PT Control iPad app

[geohdude]

Looking for an elegant and cheap solution to control PT while doing overdub keys/perc/acoustics by myself away from the computer. It's a total vibe kill running back and forth 5'-20' hitting record

Did a quick browse of the manual and duc but I'm not certain about this solution; I don't have an iPad so I can't test this on my own. I need to be able to change playlists and create new playlists, toggle input monitor/arm tracks, and jump between memory locations at a minimum for this to be worthwhile. It seems like you should be able to create your own macro shortcuts to accomplish most of this but I'm looking for some confirmation before I jump in. Having an iPad fader is a plus because I don't have a controller at the moment and it might be nice to have for small rides if it isn't super latent. Is NeyFi more capable at these tasks off the bat?

System specs:
2013 Mac Pro 6,1
OS 10.10.5
PT12HD Native 12.5.1

TLDR; Can you change playlists/create new playlists, jump between memory locations on the Avid Control iPad app? Is it worth buying a used ipad just to run Control? Is neyfi a better solution/worth the price?

[Aaron ANV]

Hi geohdude. I think the PT Control app is great and use it for just what you describe. It can do everything you mention and then some. There is a soft keys page that gives you all sorts of options (menu, transport, view, elastic properties, new tracks, editing, memory locations, automation, playlists, etc.). There is also a tracks view where you can easily select input, record, solo, mute for any tracks and a mixer view with your faders and pans. I find myself opening this app just about every time I use pro tools. I'd go with at least a forth generation iPad to run it.

[geohdude]

@Aaron ANV - thanks for the input! I'll keep an eye out for a good price on an ipad and start adapting that workflow.

[Rich Breen]

PT Control is pretty nice, but worth noting that it's Eucon only, and will not co-exist nicely with non-Eucon controllers. If you're running an Icon or a C24 you won't be able to run PT Control simultaneously. Neyrinck's app OTOH works just fine alongside those controllers.

[Wizzoboy]

PT Control works with HUI controllers. Only downside is that the meters do not work on the HUI device when using PT Control.

[Rich Breen]

Oh - good to know. Definitely didn't play nice with my C24 or with D Command.