Gamepad Control
pMix supports gamepads (MFi controllers, PlayStation, Xbox controllers connected via Bluetooth) for physical control of cameras and switching.
Connecting a gamepad
- Put your gamepad in pairing mode
- On the iPad, go to Settings → Bluetooth
- Connect the gamepad
- pMix automatically detects the connected gamepad
Camera control
When a PTZ-capable source is selected in preview:
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Left stick | Pan and tilt the camera |
| Right stick or triggers | Zoom in/out |
| D-pad | Fine-grained directional movement |
The stick deflection maps to speed — a small deflection moves slowly, full deflection moves at maximum speed.
Switching control
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| D-pad left/right | Navigate between sources in the grid |
| A button | Set the selected source as preview |
| B button | Execute the configured transition (preview → program) |
Why use a gamepad?
- Physical control — Joystick control feels more natural for camera movement than touch
- Simultaneous pan/tilt/zoom — Move on two axes plus zoom at the same time
- No screen interaction — Keep your eyes on the monitors, not on the touch controls
- Speed and precision — Proportional stick control gives smooth, variable-speed camera moves
Tips
- Low sensitivity — Start with gentle stick movements. Full-speed pan/tilt looks jarring on camera
- Practice — Smooth camera moves take practice. Rehearse before your production
- Combine with presets — Use the gamepad for fine adjustments and OSC/preset recall for major position changes