Before you start, ensure you have vMix 21 or higher (though most versions from vMix 18+ work fine). You also need the vMix Social/HTTP Server enabled.
Many versions of UTC scripts or applications can connect to external data sources (like Excel spreadsheets, JSON feeds, or XML). This allows for automated updates—ideal for esports or live scoreboards where manual entry is too slow.
| Feature | Free | Pro ($19 one-time) | |--------|------|--------------------| | Text field update | ✅ | ✅ | | Preset saving | 3 presets | Unlimited | | Image field update | ✅ | ✅ | | Batch update | ❌ | ✅ | | Macro builder | ❌ | ✅ | | Companion module export | ❌ | ✅ | | Auto-detect fields | ❌ | ✅ | | Scoreboard templates | 1 template | 10+ | vmix universal title controller free
vMix Universal Title Controller — free, powerful, and ridiculously flexible. Add dynamic lower-thirds, animated bugs, scoreboards, and data-driven overlays to any live production with easy drag-and-drop setup and full keyboard/remote control support.
Hook (0–5s): “Tired of static titles in your livestreams?” Problem (5–12s): Quick cut of a flat lower-third → “Looks amateur and slow.” Solution (12–35s): Show vMix Universal Title Controller UI, dragging templates, linking fields to vMix inputs and XML data. Voiceover: “Create reusable templates, bind text/images/colours to live sources, and trigger animations instantly—no designer needed.” Call to action (35–45s): “Download the free Universal Title Controller and upgrade your graphics today.” End card (45–60s): Logo, “Free — Works with vMix” and link text. Before you start, ensure you have vMix 21
Communication Protocol: vMix HTTP API (no authentication needed if vMix’s Web Controller is enabled).
Commands used:
Frontend Options (Free-oriented):
Backend (if needed):
vMix Pro includes GT Title Designer and Dynamic Titles. To change text on a standard GT Title, you usually have to: vMix Universal Title Controller — free, powerful, and
This is fine for one person. But in a live show with multiple contributors, it breaks down. Imagine:
The vMix Universal Title Controller solves this by: