Software FAQ

Which operating systems does Palette work with?

Palette is compatible with Windows (7 and higher, 10 recommended; 64-bit only) and macOS (10.12 Sierra and higher). Please see our software downloads for full system requirements.

What versions of Adobe software are compatible with Palette?

Lightroom

Palette is developed for use with Lightroom Classic, Lightroom 6, and Lightroom CC 2014-2015. For more information on what Lightroom versions are supported, see this article.

Other Adobe Applications

Palette is compatible with the CC 2015.3 and later releases of Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Illustrator, and InDesign.

What other software is compatible with Palette?

Final Cut Pro X

Palette offers a beta integration with Final Cut Pro X, with support for timeline navigation and editing available for buttons and dials. While we're exploring the possibility of adding extended support for FCPX, slider control is currently limited to OS level controls such as volume and brightness.

Capture One 11+

Palette is developed for use with Capture One 11+ on macOS (10.12 Sierra and higher). Limited support also exists for Capture One 9.3 and 10 on both macOS and Windows.

While Palette can be used with Capture One through Keyboard mode on Windows, slider use is currently limited to OS level controls such as volume and brightness. If you use Windows and would like to see us expand Palette + C1 support, please send a request to Phase One here. For more information on what Capture One versions are supported, see this article.

Can I set keyboard shortcuts to Palette kits?

Yes. You can set various keyboard shortcuts with modifier keys (e.g Ctrl, Alt, Shift, Cmd) to Palette buttons and dials and use them with any application. You can read more about assigning shortcuts to Palette here.

Does Palette work with X software?

Palette works with any software that has functions which can be executed via keyboard shortcuts. You can read more about assigning shortcuts to Palette here.

We plan to release an SDK that will allow developers to contribute, build, and release support for more third-party applications. If you're interested in joining our developer program, please submit an inquiry here.

Does Palette support MIDI?

Yes! Any music or other applications that support MIDI protocol can be controlled with Palette buttons, dials, and sliders. Most MIDI software has integrated learning functions for recognizing Note On/Off (buttons and dial press), and Control Change (sliders and dial turns) messages assigned to Palette kits.

Read more about assigning MIDI to Palette here.