Vmix Universal Title Controller [hot] Jun 2026
Type into the UTC fields—watch your vMix title update in real time. Advanced vMix UTC Techniques
As of vMix 27 and 28, the Universal Title Controller has adopted even more features. Integration with allows UTC to automatically scrape and format Twitter/X feeds into on-screen crawls. The introduction of vMix Data Sources allows the UTC to connect directly to REST APIs (JSON) without needing intermediate scripts.
: Open UTC and enter the IP address of your vMix machine. If UTC is on the same PC, use 127.0.0.1 . vmix universal title controller
: Run the UTC on a separate laptop to allow a second operator to handle graphics while the main engineer switches the show.
: Download the latest version from the vMix Forums and extract the files to your computer. Type into the UTC fields—watch your vMix title
UTC allows widgets to talk to one another. For example, you can create a dropdown menu listing all the speakers at a conference. Selecting a speaker's name from the dropdown can automatically populate separate Text widgets with their specific job titles and corporate logos, ensuring zero typing errors during a fast-paced live transition. Syncing with External Hardware
Lower thirds for guests. A producer in the back room edits a text file with the guest’s name and credentials. vMix watches the file for changes. When the TD cuts to the guest, the name is already correct. The introduction of vMix Data Sources allows the
Incorporate basic scripting to trigger multiple vMix commands with a single button press.
Locate a to discuss specific scripting questions .
Click . The status indicator in the bottom corner should turn green, confirming a successful handshake. Step 3: Mapping a Lower Third