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# External Controllers

<figure><img src="/files/J2y03VUUci16b01tSqEj" alt=""><figcaption><p>Show Settings - External Controllers tab showing Digico SQ7T configuration</p></figcaption></figure>

### Adding an External Controller

Clicking on the "+' in the left hand menu next to "External Controllers" will create a new External Controller within Atlas

### Deleting an External Controller

Clicking on the "Dustbin" logo in the top right will delete an External Controller from within Atlas.&#x20;

### Enable

Selecting this option will enable the External Controller for use within Atlas.&#x20;

{% hint style="success" %}
Atlas will keep multiple console integrations in synchronisation.&#x20;
{% endhint %}

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### Functions Associated with External Devices

#### Name

Allows the device to be given a name.&#x20;

#### Interface

Defines the network interface that Atlas will use to communicate with the selected external device.&#x20;

#### Address

Defines the IP address of the device that is required to be controlled by Atlas. This takes the IPV4 notation.&#x20;

#### Port

Defines the port number that Atlas will transmit OSC on for the selected device.&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
Atlas can output to up to 5 network interfaces, IP Addresses and ports for a given External Device. Select the "+" button next to the port text field to add additional network interfaces per device.
{% endhint %}

#### OSC Format

Allows the OSC format to be selected for the given External Controller. More information can be found within the [OSC Dictionary.](/glossary/atlas-controls.md)

#### Position Format

#### Space

### Controller Mode

Determines the mode in which the External Controller will operate.&#x20;

#### Control Only

Control allows Atlas based control data to be transmitted and received.&#x20;

#### Control & All Object Parameters

Allows Atlas based control data to be transmitted and received as well as **all** object parameter data relating to the Spatial Engine.&#x20;

#### Control & Specific Objects

Allows Atlas based control data to be transmitted and received as well as **selected** object parameter data relating to the Spatial Engine.&#x20;