could affect your data or the performance of your system.

Shortcuts show you useful keyboard or mouse shortcuts.

Cross References point to related sections in this guide and other Avid guides.


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ResourcesThe Avid website (www.avid.com) is your best online source for information to help you get the most out of your Avid system. The following are just a few of the services and features available.

Account Activation, Product Registration, and License ActivationActivate your product to access downloads in your Avid account (or create an account if you don’t have one). Activate your soft-ware license here:

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Get Started Fast Video TutorialsWatch video tutorials for the Control app, Dock, S1, S3, and other EuControl products on YouTube:

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For S6, check out the new Avid Pro Tools | S6 Workflows and original Get Started Fast with S6 video tutorials, available on YouTube.

You can find more videos, including the latest workflow tutorials, on the Avid website. Go to www.avid.com, view Products and select Pro Mixing. Follow the links for your controller and check the Learn and Support listings for video resources.

Support and DownloadsContact Avid Customer Care (technical support); download software updates and the latest online manuals; browse the Compati-bility documents for system requirements; search the online Knowledge Base or join the worldwide Avid user community on the User Conference. For example, for Pro Tools | Control resources visit:

https://www.avid.com/learn-and-support

For user guides for Avid Control, S1, S3, Dock, and Artist Series media controllers, visit: EuControl Product GuidesFor setup and configuration instructions for several applications from EUCON Development Partners, see the EUCON Application Setup Guide.pdf, available for download from your Avid account.

For S6 support, trouble-shooting, and downloads, visit: http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/faq/Avid-S6-Support

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Chapter 2: New Features in EuControl 2020.11

EuControl Software v2020.11 provides the following new and changed features. • Folder Spill• Avid Control Desktop• EQ and DYN Cycling• Bank by Whole Surface• Auto-Bank to Selected Tracks (Control App follows DAW)• Recall Banked Position with Layout• New View Banking Mode Preference for Avid Control App• Rename Tracks from Avid Control• Optional Avid Control Notification of Workstation Dialog On-Screen• Dock Primary Soft Keys and Eye Mode on the Dock• Installer for EUCON Workstation Renamed External Workstation• Import and Export Soft Key Appsets• Import and Export Layouts (Titles)

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Folder SpillYou can open and close Pro Tools Folder Tracks from a Dock, S1, S3, or Artist surface, in addition to the previously available abil-ity to do so from the Control app or Pro Tools. This capability is referred to as Folder Spill because of its similarities to VCA Spill, including support for Single-Master and Multi-Master Modes, and the ability to quickly recall and spill the most recently spilled Folder Track.

Spilling a Folder

To spill a Folder Track:

1 Bank a Folder Track to the surface.

2 Double-press the fader strip Sel switch for that Folder Track. Folder Track members “spill” across the faders.

The parent Folder Track is assigned to the Dock fader (if present) by default. You can change this so the parent Folder Track ap-pears on the S1, or on S3, by configuring the VCA/Folder Spill Settings for Single-Master Mode in EuControl Settings > Pref-erences. When using two or more S1s, or an S3, you can also configure Multi-Master Mode to further optimize spill.

To unspill a Folder Track:

From a control surface, double-press the fader strip Sel switch on the parent Folder Track. Or press both < Nudge + Nudge > at the same time.

In the Control app, tap the green Spill indicator on-screen.

From the Dock, tap the flashing green or yellow Spill indicator button (the Fader button at the lower-left of Soft Keys).

Recall Last Spilled

You can quickly re-enter Spill mode by recalling the last spilled (Single-Master Mode) VCA or Folder without having to bank through channels to find it.

To recall the last spilled VCA or Folder Track:

1 Press < Nudge and Nudge > simultaneously.The last-spilled VCA or Folder Track and its member tracks are spilled to the fader strips.

2 To exit: • Double-press the fader strip Sel switch on the VCA master or Folder Track. • To unspill and exit Spill mode completely, press < Nudge and Nudge > simultaneously.

Spill indicator in the Control app and the Fader button on the Dock

Spill indicator

Fader button


VCA/Folder Spill SettingsYou can optimize spill behavior using the VCA/Folder Spill settings in EuControl Settings > Preferences.

Single-Master Mode

Configure the Single-Master Mode setting to have the spilled VCA master, or parent Folder Track, assigned to the Dock (if pres-ent), or to a strip on S1, S3, Artist Mix, or Artist Control.

• When Assign VCA Master/Folder Track to Dock is enabled, spilling a VCA or Folder Track assigns the spilled VCA Master or Folder Track to the Dock fader strip. Double-press the Dock fader strip Sel switch to unspill.

• When Assign VCA Master/Folder Track to S1/S3/Artist is enabled, the VCA master or parent Folder Track is assigned to a strip on the right-most fader strip in the configuration. For example, if using three S1s the spilled master or parent is assigned to fader 24. Double-press that strip’s Sel switch to unspill.

Multi-Master Mode (Requires Two or More S1s, or S3)

Multi-Master Mode Spill is available for VCAs and Folder Tracks when using two or more S1s, or when using an S3. • When used with two or more S1s, the S1 used for entering Multi-Master Mode displays the multiple masters/Folder Tracks

while others display spilled member tracks. • When used with an S3 (only), the Multi-Master Mode settings for assigning masters and parent Folder Tracks to either strips

9–16, or to strips 13–16, are available to optimize how many masters and spilled tracks are displayed.

Folder Track Multi-Master Mode is activated using the same switches on S1 and S3.

To enter Folder Track Multi-Master Mode:

1 On S1 or S3, press and hold (Surface) SHIFT then press both < Bank + Bank > switches simultaneously.

• On S1s, all parent Folder Tracks appear on the S1 on which you pressed (Surface) SHIFT + < Bank + Bank >. • On S3 (only), up to 4 or 8 parent Folder Tracks appear on strips 13–16, or 9–16, as determined by the Multi-Master Mode set-

ting in EuControl Settings > Preferences. On S1 and S3, < Bank and Bank > light to indicate Multi-Master Mode.

VCA/Folder Spill settings in EuControl Settings > Preferences

Multi-Master Spill is not available with Artist Mix or Artist Control.

S1 switches to enable Folder Track Multi-Master Mode

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2 To spill one of the displayed VCA masters or Folder Tracks, double-press its fader strip Sel switch. • On S1s, the VCA masters or Folder Tracks remain on the initiating S1 and member tracks are spilled to strips on other S1s. • On S3, up to 12 or 8 spilled member tracks appear on strips 1–12 or 1–8.

3 To bank the spilled member tracks, press < Bank or Bank >.

4 When there are more VCA masters or Folder Tracks than strips, press < Nudge or Nudge > to bank the masters.

To exit (unspill) VCA or Folder Track Multi-Master Mode:

Press < Bank + Bank > simultaneously. All banking LEDs light blue.

VCA/Folder Spill Overrides Layout

By default, if you spill a VCA or Folder while a Layout is recalled, the spilled member tracks replace all tracks from the Layout. Unspilling returns fader strips to their previous assignments from the Layout. You can defeat this behavior in the Preferences tab of EuControl Settings. When the VCA/Folder Spill Overrides Layout setting is disabled, member tracks of a spilled VCA or Folder only spill to any strips in the current Layout. If the current Layout has explicitly assigned tracks to all 16 S3 fader strips, no member tracks will be visible.

Auto Spill VCA from Control App Attention

When enabled, tapping to attention a VCA in the Control app spills that VCA across S1, S3, Artist Mix, or Artist Control.

Auto Spill Folder from Control App Attention

When enabled, tapping to attention a Folder Track in the Control app spills member tracks across S1, S3, Artist Mix, or Artist Con-trol.

Synchronize Folder State with Spill

The Synchronize Folder State with Spill setting lets you link or unlink Pro Tools track display and EuControl Folder Track Spill.

Go to EuControl Settings > Preferences, and configure the Synchronize Folder State with Spill setting as desired. • When enabled, spilling a Folder Track opens that Folder Track in Pro Tools. Unspilling closed the Folder Track. • When not enabled, spilling and unspilling Folder Tracks is not reflected on-screen in Pro Tools.


Avid Control Desktop (Requires S1 or an S3)

The Avid Control Desktop app is available for macOS and Windows computers. Avid Control Desktop can show meters for its as-sociated S1 (like a linked Avid Control app for iOS and Android, and can also be used for Meters display with an Avid S3. Avid Control Desktop can be installed on your primary EuControl workstation or on a separate, external workstation on the same net-work (does not require EuControl or EuControl External Workstation).

Avid Control Desktop can display meter strips for up to 32 tracks and can be stretched over multiple monitors.

Here is an example arrangement of Avid Control Desktop positioned below Pro Tools.

Avid Control Desktop when linked to an S1, showing Meters (top), Pan/EQ/Dyn (center), and track information (bottom)

Avid Control Desktop positioned below Pro Tools (v2020.11 shown)

In this and other EuControl user guides, references to Avid Control or the Control app refer only to the iOS/Android app. Avid Control Desktop is always referred to as Avid Control Desktop.

Pro Tools

Avid Control Desktop


System Requirements and CompatibilityAvid Control Desktop can be used with other Avid media controllers according to the following guidelines:

• One or more S1s, or one S3, must already be present in the My Surfaces list. Unlike Avid Control for iOS and Android, Avid Control Desktop cannot be used standalone (without a supported hardware control surface).

• When two or more S1s are connected you can combine one or more tablets running Avid Control app for iOS/Android with one instance of Avid Control Desktop. As long as there is one S1 that is not linked to a tablet for Meters mode, one instance of Avid Control Desktop can be added to provide Meters mode for the unlinked S1.

• With S3 you can add one instance of Avid Control Desktop to provide Meters view for S3 tracks. You can also add one Master or Hybrid tablet in addition to the one instance of Avid Control Desktop.

• Note that only one instance of Avid Control Desktop can be used at any time.

Installing Avid Control DesktopAvid Control Desktop is installed using the EUCON_WorkstationUnifiedInstaller, and is included as an option in the EuControl Auto-Launch Apps menu. Avid Control Desktop does not require installation of EuControl or External Workstation software; the host macOS or Windows computer only needs to be on the same network as your primary (EuControl) workstation.

To install Avid Control Desktop:

1 Download the EUCON_WorkstationUnifiedInstaller, then double-click to unzip.

2 Launch the EUCON_WorkstationUnifiedInstaller.

3 When the installer is open, choose Avid Control Desktop.

4 Click Continue, then follow the instructions on-screen to complete the installation and restart your workstation.

Adding Avid Control Desktop to My SurfacesAvid Control Desktop needs to be added to the My Surfaces list in the Surfaces tab of EuControl Settings.

To open the EuControl Settings window:

1 Do following: • On macOS, click the EuControl icon on the taskbar and select EuControl Settings.• On Windows, double-click the EuControl icon in the system tray and select EuControl Settings. If you don't see the EuCo-

ntrol icon, it could be automatically hidden by Windows. Click on the small white arrow to show hidden icons, then dou-ble-click the EuControl icon.

2 Go to the Surfaces tab to manage connected (attached) controllers.

To connect Avid Control Desktop to EuControl:

1 Launch the Avid Control Desktop application so it appears in the All Surfaces list.

2 Select the controller in the All Surfaces list and click Add. Or drag the controller from All Surfaces and drop into My Surfaces. • One or more S1s, or one S3, must already be present in the My Surfaces list. Unlike Avid Control for iOS and Android, Avid

Control Desktop cannot be used standalone (without a supported hardware control surface).

Avid Control Desktop chosen for installation

Avid Control Desktop can also be configured to auto launch at startup by enabling it in the EuControl > Auto-launch Apps menu.


• When two or more S1s are connected you can combine one or more tablets running Avid Control app for iOS/Android with one instance of Avid Control Desktop. As long as there is one S1 that is not linked to a tablet for Meters mode, one instance of Avid Control Desktop can be added to provide Meters mode for the unlinked S1.

• With S3 you can add one instance of Avid Control Desktop to provide Meters view for S3 tracks. You can also add one Master or Hybrid tablet in addition to the one instance of Avid Control Desktop.

• Note that only one instance of Avid Control Desktop can be used at any time.

Avid Control Desktop SettingsAvid Control Desktop provides several local settings to optimize its display.

To access Avid Control Desktop settings:

Do the following: • In the Avid Control app running in Master or Hybrid mode, tap the gear icon. Settings open on all Control apps and in Avid

Control Desktop.• In Avid Control Desktop, choose Control Desktop > Preferences. Or press Command (macOS) / Control (Windows) - ,

(comma). Or press Command (macOS) / Control (Windows) - S. • In the Preferences tab of EuControl Settings, select the Preferences button in the Avid Control Desktop section.

Brightness Lets you control the brightness of just the Avid Control Desktop view. Adjust the slider as desired; full left is the least bright setting, and full right is the most bright.

Track Color Lets you show (On) or suppress (Off) track colors.

Show Universe View Lets you show (On) or hide (Off) the Universe view in Avid Control Desktop.

Hide Title Bar Lets you hide (Off) or show (On) the Title bar. Note that even when the Title bar is hidden you can still move the Avid Control Desktop window. Click near the top of the window (just below where the cursor automatically changes to the Resize cursor), so that your cursor turns into the “move” icon, then drag the window as desired).

Always on Top Enable this setting to make sure Avid Control Desktop is always the top-most (visible) application.

Meter Height This setting lets you choose the track display format for Avid Control Desktop. Adjust the slider as desired; full left for shortest meters but with maximum track data (including graphs and other data), full right for largest meters and minimum track data, or anywhere in between.

Avid Control Desktop local settings


EQ and DYN Cycling (S1, S3, Control App, Artist Mix, and Artist Control)

EQ and Dyn Cycling

You can use the EQ or Dyn switch on S1, S3, Artist Mix, or Artist Control, or the EQ or Dynamics function tiles in the Control app to cycle to the next EQ or Dynamics plug-in (if any) on that track.

To cycle:

1 Configure the desired starting insert slot for EQ/Dyn cycling (see Specifying the Slot for EQ/Dyn Cycling).

2 Do the following: • From S1, S3, Artist Mix, or Artist Control press EQ or Dyn on a track with multiple EQ or Dynamics plug-ins.• From the Control app, tap the EQ or Dynamics function tile in Channel view. The plug-in inserted in the designated starting insert slot is displayed.

3 To cycle to other EQ or Dyn plug-ins, press EQ or Dyn again. (On S3, use the EQ or Dyn encoder in the lower row of encoders. In the Control app, use the EQ or Dynamics function tiles.)

If you change the Pro Tools Preference settings for EQ/Dyn cycling while a session is open you must close and re-open the session.

Specifying the Slot for EQ/Dyn CyclingYou can specify the starting slot for EQ/Dyn cycling for situations when there might be more than one EQ or Dyn plug-in on a track. This lets you optimize EQ and Dyn cycling (via repeated pressing of the EQ or Dyn switches) to start from either a specific slot, or from the most recently cycled slot.

To designate the starting slot for EQ/Dyn cycling:

1 In Pro Tools choose Setup > Preferences, then click the Mixing tab.

2 In the Controllers section, choose a slot (a–j) from the EUCON Surfaces EQ Dyn cycling Starting at Insert selector. Choose to have Pro Tools begin cycling from the most recently cycled slot.

3 Click OK to close Preferences.

Pro Tools Preferences (Setup > Preferences), Mixing tab, Controllers section


Bank by Whole Surface The Bank by Whole Surface setting in the General tab of EuControl Settings lets you bank multiple S1s and linked Artist Mix/Control units by the total number of faders in the configuration (not including the Dock fader, if present).

For example, with two S1s and tracks 1–16 on the faders:

• If Bank by Whole Surface is enabled, pressing Bank > brings tracks 17–32 to the faders. If using three S1s, Bank > banks in units of 24, and in units of 32 if using four S1s.

• If Bank by Whole Surface is not enabled (its default setting), pressing Bank > banks in units of 8. If using two S1s and tracks 1–16 are currently on the faders, pressing Bank > brings tracks 9–24 to the faders. Other configurations bank as follows when Bank by Whole Surface is not enabled: • S1s and Artist Mix units (when set to bank independently/unlinked) bank in units of 8.• Artist Control, when set to bank independently, banks in units of 4.• S3 banks in units of 16.• Linked Artist Mix/Artist Control bank in units of 8.

Auto-Bank to Selected Tracks (Control App follows DAW)You can link Control app track display to DAW track selection by enabling the Auto-Bank to Selected Tracks setting. When en-abled, selecting a track in Pro Tools banks the Control app to that track. Note that if the selected track is already visible on the Con-trol app no scrolling will occur.

To configure Auto Bank to Selected Tracks:

1 In the Master or Hybrid Control app, tap the Gear icon.

2 In the General settings, configure Auto Bank to Selected Tracks as desired.

Bank by Whole Surface setting in EuControl Settings > General

This setting only affects Master or Hybrid Control apps, not Avid Desktop Control.


Recall Banked Position with LayoutBy default, Layouts store the banking position of auto-assigned strips at the time the Layout is stored. When the Layout is recalled, auto-assigned strips bank to their stored position. You can change this behavior using the Recall Banked Position with Layout set-ting in the Layouts tab of EuControl Settings.

Example For example, with a single S1 imagine you store a Layout with strips 1–4 set to auto-assign and currently banked to tracks 1–4, while strips 5–8 have specific track assignments (such as VCA 1, 2, 3, and 4).

• Let’s say you exit Layouts mode and bank the surface so that tracks 17–24 are on fader strips 1–8.

• Recalling the Layout restores auto-assigned strips to their banking position when the Layout was stored.

You can instead configure auto-assigned tracks to “stay wherever I just left them” when a Layout is recalled by disabling the Recall Banked Position with Layout setting in the Layouts tab of EuControl Settings.

• When disabled, banking to tracks 17–24 and then recalling the Layout will leave tracks 17–20 on strips 1–4, and VCAs 1–4 recalling to strips 5–8.

Recall Banked Position with Layout setting, enabled, in EuControl Settings > Layout

Layout 1 when stored

Fader Strips 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Tracks Audio 1 Audio 2 Audio 3 Audio 4 VCA 1 VCA 2 VCA 3 VCA 4

Strips after banking

Fader Strips 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Tracks Audio 17 Audio 18 Audio 19 Audio 20 Audio 21 Audio 22 Audio 23 Audio 24

Strips after banking and then recalling Layout 1

Fader Strips 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8


Recall Banked Position with Layout, disabled, in EuControl Settings > Layout

Strips after banking and then recalling Layout 1 when Recall Banked Position with Layout is disabled.

Fader Strips 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8



New View Banking Mode Preference for Avid Control AppYou can configure the Control app views for global (linked) or independent (unlinked) banking, to optimize banking on Master or Hybrid tablets. This setting affects banking across Mixer, Tracks, Channel, and Meters view (Meters view only on Master tablets).

To configure Banking in Views mode:

1 Tap the Gear icon.

2 Tap to display the General settings.

3 Configure the Views Bank Independently setting as desired:

Independently (On) Each view maintains its own bank position. For example, banking in Tracks view does not affect banking in Mixer view.

Globally (Off) Banking is linked in all views. For example, banking Mixer view to show track 9 also banks Tracks view to track 9.

While Unlinked, you can tap-and-hold (for 0.5 seconds) one of the View tabs at the top of the screen to reset all views to the same banking as the selected (double-tapped) view. For example, if in Mixer view track 3 is on the furthest left strip, but Tracks view has track 8 in the top left-most tile, tapping-and-holding the Tracks tab for at least half a second resets all other views to match the cur-rent Tracks view banking (in this example, Mixer view resets so track 8 is on the furthest left strip, and Channel and Meters view reset similarly).

Rename Tracks from Avid ControlYou can renamed tracks from the Control app.

To rename a track from the Control app:

1 Double-tap a Track name in any view to display the on-screen keyboard.

2 Enter a name.

Up to 32 Folddowns in Avid Control MonitoringThe Monitoring tab in the Control app provides up to 32 Folddowns.

Optional Avid Control Notification of Workstation Dialog On-ScreenAvid Control can display a notification whenever Pro Tools has a dialog on-screen that requires your attention. The notification also lets you OK or Cancel the dialog directly from the tablet. This notification is off by default, but you can enable it in the General settings of the Control app. Tap the gear icon, navigate to the General settings, then locate the Show modal Dialog setting and con-figure it as desired.

Dock Primary Soft Keys and Eye Mode on the Dock Eye mode on the Dock opens the Soft Keys tab in EuControl Settings. Beginning in EuControl 2020.11, Eye mode also supports the 16 primary Soft Keys below the tablet. Enabling Eye mode opens the Soft Keys tab to the current page of the primary Soft Keys.

Installer for EUCON Workstation Renamed External WorkstationBeginning in EuControl 2020.11, the previously available EUCON Workstation option has been renamed External Workstation to more clearly describe its function.

Select and install this option on a secondary workstation that you want to be able to control via your EuControl device(s). Install the complete EuControl Software (for S1 / S3 / Dock / Control / Artist Series) on your primary workstation.


Import and Export Soft Key AppsetsIn previous versions of EuControl, the Soft Key Editor in EuControl Settings provided Load and Save As commands. These have been renamed Import and Export to more clearly describe their functions.

Import Lets you import an appset stored on disk, replacing all previous Soft Key assignments on your controller.

Export Saves a copy of the current appset as a new file to disk.

Save Saves the any changes to the default user appset on disk.

Import and Export Layouts (Titles)The Layouts tab of EuControl Settings provides Export and Import commands to export and import Layouts to and from disk. Use these features to load Layouts for specific sessions, to transfer Layouts to other EuControl systems, and for archiving.

To save Layouts manually:

1 Go to EuControl Settings > Layouts.

2 In the Layouts screen, tap Export to store a new file containing the current Layouts.

3 In the dialog that appears, enter a name for the Layout file, then press Enter.

4 Click Save. (Or Cancel to cancel the operation.)

To load Layouts manually:

1 In the Layouts tab, click Import.

2 In the dialog that appears, select the desired Layouts file and click Open.

Do not use spaces or special characters in names for Layouts files.

Layouts tab in EuControl Settings


Chapter 3: EuControl v2020.11 Release Notes

for Avid S1, S3, Dock, Control app, and Artist Series Control Surfaces

This document describes the fixed and known issues in EuControl 2020.11 for Avid S1, S3, Dock, Avid Control app, and Artist Se-ries control surfaces.

What’s Fixed in EuControl 2020.11Avid Control• In Channel view, tapping IN to bypass a plug-in could bypass all plug-ins on a newly attentioned track instead of bypassing only

the currently focused plug-in (GWSW-14261)

• After moving surfaces in the My Surfaces list of EuControl Settings, it was possible for Layouts to be missing (GWSW-14213)

• GWSW-14212

• Focusing away and then back to Pro Tools while the Layouts Recall window was displayed could leave Tracks view dimmed (GWSW-14212)

• It was possible for Layouts to be offset after assigning from the Control app (GWSW-14171)

• It was possible for EuControl to incorrectly display “Avid Control Unit Limit Exceeded” after adding a Control app tablet as an S1 Meters tablet (GWSW-14020)

• In Channel View, it was possible for knobs to incorrectly light purple when in Inserts mode (GWSW-14047)

• In Channel view, double-tapping a Send Pan knob (to reset to default) could unintentionally switch the function to Pan (GWSW-13689)

• In Channel View, it was possible for the function graph to fail to update after adding an EQ or Dynamics insert (GWSW-13569)

Avid Dock• It was possible for both switch LEDs to be lit after opening a session that had closed Folder tracks

(GWSW-14087)

• GWSW-14016

• It was possible for the Bank switch LEDs to fail to correctly indicate banking position (GWSW-14016)

Avid S1• When a VCA was spilled on a system with multiple S1 units, the LED for the spilled VCA could flash (GWSW-14187)

• It was possible to be unable to spill a VCA on a system that had only a single S1 (GWSW-14186)

All Surfaces and Artist Series• While using Config mode to assign a Send it was possible for the last selected output name to be displayed instead of categories

such as output and bus (GWSW-14162)

• It was possible for VCA Spill to revert back to the originally banked track while Select by Touch was enabled (GWSW-14096)

EuControl Software• Devices could remain in the All Surfaces list after being powered off, or minimized (GWSW-14208)

• It was possible for a workstation to not appear in the All list after being attached (GWSW-14163)

• Text for the Footswitch section in Preferences tab was not consistent between macOS and Windows (GWSW-14194)

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EUCON Development Partner Applications• In some applications (such as Logic Pro and Cubase) version numbering could prevent Appsets from saving and loading cor-

rectly (GWSW-14466)

• Digital Performer: It was possible for tracks to appear in incorrect order on Avid Control in Master mode (GWSW-14069)

• Logic Pro: It was possible for the Avid Control app Channel view to become stuck at top level Functions after inserting plug-ins (GWSW-13980)

What Was Fixed in Previous Versions of EuControl

What Was Fixed in 20.6.1• When assigning tracks to Layouts from the Avid Control app while the Pro Tools session included hidden tracks or tracks within

closed Folder Tracks, it was possible for incorrect tracks to appear in the Layout (GWSW-14182)

• Avid Control: Layouts could appear blank after focusing another application and then back to Pro Tools (GWSW-14211)

What Was Fixed in 20.6• It was possible for tracks in Pro Tools software to be unable to be taken out of Latch mode using S1 or Artist Mix

(GWSW-14147)

• It was possible for automation writing to be delayed after pressing Play (GWSW-14123)

Avid Control• Opening a Folder Track that contained a large amount of tracks could take several seconds to open on slower tablets

(GWSW-14109)

• The Display Break on Track Color setting for Tracks view could fail when using track view filters (GWSW-14121)

• Performance improvements were applied to Soft Keys View to prevent Soft Key buttons from drawing slowly or incorrectly

• Meter performance has been improved

• The (redundant) Store button has been removed from the Layout Store procedure

S3• When S3 was configured for Multi-Master mode, LED indicators could become unreliable

What Was Fixed in EuControl 20.5• It could take up to four seconds for automation to start being written or transport commands to be executed

EuControl Software• While all surfaces were locked to Pro Tools in the Assign tab, any change to the My Surfaces list could cause transport button

LEDs to stop working (GWSW-13995)

Avid Control• When Channel view was set to show Tracks in upper section of portrait mode, the Display Breaks on Track Color setting could

fail to be applied (GWSW-13802)

• After editing parameters on page 2 of Channel view and then attentioning another track with the same plug-in, Channel view could switch to page 1 (GWSW-13740)

• Channel View function graphs could fail to display after inserting EQ or Dyn plug-ins (GWSW-13570, GWSW-13556))

• In a session with a large number of tracks it was possible for a track to disappear from Mixer view after moving tracks (GWSW-13892)

• After renaming a track in Pro Tools it was possible for Channel view to fail to display the new name (GWSW-13829)

• It was possible for the wrong track to be displayed as attentioned after being moved in Pro Tools (GWSW-13777)

• Meters on tablets in Meters mode could fail to switch to green from blue (GWSW-13748)

• It was possible for meters to fail to operate while meter type was set to RMS (GWSW-13752)


• Abbreviations for Group and Track names needed improvement (GWSW-13694)

• Nuendo: It was possible for Functions 9-16 to fail to be displayed (GWSW-13773)

S1, S3, Dock, Avid Control, and Artist Series with EuControl Software• S1: It was possible for Layouts to not always get recalled correctly after spilling a VCA (GWSW-13779)

• GWSW-13714

• S1: When connected via Link Local the S1 could require an additional reboot at before being recognized in EuControl (GWSW-13714)

• S1: Spilling and unspilling a VCA by double-pressing the Sel switch could respond inconsistently (GWSW-13498)

• S3: Simultaneously pressing Save + Cancel (the “Eye” command) would fail to fully engage “Eye” mode (GWSW-13442) • S3: It was possible for the User button to fail to show its assignment in the Soft Key Editor (GWSW-13819)

• Cycling through automation modes from a surface such as S1 could incorrectly disable Trim and reset the track Automation mode to off (GWSW-13755)

What Was Fixed in EuControl 20.1

EuControl Software• Dragging surfaces to My Surfaces list could incorrectly position units (GWSW-13448)

• Key Injection could fail to work on macOS (GWSW-13535)

• Soft Key assignments could fail to display in the Soft Keys tab of EuControl Settings (GWSW-13449)

Avid Control• Enabling the Display breaks on track color setting could result in unusable Tracks view (GWSW-13483)

• It was possible for the Universe view yellow border to appear incorrectly in sessions with 12 or more tracks (GWSW-13579)

• It was possible for multiple tablets to have same MAC addresses and be unable to connect (GWSW-13654)(If the Show Info dialog in EuControl settings indicates this problem, uninstall and then re-install Avid Control on your tablet(s))

• The Universe view could stop working as expected for Track Scroller in Channel View (GWSW-13573)

• It was possible for Channel View to display Pan when Insert was the selected function (GWSW-13553)

• Recalling a Layout could reposition the Layout selector list to the first or last available Layout (GWSW-13552)

• Changing track order in Pro Tools could cause some to stop displaying meters (GWSW-13548)

• It was possible to be unable to select tracks while tapping a displayed track in Channel view Portrait mode (GWSW-13484)

• Soft keys text sizes were not big enough for larger tablets (GWSW-13398)

• The Settings view could fail to close when tapping outside the displayed settings area (GWSW-13590)

• The Gear icon could be unavailable on some phones with curved screens (GWSW-13396)

• Track colors could fail to be displayed in Tracks and Channel views when connected to Logic Pro X (GWSW-13652)

S1, S3, Dock, Avid Control, and Artist Series with EuControl Software• S1: Fader ballistics have been improved

Important: Be sure to update firmware on all units using the updater in the Surfaces tab of EuControl Settings.

• S1: Setting a static IP address could sometimes be ignored (GWSW-13546)Important: Be sure to update firmware on all units using the updater in the Surfaces tab of EuControl Settings.

• S3: When the Open Windows on Workstation When Editing From DAW Click setting was set to S3 Upper Knobs, track se-lection could incorrectly close desired windows (GWSW-13631)

Be sure to update your S1 (and other surfaces) to the newest firmware provided in EuControl 19.12.1.

Further improvements to fader ballistics are in development, including accuracy of touching a fader for the first time after a move, and other behavior.


• Dock: It was possible for Dock soft key switches to fall out of sync with Avid Control (GWSW-13572)

• Dock with Avid Control: Plug-in parameter overview could unexpectedly switch back when an encoder was pressed (GWSW-13489)

• LED indicators on Avid Dock Mute, Solo, Sel, and Rec switches could fail to work correctly with Pro Tools (GWSW-13571)• Several Surface soft keys could fail to function with non-EUCON applications (GWSW-13545)

Known IssuesThe following issues are not addressed in EuControl 20.11. Where applicable, a workaround is provided.

General Issues• Microsoft Windows 10 Creators Update

If your system is running Microsoft Windows 10 Creators Update do not enable the Enable External Workstations in EuControl to avoid problems with mouse clicks.

Updating Firmware on EuControl SurfacesTo update firmware:

1 After updating EuControl software, click (Mac) or double-click (Windows) the EuControl icon and select EuControl Settings.

2 If necessary, click Surfaces to display the Surfaces tab.

3 Click a surface in the My Surfaces list so it is highlighted. If multiple surfaces are listed in the My Surfaces list, make sure only one surface is highlighted.

4 Click Update Firmware.

5 Follow the instructions in the Update Firmware dialog box to proceed, and make sure to observe the following guidelines when updating firmware:• Ensure that all surfaces are connected to a trustworthy power source.• Do not power off the surface during the update or attempt to interrupt the update.• The status of the firmware update is shown in the EuControl dialog, and on the surface displays.

6 Click Done when the firmware update is complete. Repeat this procedure for each surface in your system.

Firmware must be updated on each surface separately. Updating firmware on multiple devices at the same time is not supported.


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Chapter 1: IntroductionSystem Requirements and CompatibilitySoftware InstallationAbout This GuideHow to Use this PDF GuideResourcesAccount Activation, Product Registration, and License ActivationGet Started Fast Video TutorialsSupport and DownloadsProducts and DevelopersNews and Events

Chapter 2: New Features in EuControl 2020.11Folder SpillSpilling a FolderVCA/Folder Spill Settings

Avid Control DesktopSystem Requirements and CompatibilityInstalling Avid Control DesktopAdding Avid Control Desktop to My SurfacesAvid Control Desktop Settings

EQ and DYN CyclingSpecifying the Slot for EQ/Dyn Cycling

Bank by Whole SurfaceAuto-Bank to Selected Tracks (Control App follows DAW)Recall Banked Position with LayoutNew View Banking Mode Preference for Avid Control AppRename Tracks from Avid ControlUp to 32 Folddowns in Avid Control MonitoringOptional Avid Control Notification of Workstation Dialog On-ScreenDock Primary Soft Keys and Eye Mode on the DockInstaller for EUCON Workstation Renamed External WorkstationImport and Export Soft Key AppsetsImport and Export Layouts (Titles)

Chapter 3: EuControl v2020.11 Release NotesWhat’s Fixed in EuControl 2020.11What Was Fixed in Previous Versions of EuControlWhat Was Fixed in 20.6.1What Was Fixed in 20.6What Was Fixed in EuControl 20.5What Was Fixed in EuControl 20.1

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