Control Surface

How

  1. Install a control surface app on the iPad
  2. Install any required companion app on the Mac
  3. Connect both devices to the same network
  4. Open the control app on the iPad
  5. Assign buttons, sliders, or commands to Mac actions

Try this

Set up one button on a control surface app to trigger an action on the Mac — mute audio, run a shortcut, or start recording.

Why it works

Use iPad apps as touch panels for music, streaming, shortcuts, or creative work.

The iPad becomes a custom button board.

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