Control Suite is a set of interconnected After Effects extensions that speed up layer grouping, shortcuts, selections, and navigation, sharing a common framework for consistent controls and feedback across tools.
Developed by Scott Black.
About Control Suite
Control Suite comprises multiple extensions for Adobe After Effects designed to accelerate layer grouping, shortcuts, selections, and navigation. All tools share a unified framework, so shortcuts can be assigned or remapped without conflict and notifications provide consistent audio and visual cues wherever the cursor is. Settings are saved to disk, allowing configurations to be transferred between teams or studios for rapid reconfiguration. The suite has been tested and supported on After Effects 2024 and 2025 on both Apple Silicon macOS (macOS 13 Ventura or later) and Microsoft Windows 10 (64‑bit) or later.
Features
- Shared shortcuts: assign or remap controls across the whole suite without conflicts
- Unified notifications with consistent audio and visual feedback wherever your cursor is
- Template-ready settings that live on disk and can be moved between teams or studios for fast reconfiguration
- Focused on faster layer grouping, shortcuts, selections, and navigation
- Tested and supported on the 2024 and 2025 releases of After Effects
- Runs on both Apple Silicon macOS and Microsoft Windows
Best for
After Effects users who need faster layer grouping, unified shortcuts, and consistent navigation tools across a shared workflow.
Frequently asked questions
What After Effects versions does Control Suite support?
Control Suite is tested and supported on Adobe After Effects 2024 and 2025 releases.
What operating systems does Control Suite run on?
Control Suite runs on Windows 10 (64‑bit) or later and macOS 13 Ventura or later, requiring Apple Silicon on macOS.
Can Control Suite settings move between teams or studios?
Yes. Settings are stored on disk and can be transferred between teams or studios for quick reconfiguration.
Is Control Suite free?
The catalog lists Control Suite as free, but users should verify the current licensing terms on the developer’s page.
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