Using MixEffect with Companion and Stream Deck
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- A video on how to configure MixEffect for use with Stream Deck via Companion.
00:00 - Companion and Stream Deck support
01:06 - Enable Automations and Enable OSC
01:17 - Configure your switchers
02:00 - Downloading Companion
04:16 - Adding a Button
06:32 - Adding images to Stream Deck buttons
08:52 - OSC Commands
- MixEffect OSC Documentation: mixeffect.app/docs/osc
- MixEffect SuperSource: mixeffect.app/docs/supersource
- Companion: bitfocus.io
- Elgato Stream Deck: www.elgato.com/en/stream-deck-xl - Věda a technologie
Outstanding. I was just going to request such a video and here it is! Thank you. More videos on Stream Deck and Companion implementation would be greatly appreciated.
Good stuff Adam! Already have this working. MixEffect just keeps getting better & better! Thanks for all your efforts.
You are an absolute genius. Love this feature so much!
Adam, your software and attention to detail in both the application and the documentation is incredible. You have created a masterpiece for the video production industry.
Thank you for the kind comment! Working on a release for next week with a new feature for those who use MixEffect primarily away from the desk. Will have a video on it when the release it out!
Thanks a lot Adam for your great work and support!
You're welcome!
Amazing stuff! The integration is seamless.
Fantastic. Thanks for sharing how to do this! Super useful.
Great video and great product. Thanks !
Great stuff Adam - thanks.
Best software for ATEM. Thanks!
Adam Tow, I love your product! Thank you for the invention. I purchased an ATEM 2ME Advanced Panel with the Mini Extreme ISO and I am ready for Macros to thank You!!! Gotta Stream DECK XL TOO this article is GREAT Timing!
You're welcome. I have more videos planned, including a section on how to use macros in MixEffect. Stay tuned!
@@AdamTowTow Will do! Please Let me know about any other great opportunities to support your great products!
Thx for your insights!
Amazing stuff!
You're a genius. OMG this is amazing
This is fantastic!
Great job 🏆
fantastic. thank you soooo much !!!!
I am using ME on my m1 laptop. I was going to do StreamDeck integration, but the setup is a bit complex for my short deadline, so I just created the 2 main SuperSource layouts I am using as favorites and hitting keystrokes on the keyboard to switch. Thanks for that.
Cool.
This is fantastic! I saw in the video a MixEffect (Mac mini) is there plan for a desktop version of the app?
There is a version of MixEffect available for download for Apple Silicon Macs. Doubtful that I will port it over to Intel Macs at the moment. There is no official support for M1 Macs, as there are some UI oddities that I haven't been able to fix. More information here: mixeffect.app/docs/compatibility#apple-silicon-macs
Hey, Adam! I'm having some trouble getting companion to communicate with mix effect on my ipad. I have tried using both the mix effect preset in companion and the generic OSC and have confirmed the IP address of the ipad as the target IP during set up. The OSC port number also matches. The one thing I can think of is that when I launch companion, I can't launch the gui without selecting one of the options that appear in my drop down. These have different IPs, one being a local host, wireless, and other.
Any thoughts?
Awesome as always, Adam! This video uses, however, the Generic OSC module in Companion. In the latest Companion betas there's a specific MixEffect module (as you mentioned elsewhere). Awesome!! Now how would I setup my Streamdecks via Companion with this new module? Is there already another video that shows this?
I would watch this video instead: czcams.com/video/ElhBOvzVylQ/video.html
we have an updated version of the native module coming soon with support for all the OSC commands in MixEffect 1.2.3.
@@AdamTow Thanks so much! Works fine now! 👍👍
Just purchased MixEffect. Love it so far. I also use vmix. Can you show an effective way to use computers (vmix/obs/etc) for overlays and chat messages?
I don't have much experience using OBS and zero on Vmix (since I'm on a Mac).
I have used H2R Graphics (heretorecord.com/graphics/). This person has some videos that shows how he uses his AMP with OBS (czcams.com/users/CreateConsumeRepeatfeatured). And Aaron Parecki has videos on how he integrates his chats into his streams (czcams.com/video/HwctGtdsHZI/video.html).
Hi Adam, thanks for MixEffect, it's amazing, I would like to know why you don't have the plugin for the native StreamDEck app? it would be perfect. Thanks
Adding Companion support was easier. It would be nice to have a native Stream Deck plugin, but I either have to find a developer who can assist or build it myself. It's not currently on my roadmap, as I'm working on getting iOS 16 compatibility this summer.
@@AdamTow ok thanks so much!
This was super amazing! Just want to know if it will still work on stream deck when the phone is in standby mode?(black screen) or should be always on?
Phone needs to be on. MixEffect needs to be running in the foreground or in the background if you have the Run in Background feature enabled (docs.mixeffect.app/explore/run-in-background).
It would be awesome to drag the favorites super courses from place 4 to 1. Also it would be great to change the super source camera presets without having to save it again.
If you enable Show Box Sources, you will be able to tap a box followed by a preset. If you want to swap between two boxes, there's an option in the menu, you can use shortcuts, or you can use MixEffect's Companion/Stream Deck integration.
What do you mean by changing the SuperSource camera presets without having to "same" it again?
@@AdamTow *save it again 🤔
@@JoshKaufmanstuff So you'd want the presets to save automatically whenever you make a change? Unfortunately, the way the SuperSource Visual Editor is set up, it's designed more of as a workspace for how the SuperSource is being displayed in real-time, rather than as an editing box for the current SuperSource. If I were to create a dedicated SuperSource Preset Editor, adding the auto-saving would be do-able.
hello Adam I really inspired your video clips. i have a question! I'm using 8K Constelleation so how can i insert the path for Supersource ? In my case have 2 supersorce (SSRC1 and SSRC2) Could u advice to me what i have to do ?
and also can I change border value per super source preset ??? it that possible ?
no way to change SSRC border using MixEffect Companion support at the moment. you might be able to do this with the ATEM companion module or via Shortcuts and MixEffect.
You use multiple arguments in Companion. the first string is the name of the preset and the second string is the SSRC ID. for instance:
Path: /mixeffect/SSRC/preset
Arguments: “Four Grid” “2”
Hey Adam, can you show me how to add a background color so I know which supersource is in use?
You can use the feedback system in Companion and the MixEffect module to see which source is on program or preview and update the color of the button accordingly. Look for the "me: Program" or "me: Preview" feedback options in the Feedbacks tab for a button.
I am usein the Companion v2.2.0 (2.2.0-bb5050a6-7372)
Love this, but I work in an area where Internet/Wifi isn’t always steady.
Can I still use Mixeffect?
In that case, I would recommend using an Ethernet dongle with your iOS device. If you are on a Lightning-equipped iPhone or iPad, the Lightning to USB-3 cable + a USB Ethernet adapter. If you have a USB-C equipped iPad, get a USB-C hub with an Ethernet port or a USB-C to Ethernet adapter. The other alternative is to provide your own wireless router that connects the ATEM, Mac/PC, and your iOS devices to the work’s network.
Adam I downloaded your MixEffect companion profile for stream deck, but unable to install. I keep get message no app to open this file. I See on you page it says Open in app , the archive , or this product ISN’T mobile friendly. So I load to my desktop. Do I need to download additional software?
You have to import the file from the Companion admin page. On the right hand side of Companion, there is a tab to Import/Export. Click that and click the button to import a Companion Config file. Select the file that you downloaded and it will install and replace your existing configuration (make a backup beforehand).
Hi, I've been wondering if you're planning to release an android version of your app? Thanks
No plans for an Android version. I explain my reasons here: docs.mixeffect.app/support/compatibility#android
Hi I just Purchased Mix Effect on Ipad can't find the MixEffects Preset Grids
Are you referring to the SuperSource Presets? First, make sure you have an ATEM that supports SuperSource like an ATEM Mini Extreme, Mini Extreme ISO, SDI Extreme ISO, 2 M/E Production Studio 4K, 2 M/E Constellation HD, 4 M/E Broadcast Studio 4K, 4 M/E Constellation HD, or Constellation 8K.
If you have one of these ATEM, and the presets aren’t appearing, go to MixEffect Settings > Reset > Reset Presets.
Hi Adam, are you able to use the MixEffect on iPad with a Stream Deck?
Without using a computer I meant to ask
Stream Deck requires a computer to control it, using Elgato's Stream Deck software or Bitfocus Companion. MixEffect cannot control a Stream Deck natively, but it can be controlled by a Stream Deck (running Companion).
Can you trigger a shortcut on the iPad to run the more complex actions using the stream deck?
Mentioned this in another comment, but documentation on running shortcuts via OSC can be found here: mixeffect.app/docs/osc#run-shortcut
@@AdamTow Yeah I asked twice. Realized the other video was a better place to ask.
Thanks!
Great app and great video, thank you!
Inam having issues here, actually... I've used a mac with streamdeck and I've been able to configure everything correctly; yesterday k was trying to use those buttons on a windows computer with a different streamdeck but i cannot make it work... Ive imported the buttons and companion sends commanda correctly, but i cannot see those buttons on the new streamdeck...any ideas? What am I missing?
Are you running the Elgato StreamDeck software alongside Companion? Did you make sure to allow Companion to run alongside the native StreamDeck software?
@@AdamTow yes to the first one, I don't know how to do the second one
@@lucagiarrizzo2806 Go to Companion's GUI admin, click on settings. There will be an option to run Companion alongside the StreamDeck. You'll then need to get the Companion plugin for the StreamDeck and install it.
Hi Adam.
This might be a stupid question, but is the Stream Deck connected to the Network via Ethernet or is it connected to computer by USB connection?!!!!
Because I have done all the things you have shown here, but can't get the right result!
Connected to your computer via USB. I've updated the instructions here: docs.mixeffect.app/automate/osc/enabling-osc-in-mixeffect
@@AdamTow Thank you so much.
Hi Adam.
I purchased
MixEffect-32-Extreme-Companion
COMPANIONCONFIG1.9 MB
But it gives me an error.
Can you contact me via email at mixeffect (at) tow (dot) com from the email you used to purchase the profile? Will be able to better help you there.
Super excited about this. Thank you so much Adam!
Should I be concerned about having to reset IPs if they're not static?
Statics are always more reliable. But if it changes, make sure you have ATEM Setup handy so you can get the current IP address. A future version of MixEffect might support querying the network for ATEMs but I don’t support it at the moment.
Makes sense. Static isn't difficult.
Thanks for the quick response!
can we use companion to connect to LED Screen processor?
I would pose this question to the Companion community: bitfocus.io/companion/
dear Adam. I have tried to use the Companio-Icon from the MixEffect App. The App is 72x41 px. Companion tells me, that the image must be at least 72x58 px. i am sorry, that I cant use the Icons from the MixEffect App....
Update to version 1.0.5 of MixEffect. I changed the exported preset icon for Companion to 72x58.
When will we have a native MixEffect module for Companion which doesn't require MixEffect OSC documentation spelunking?
Also, a lot of us run Companion on a Raspberry Pi, FYI.
Thanks much!
Eventually, I think there will be a MixEffect Companion module. I have a backlog of things to implement, so I don’t know if I will be the one to write it or if someone in the Companion community will work with me to get it done.
@@AdamTow another thing that would be great is to control companion buttons/actions in MixEffect. Like overlay
@@AndersWangensteen If you are on the iPad, could you do a Split View or use Slide Over to bring in Mobile Safari pointing to Companion's web emulator page?
@@AdamTow great thanks for the advices 👌🏻
I can't seem to get this to work. I have the latest build of Companion, the latest version of MixEffect Pro, the latest iOS version (16.1.1) and a Stream Deck XL. I have enabled OSC Server in MixEffect Pro and I am able to successfully set up a connection (green OK) to mixeffect (Adam Tow) in Companion. I have double-checked that the ports match up between MixEffect Pro and Companion. I have tried adding a bunch of different buttons with mixeffect actions but nothing seems to work. When I press a button on the stream deck, am I supposed to see MixEffect Pro on the iPad change accordingly? I am assuming yes, but nothing is changing in MixEffect Pro on the iPad and therefore nothing is changing on the ATEM mini extreme ISO.
Maybe something broke in iOS 16? For whatever it is worth, I just bought MixEffect Pro and I am trying this for the first time. MixEffect Pro DOES control the ATEM, I just can't get the StreamDeck to control MixEffect Pro.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Alright, just got it working by just simply restarting MixEffect Pro, and it's now working great!
Good to see that you have it working now. If you ever change the OSC enable toggles or port numbers on MixEffect, you may need to disconnect and reconnect MixEffect in order for the OSC Server to be reinitialized.
Happy switching now!
Is there anyway to use Mixeffect on Mac ? Without using an iphone or ipad ?
If you have a Mac powered by Apple Silicon, there is a version of MixEffect available on the App Store. Please read this for more details on support and compatibility: mixeffect.app/docs/compatibility#apple-silicon-macs
@@AdamTow Ok thanks ! My current setup is an old McBook Pro and I will soon switch to a M1 Mac book air, so I will take the computer version soon :)
This looks great but the app saves the thumbnails as JPGs but Companion only accepts PNGs, unless there is a setting that I missed
They should be saved as PNGs in the Photos app. How are you trying to export them to your computer? Can you try using AirDrop? That should send it as a PNG instead of a JPG.
@@AdamTow My iPad saves them as JPGs from MixEffect
@@thecrisisteam9584 I ask again, how are you trying to transfer them to your computer when the Share Sheet appears in the Photos app?
360P ㅠㅠ please 1080P
I uploaded a 1080p version. Not sure why it hasn’t been processed yet.
@@AdamTow THK :)