Controller Editor
Controller Editor is a Native Instruments utility for creating and managing custom MIDI assignments and templates for supported NI hardware controllers.
What is Controller Editor?
Controller Editor is a macOS desktop utility for configuring supported Native Instruments hardware as MIDI controllers. It helps musicians, producers, and DJs create custom MIDI assignments, edit controller templates, and switch compatible devices into MIDI mode for use with other software or hardware. The app is commonly used with supported MASCHINE and TRAKTOR KONTROL devices when you want hands-on control over transport, mixer, effects, or other MIDI-mapped functions. It also lets users load, save, and manage templates so the same controller can be adapted to different studio or live workflows. On Mac, it is typically installed in the Native Instruments Applications folder and used alongside compatible NI controller hardware rather than as a standalone creative tool. Native Instruments provides it as a free companion utility for supported devices.
Key features
- Create custom MIDI assignments for supported NI controllers
- Edit and manage controller templates for different workflows
- Switch compatible hardware into MIDI mode for external control
- Load and save mappings for studio or live performance setups
- Use NI controllers to control other MIDI-capable software or hardware
- Work with supported MASCHINE and TRAKTOR KONTROL devices
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
This is legitimate controller-configuration software from Native Instruments. It normally interacts with connected NI hardware and your MIDI setup, and removing it only affects your ability to edit templates or custom controller mappings for supported devices. Keep any saved templates or exported mappings you rely on before uninstalling or replacing the app.
Recommendation: Keep Controller Editor if you use compatible Native Instruments hardware in MIDI mode or depend on custom mappings. If you no longer use supported NI controllers, you can remove it without affecting macOS itself, though your device-specific templates and editing workflow may no longer be available.
Common paths
/Applications/Native Instruments/Controller Editor.app
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.native-instruments.Controller Editor.plist
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