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LAYOUT: 24-TET by mlafontaineca

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:59:22 +0000

This layout enables the performance of 24-TET music on any MIDI keyboard. Keyboardists can now play music by the band Angine de Poitrine using a standard MIDI keyboard.

The pitch bend range must be +2 and -2 on your instrument.

Enjoy!

LAYOUT: Teenage Engineering Choir

Mon, 04 May 2026 22:02:28 +0000

Here's a little phoneme keyboard for the Teenage Engineering Choir.

Answered: LAYOUT: Zebra 2 Perform for Zebra 2 and ZebraHZ (The Dark Zebra)

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:56:25 +0000

This layout is an update of my previous layout. I added the C and D Controls for Zebra 3 as well as the TWERK function.

LAYOUT: Ghost Notes Swirls

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:42:43 +0000

This is a Layout for the Ghost Notes Swirls pedal (which is actually a firmware version of the Daedalus pedal).

It is necessary to press the 'INIT' button in the Layout to initiate a two-way conversation with the pedal. If this is not done, then the pedal will not update the knob values in the Layout.

Load this Layout, press the 'INIT' button, and toggle the A/B buttons - the Layout and pedal will stay in sync from this point forward until the pedal is turned off/on again.

Answered: Behringer JT-4000

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:03:35 +0000

I got also hands on a jt-4000 and i've edited your cool layout for my needs. I've added a Keyboard, and octave switch. You get visible Feedback when the arp is running, very nice. Added pitch and modulation, but mod seems to be the lfo2 amount. But the best for me was to add a prog# knob witch supercontrols the patch change and patch request at the same time. So changing the prog# automatically requests this patch. Maybe i get the picker back therefore.
Still trying to find more sysex parameters for arp on/off or Tempo.
But thanx at all for your work.

LAYOUT: Venko KORG M3

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:42:32 +0000

LAYOUT: Tonex Pedal

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:45:17 +0000

Full Layout for Tonex Pedal. You have to set your MIDI Chanel to Chanel 2.

Numeric Input Keypads

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 02:35:54 +0000

Onscreen keypad to select exact control value
- Additional precision for large range controls
- Alternate input method

NO StreamByter coding required - just configure two additional controls
- action button - sends the entered numbers to StreamByter module
- unique ID
- min, & max values
- SreamByter calculates the scaled MIDI value
- receive control - receives the scaled value
- match action unique ID
- supercontrol of layout object control

Custom keyboard actions can be defined
- e.g., split single input to Bank MSB and Program Change (included)
- custom actions do require SB coding

This version replaces the beta version previously shared. Compared to beta,
- uses standard MD supercontrols - (make similar, update MIDI values, select desired subcontrols)
- can configure controls on the fly
- no SB knowledge required other than pasting the provided code into the SB output rules field (if needed)
- matters only behind the scene, but greatly simplifies the SB code - all the special cases collapse into a general case.

Thanks to willspence for asking a question about input keypads.

https://youtu.be/VLHC3rWjbes

(Note - the headers were simplified in 1.01, after the video)

[Page] Look-Ahead Looper (with ValhallaDelay)

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:24:37 +0000

[explanation coming soon]

Named Ticks in Google Sheets

Answered: LAYOUT: Korg TR Rack-Trinity

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:42:17 +0000

Hi, how can I download it?

LAYOUT: Behringer Wave

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:12:36 +0000

Background

I bought myself a Behringer Wave recently. I love it, but I was confused by the menu diving. Behringer decided to emulate the synth in perfect detail, but I think they copied its menu system a little too closely - as in it can be frustrating to program (like any 80s synth). The problem is that many of the controls are complicated and you need a "legend" to help transcribe the single letter menu commands with the complex functions they actually perform.

MidiDesigner To The Rescue!

Behringer mapped all the controls to CC commands so I was able to quickly build a nice layout. There is nothing complicated here. MidiDesigner lets us easily build nice big picker box descriptions which helps to transcribe the controls to "english". It's a great example of how a good interface can speed up sound design. Once I finished the panel I was creating new sounds way faster. Although MidiDesigner can let you do some very complex coding and control, sometimes its best utility is acting like a Rosetta Stone (converting one language to another).

Controls are self explanatory. The panel is setup similar to the Behringer Wave menu.

Cheers

PS Thanks Dan for this brilliant application! I'd be lost without it.

Answered: Layout: Roland JX-10/MKS-70 with Vecoven PWM Kit

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:28:37 +0000

I still only see voice parameters for Tone A and no Tone toggle switch as in the iPG-800, am I missing smth crucial? If so apologies! (I can’t test myself as I’m waiting for the PWM upgrade to arrive..) Love the x/y enabled layout, hope this template is still alive!

Answered: Layout: Line 6 POD X3 Live

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:47:07 +0000

Dear jp,

This design looks really nice and I’ll try it.

Where can I gei it? The link didn’t works

BR Frank

PreenFM2 Editor

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 09:24:42 +0000

This is my Editor for the preenfm2. The „DIY frequency modulation sound generator“ Project.

Still in progress, but already usable for Instrument 1.

Edits for the other 3 instruments are following.

Patch select for all 4 instruments is possible.

Synchron Smart Orchestra 2

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:29:44 +0000

Hi,

Play the entire orchestra at once, including choir and percussion, focus on individual sections and solo instruments – or do both at the same time!

I had the best results by recording the notes first and orchestrate after with the layout.,

Enjoy!

https://www.vsl.co.at/products/synchron/smart-orchestra

Answered: LINE6 POD HD500 Layout (English)

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 12:46:55 +0000

Hi, i've just found this document, I don't know if was still available or not, i post just in case cound be useful for a future upgrade of this fantastic layout

POD Sysex Doc - March 5, 1999 Release

there are a lot of parameters and cc messages that coud be useful

Flexible Setlist Manager

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 01:35:04 +0000

I had done a very simplistic setlist manager a while ago (Setlist Manager), but a recent user question reminded me that it could be updated for more flexibility.

Flexible Setlist Manager

Simple setlist manager for MIDI Designer
Store programs that include settings for all your devices, plus optional jump destination
Step through saved programs +/-, or jump to non-contiguous programs
Optional remote control of step+ and jump via Cc or Note
"Set" picker provides shortcuts to specific programs

Add to your existing layout or use stand alone

Layout has MIDI Channel, Bank MSB, Bank LSB, and Program Change for four devices
Add or replace with controls necessary for your devices
Controls should be assigned as subcontrols of “Program Title”
If order of messages matters, adjust in “Program Title” relationships / subcontrols properties

To add to your layout, save then import the two pages, then copy StreamByter input rules

There is a bug in stepping -1 from program 002, bypasses 001 and rolls to 1024.

StreamByter handles two items - “flexible” remote controls and “jump”. If you hard-code the +/- controls and delete the jump functionality, SB is not needed.

To handle both the jump (relative) functionality and store program names & settings means we need both a traditional super/sub relationship and a preset relationship. This means the preset names are not functional for scrolling - you have to scroll in the program numbers picker.

If the relative jump is not needed, then the extra Program Numbers pickers is not needed - Program Names could then be enabled for scrolling.

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Dan had asked a question a while back about "modules" that can be added to multiple layouts. This is two modules - the setlist manager, plus two instances of a module for flexible remote controls - to dynamically select a channel and cc or note for remote operation of a MD control.

There are two advanced "techniques" in this layout that may prove useful in other situations:

programmable (or relative) jump for a control (in this case, we use an absolute program number for the jump target, but it can also work with relative values (+10 or -5, etc.)
dynamic configuration of input controls (vs having to edit the layout to change the control settings)

Future: this functionality can be extended to a basic program "sequencer," with repeats, etc. Not a note sequencer, but you could sequence drum machine patterns, etc.

Answered: LAYOUT: For Yamaha PSR SX-700

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 23:11:48 +0000

Jakiv - I just needed to make a few tweaks to the style volume sliders - by using CC they now work fine on my set up. Also added some buttons to control style stat/stop etc. thanks again for your time and hard work creating this.

TAL-U-NO-LX (ROLAND JUNO-60)

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:44:39 +0000

Layout for VST TAL-U-NO-LX control. MIDI control corresponds to the commands of the SFC-60 controller.

Answered: LAYOUT - ROLAND FANTOM X Editor

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:35:22 +0000

Elkbeat!

One question

In "Performance" screen - The "Part" selector button

What arrangement are the sounds based on?

0 1 U1-UltimatGrand
8 1 U30-Arie Piano
15 1 U43-Piano Oz
23 1 U71-So true...
31 1 U116-Dark Grand
38 1 U149-X Pure Grand
46 1 U179-JD-800 Piano
....
How can it be solved so that they are in order? See User, Preset A, Preset B,.....

LAYOUT: The Division Department 01/IV

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 11:09:21 +0000

Here's a little layout for analog drum synth 01/IV by The Divison Department, https://www.thedivisiondepartment.com/

LAYOUT: Roland MC-202 (Tubbutec MC-2oh2 Upgrade)

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:17:49 +0000

Simple layout for the MC-2oh2 upgrade from Tubbutec for the vintage Roland MC-202, see: https://tubbutec.de/mc-2oh2/

Version 1.2

Update for new MC-2oh2 firmware v1.21:
- Support for Midi CC 111: Swing amount
- Support for Midi CC 109: Speaker on/off

Version 1.1

Minor bugfixes
Some design changes
Added a "Get current values" button to retrieve the current set data from a connected device (powered by StreamByter)
Added a Latch button for the modifier buttons

Version 1.0

Initial Release

BETA: Chase Bliss Command Centre (ONWARD+MOODMK2+RMC+BLOOPER)

Sat, 10 Aug 2024 13:37:05 +0000

BETA! Layouts Combined with quick toggles in the bottom of page one of each pedal bank.

I'm still testing this. Please report any issues to me via DM on Instagram.. You can use the log to see what's going on.

Known bugs: None so far :-)

Individual layout files can be found here:

LAYOUT: Oxford Synthesiser Company OSCar (Tauntek Mod)

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 10:16:48 +0000

Here's a layout for another great firmware/MIDI interface update by Bob Grieb (http://tauntek.com/OSCar.htm).

If both MIDI In and Out are connected all controls update automatically when you switch between patches (known as Voices on the OSCar).

https://youtu.be/ucgs2uVhgKU

Layout: 'Mickie' MCU-compatible control surface with colour strips

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:28:10 +0000

MCU-compatible Layout, which should work with any MCU-savvy device/software.

This new version responds to scribble-strip colour messages, displaying up to 7 colours, plus 'dark'. Please note that the colours displayed by Mickie are:

00 - Dark
01 - Red
02 - Green
03 - Yellow
04 - Blue
05 - Pink/Purple
06 - Cyan
07 - White

The colours will only approximate a DAW's track colour. This is a limitation of the MCU protocol.

Please also note that Cubase, specifically, does not transmit colour information when using its legacy Remote Device method, but *can* by using the newer MIDI Remote facility. I have tested this successfully, for instance, with this remote script:

https://github.com/bjoluc/cubase-mcu-midiremote

I hope that MIDI Designer some day allows for dynamic text to accept and display scribble strip text, but for now this is as far as I can take it.

LAYOUT: CHASE BLISS ONWARD

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:58:41 +0000

https://youtu.be/GpyxaSEyB0s

How to use: 1) Install Midi Designer from the Apple App store 2) Download the layout file below and load it into the app 3) Open app menu -> config -> save layout. Optional - but it will save you a bit of time if you are switching layouts in future

Connecting:

Wired: Plug your iPad/iPhone/Mac into a USB enabled midi device that’s hooked up to a Chase Bliss compatible Midi box. I have tested this with a HX Stomp.
Bluetooth: I highly recommend the CME Widi jack. Use a midi box that's switchable to work with Chase Bliss pedals (Ring active). Because it's switchable you can then use any stereo TRS cable. I am using the Disaster Area Midi Box 4. Do not try using a Widi jack plugged directly into the Mood pedal's midi input - it won't work because the TRS cable CME use is wired up the standard way.

Midi Channel: Set to 2. You can easily change these by:

Tapping the More menu (top centre) then design mode
Double tap a tab and go to the controls pane.
Click Renumber controls (Channel & CC), and pick the channel you want to change everything on the tab to. Make sure Channel only is selected,
Tap apply.
Repeat the process for each tab with controls on them (it's quick and should take 1-2min to do). Save your layout so settings are retained (under More/Config/Actions/Save Layout As)

Dip Switch controls: these work by swiping across the control

Reset A Dial: Tap it a few times and it will jump to what I have set as default (you can change this in design mode). I've set the Hidden setting defaults, as per the manual, and the other dials are at noon.

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In-App Presets (Please see screenshot 3)

These need to be saved to the layout file.
If you are adding in-app presets, make sure you save your layout at the end of a session. This will write them to the layout file. Open the App Menu -> Tap Config -> Then tap Save Layout in the Actions Tab
Saving in-app presets: Use the ticker to pick the slot -> Hit Save -> Label your preset
If you want to see what the preset saving module is connected to or edit them:
- Go into design mode -> double tap the ticker -> Relationships tab.
- Then look at the subcontrols
- To add subcontrols: Hold your finger over the "drag to subcontrol" button then gliding it over the control. Then hit apply and save your layout.
- To remove subcontrols: Swipe from right to left on the list. Then hit apply and save your layout.

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Hidden stuff: If you happen to open design mode you'll notice there's a lot of panels with controls that are hidden in play mode (the yellow boxes). Don't delete them - they are super or sub controls, and necessary for mapping and functionality to work.

Customising this layout: If you'd like to make your own midi layout or modify what I created, Scott UHL Music has a great video on how to use the app

Issues: If you spot anything that has not been mapped correctly, let me know and I'll do my best solve them - You can see what commands are going out by using the log function in the more menu.

My Other controller layouts: Mood MK2, Blooper, Reverse Mode C, Mood MK1, Warped Vinyl HiFi & Microcosm - If you enjoy using these layouts I'd love to know in the comments or via Instagram.

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Disclaimers

This is a non-official layout. The Chase Bliss team are aware of it and have given me their blessing though.
For Midi Designer Pro app issues please contact the Midi Designer support team
For issues with pedal hardware or software please contact Chase Bliss.

https://youtu.be/6dv2gKEwOSA

Roland TR Pattern and Kit Display - Demo of new 10.5.0 SysEx string capability

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:28:42 +0000

SysEx Strings Demo with Roland TR 6s / TR 8s

This simple layout demos the MIDI Designer new ability to read text data from MIDI devices.

Enable Tx and Rx edit data on the TR.

Use the query buttons to load the list of patterns and kits into the pickers.

Once loaded, use the pickers to select and display current pattern, next pattern, and current kit names.

If you edit a pattern or kit name on the TR, requery to update the layout.

Behind the scenes on the query:

Depressing query button causes the following sequence:

Disable transmit from picker (don’t want to drive hardware all over while reading names) - Xmt Relay 1
Enable picker MIDI receive - Rcv Enable Relay
Scan (request) the 128 names - Scanner
Disable picker MIDI receive - Rcv Enable Relay
Enable transmit from picker - Xmt Relay 1
Recall active pattern / kit prior to scan action - Xmt Relay 1

Named Ticks with 0 or 127 values enable / disable the controlling buttons in the correct sequence. We add an extra tick before turning off receive to ensure the last name report is received.

No StreamByter is required to implement kits.

Inbound StreamByter is used for patterns to compress the V values from 20 00 - 2F 70 to 0-127 to simplify use as a SuperControl. We could use a 16384 named ticks control to do the remap, but that is more cumbersome than doing the remap in StreamByter.

Look for this capability to get added to the existing MIDI Designer layouts.

Feature Teaser

https://youtube.com/shorts/55E7WE-4shA?feature=share

LAYOUT: CHASE BLISS BLOOPER

Wed, 29 May 2024 11:12:38 +0000

29th May 2024: Blooper Layout Version 1

How to use: 1) Install Midi Designer from the Apple App store 2) Download the layout file below and load it into the app 3) Open app menu -> config -> save layout. Optional - but it will save you a bit of time if you are switching layouts in future

Connecting:

Wired: Plug your iPad/iPhone into a USB enabled midi device that’s hooked up to a Chase Bliss compatible Midi box. I have tested this with a HX Stomp.
Bluetooth: I highly recommend the CME Widi jack. Use a midi box that's switchable to work with Chase Bliss pedals (Ring active). Because it's switchable you can then use any stereo TRS cable. I am using the Disaster Area Midi Box 4. Do not try using a Widi jack plugged directly into the Mood pedal's midi input - it won't work because the TRS cable CME use is wired up the standard way.

Midi Channel: Set to 9. You can easily change these by:

Tapping the More menu (top centre) then design mode
Double tap a tab and go to the controls pane.
Click Renumber controls (Channel & CC), and pick the channel you want to change everything on the tab to. Make sure Channel only is selected,
Tap apply.
Repeat the process for each tab with controls on them (it's quick and should take 1-2min to do). Save your layout so settings are retained (under More/Config/Actions/Save Layout As)

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Presets:

Saving in-app presets: Use the ticker to pick the slot -> Hit Save -> Label your preset
If you want to see what the preset saving module is connected to or edit them:
- Go into design mode -> double tap the ticker -> Relationships tab.
- Then look at the subcontrols
- To add subcontrols: Hold your finger over the "drag to subcontrol" button then gliding it over the control. Then hit apply and save your layout.
- To remove subcontrols: Swipe from right to left on the list. Then hit apply and save your layout.

A NOTE ON PRESETS:

If you are adding in-app presets, make sure you save your layout at the end of a session. This will write them to the layout file. Open the App Menu -> Tap Config -> Then tap Save Layout in the Actions Tab
If you happen to open design mode you'll notice there's a lot of panels with controls that are hidden in play mode (the yellow boxes). Don't delete them - they are super or sub controls, and necessary for mapping and functionality to work. Feel free to tweak other controls though - e.g if you want to change a colour/size, move them elsewhere or switch out a dial of a fader etc.

A tip for those wishing to edit things: When you load this layout in it will be locked from making changes. But if you go into design mode, then tap on the padlock you can unlock elements to make changes. The app refers to 'Others' for controls (e.g buttons & sliders).

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If you'd like to make your own midi layout or modify what I created, Scott UHL Music has a really great video on how to use the app

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If you spot anything that has not been mapped correctly, let me know and I'll do my best solve them - You can see what commands are going out by using the log function in the more menu. If you enjoy using this layout I'd love to know in the comments or via Instagram.

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Disclaimers

This is a non-official layout. Use at your own risk. Joel and the Chase Bliss team have given my their blessing though.

I am not connected to Chase Bliss, and I don't work for Midi Designer. I made this for my personal use, and thought I'd post it here so other people can enjoy using it.

For Midi Designer Pro app issues please contact the Midi Designer support team

For issues with pedal hardware or software please contact Chase Bliss.

Layout: Akai MIDImix

Sat, 25 May 2024 18:51:57 +0000

Layout for Akai MIDImix with all features
and included complete working lights

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Wired connection between iPad and computer

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:44:32 +0000

Thought I'd share this. I have no affiliation with the company in question; I'm just a satisfied customer.

My solution to date for a wired connection between iPad and laptop has been a pair of mio USB/MIDI cables, connected by a pair of back-to-back DIN socket adapters.

A couple of weeks ago I discovered the device below, decided to give it a chance, and all seems well. It features an advantage over my old solution, in presenting 4 virtual MIDI ports at each end of the connection, which could open up new possibilities.

Unfortunately the only explanatory video I've seen of this device is in Spanish, but I could get the gist, at least enough for me to part with my money.

https://sevillasoft.com/index.php/midi-usb-usb

Roland TR-8S Manager

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 02:05:22 +0000

This is the same layout at the TR-6s, with the additional five tracks for the TR-8s.

See https://mididesigner.com/qa/10061 for more information.

For ease of maintenance, the layout is built with the TR-6s model ID, then SB is used to remap to the TR-8S model ID. This makes it easier to add functionality once to both layout versions. If you borrow controls to use in other layouts, you may want to change the model ID on the controls from 6D to 45 instead of relying on the SB translation, especially if you have other TR controls.

Dan and I have been bouncing ideas around as we build these TR layouts. One question is can you do an auto-load after kit changes? Yes, but how do you know the user has finished scrolling through kits? You don't want the settings scanner to start while the kit is still scrolling, potentially loading 1/2 of one kit settings, 1/2 of another. You can set a timer, but you might not want to always wait for the timer, or again you might start scrolling again. So we just do a subtle prompt. If the layout detects a kit change, but LOAD has not been activated, the LOAD button changes color as a prompt. initially had an arrow appear next to the button, but the color change is more subtle.

If you knew that only a single kit change would come in, such as under DAW control, you could automate the LOAD.

Roland TR-6S Manager

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 01:06:23 +0000

This version (1.3) of TR 6s Manager brings lots of upgrades

More live control of variations, including pattern chains
Stop at end of pattern
Loads your kit and pattern names, improved name displays
All pages prompt when load is required
Additional pattern and kit controls
Lots of behind the scenes work to improve performance

This is a merge of the SysEx strings demo layout, the live controls from the sequencer, with the prior Manager capability.

TR 8s version is coming, but this will work for 8s, select 8s on setup page (just missing the five additional 8s tracks)

Pages include

Mixer

Traditional mixer view, with key track and kit parameters

Variations

Current and next pattern
Variation and Pattern Chain control
Transport controls

Functional flow view of all effects and key settings.
To the right are quick-setting buttons, including DRY, which disables all effects

The TR must be connected via computer with Roland TR driver for this layout to work. The TR does not send SysEx over DIN MIDI necessary for the layout to function. You can use on an iPad if the MIDI is routed via a computer using the Roland TR driver.

Check back as we add more capability.

See https://mididesigner.com/qa/10063 for TR-8s version (upgrade there coming soon)

See https://mididesigner.com/qa/10040 where we post our accumulated TR SysEx decode.

https://youtu.be/veszaezj2Pk

Live keyboard rig control surface (GigPerformer)

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:34:08 +0000

This is my layout for controlling my plugins. All midi controls my Mac running Gig Performer 4 which hosts my plugins:-

Piano - Synthogy Ivory 3, Rhodes - Rhodes pro V8, Synth - Synthmaster 2, Kontakt with voice and brass samples, Hammond - Hammond B3x plugin.

I use image panels from free png images from the internet of buttons that I superimpose at various transparencies over the stock MD buttons and knobs. The hammond I have also used a wood image on the panel. The other panels have a black image panel with tranparency that has some highlights on it to make it look more real.

I use panels to reveal and hide to keep my live status simple and clear. I have to use a ‘shape’ that is black to hide or dim that is attached to a transparent panel, as the stock ‘black’ panel is dark grey and doesn’t quite work. I have kept the hiding panels slightly transparent and not completely black so that I can still make out the volumes positions etc before I switch on that sound.

i’ve also put orange ‘dummy’ buttons behind the Rhodes knobs to give them an orange ring glow.

Hope this is useful to someone.

Answered: Utilizing MIDI Designer Pro with analog gear

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:05:35 +0000

Hello, could you upload your layout?

Chase Bliss Warped Vinyl Hi-Fi

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 15:43:44 +0000

UPDATES:

15th March: Fixed follow Midi Clock toggle

Connecting to the pedals:

Wired: Plug your iPad/iPhone into a USB enabled midi device that’s hooked up to a Chase Bliss compatible Midi box. I have tested this with a HX Stomp.
Bluetooth: I highly recommend the CME Widi jack. Use a midi box that's switchable to work with Chase Bliss pedals (Ring active). Because it's switchable you can then use any stereo TRS cable. I am using the Disaster Area Midi Box 4. Do not try using a Widi jack plugged directly into the pedal's midi input - it won't work because the TRS cable CME use is wired up the standard way.

Midi Channels: You can change these by going into design mode. Then double tapping each tab and going to the controls pane. Repeat the process for each of the tabs and banks

Presets:

Saving in-app presets: Use the ticker to pick the slot -> Hit Save -> Label your preset
Recalling in-app presets: Use quick toggle buttons below slider.
Labelling preset toggles: 1) Go into 'Design Mode' 2) Tap the padlock to uncheck 'Others' (to allow changes) 3) Double tap the toggle to bring up a menu where you can title your preset button (if already unlocked you can skip the second action)

IMPORTANT:

If you are adding in-app grouped presets, make sure you save your layout at the end of a session. This will write them to the layout file. Open the App Menu -> Tap Config -> Then tap Save Layout in the Actions Tab
If you happen to open design mode you'll notice there's a lot of panels with controls that are hidden in play mode ( the yellow boxes). Don't delete them - they are super or sub controls, and necessary for mapping and functionality to work. Feel free to tweak other controls though - e.g if you want to change a colour/size, move them elsewhere or switch out a dial of a fader etc.

Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yaaasounds/

Disclaimers

Chase Bliss have given me a thumbs up, but note this is a non-official layout.
I am not connected to Chase Bliss, and I don't work for Midi Designer. I made this for my personal use, and thought I'd post it here so other people can enjoy using it
For Midi Designer Pro app issues please contact the Midi Designer support team
For issues with pedal hardware or software please contact Chase Bliss.

Yamaha FGDP-50 Drum Pad

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:41:04 +0000

The Yamaha FGDP-50 Finger Pad is a toy for drummers, but it's quite fun to play. This layout gives you direct access to Kit selection.

There's more to the MIDI Spec, and I might add more functionality later.

FGDP-50 MIDI Spec [ link ] [ all manuals ]
Named Ticks Maker in Google Sheets [ link ]
Info on the FGDP-50 [ link ]
Video demo [ Instagram ]

Roland TR-6S & TR-8S Remote Control and Basic Sequencer

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 03:34:27 +0000

TR 6s / 8s Variation and Pattern Controls

Provides:

Precise stop on downbeat
Remote control of variations and fill settings
Manual or automatic sequence through a set of variations
Manual or automatic sequence through a set of variations and patterns

This is a work in progress. Watch for updates as I complete development as discussed below.

Connection:

Unfortunately, the data needed for this layout only comes via USB (at least I have not figured out switch settings to get it out DIN MIDI), so the connection has to be via a computer with the appropriate Roland driver.

Setup:

Check MIDI Designer Config / Pedalboards / Pedalboard supercontrols affect only current pages subcontrols - ON for right page - see image
Complete steps 1-5 in the setup block
For remote control of step advance, via note or Cc, make appropriate settings in remote control settings
The default settings can be changed in the StreamByter input rules - locations are labeled

This layout writes data to

system settings - Tx and Rx edit data ON
pattern variation settings - variations selected, fill, cycle, and auto-fill

No other data should be impacted. To preserve existing pattern variation settings, turn off auto-save.

Pages

Left
- Beat display, start, stop now & stop end controls
- current variation & kit # and title
- Tempo
- “exclusive” or “inclusive” selection of current variations
  - Inclusive will not allow turning off all variations - TRs get weird when this happens
- Scatter display - illuminates when the “scatter” fill is active
- The pattern selector at top left does NOT do a beat synchronized change
Start / Stop control (TR has a four beat count in for remote start)
Three right pages, with increasing levels of control
- Manual sequencing of variations
- Manual / Automatic sequencing of variations
- Manual / Automatic sequencing of variations and patterns

For pattern sequencing, this forces the pattern change on the next downbeat by clearing current variations.

Some things that should be possible:

Extended fills & transitions. Make two or more patterns similar, use the first A-H for normal bars, use second A-H for enhanced fills and transitions (two or four bars vs one), etc.

Sequencer

Choices are
- Auto / Manual run (manual advances on step button or remote control)
- If Auto, number of bars to repeat before next step
- Whether to stop at end of bar (after repeats in auto)
- Use the STEP button or remote control to advance in play, the +1/-1 buttons are for use in editing
- The three sets of sequencer steps are independent
I am working on a more advanced sequencer, adding
- for each step, selection of # of bars to repeat, or wait for manual advance (vamping, etc.)
- loop an arbitrary selection of steps # of times (up to last 10 steps, up to 10 times, etc.)
- jump to arbitrary nearby (not just next step) (+/- 64 steps)
- dynamic indexing by songs (vs 200, 400, 600, …)

So I would not try to load your complete playlist in the current version. But if you do save data in the sequencers, save the layout to save your work.

The “sequencer” works at the measure level, not sequencing notes, but the drum machine settings for next measure, and how many times to repeat the measure, etc.. Then loads the settings to the Tr so it is ready for next downbeat.

Limitations

Roland have not provided the SysEx definition for the TRs, this implements what I have been able to decode so far. Really no magic here, just watching the data sent by the TRs in run or when communicating with the editor.
Some things still working toward:
- Display currently playing variation
- Remote actuation & display of fill (this will actuate Scatter, but only for the remainder of current bar)
I have not spent much time assessing the “fill cycle” behavior with change of settings, could be some work here to make more predictable.
The SB code could be more compact if subroutines worked in MIDI Designer - the lack of subroutines forces a more linear thought process (which might actually be more logical)
This control uses a quantity of SysEx traffic. There may be architectures where this may not be optimum.
If the TR is connected, you can use any of the variation controls to program sequencer steps. If the TR is not connected, you have to use the dial in sequencer settings block.
This was tested on the 6s.

Free vs Premium

Remote variation control and manual sequencing work in Free - this should give a feel if the capability is something potentially useful for your workflow
Remaining capability requires Premium

I have not tried to replicate capability in the Roland TR editor - it works for what it does. My focus is on things the editor cannot do.

Thanks to "mike" on StreamByter forum who got me re-engaged on this effort.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwG0IfNU2b4

DSI Tetra (with Sys-Ex receive)

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 16:40:12 +0000

This is not a passive editor. By hooking up both MIDI in and out to/from the Tetra you can use the 'Retrieve Program' button in the Layout, and the Tetra will send the currently buffered Program (by Sys-Ex dump) to MD. This Layout will then reflect the received Program data for analysis and editing. You can also initiate a Program dump from the Tetra's own menu.

This Layout contains buttons for Oscillator 1 and 2 'Wave Reset'. These parameters are not mentioned in the Tetra manual.

There is a 'Basic Patch' button that recalls the DSI equivalent from MD's Preset 10 location.

I have included a couple of note on/off trigger buttons for the sequencer.

I embraced the two-page format for this Layout. I have chosen what I consider to be useful combinations for L/R pages.

* Early versions of this Layout required 'Supercontrols Send Own Values' to be switched on in MD's Config - Options. If this was not done then the oscillator shape buttons would not function. This requirement was removed from Version 5 onwards.

There are limitations:

I have not implemented edit access for all of the 'Global' parameters. Some of them are problematical (switching off NPRN reception would disable this Layout, for instance!). Retrieving Global data will display current Global parameter values, however.
I have not addressed Layers or Combos. I don't use these myself, so the considerable amount of work to expand the Layout is not justified.
Programs must be saved using the Program Write procedure on the Tetra itself.
Although it should be possible to edit the Assignable Parameters 1-4 from MD, I found that any message received by the Tetra reset these Parameters to zero. I have made the MD controls read-only, so they will have to be edited on the Tetra itself.

RheyneMIDI - control surface for Ableton

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 02:26:02 +0000

Here's the Ableton control surface I've been using for many years, mainly handling audio return channels for various instruments in my live looping setup, both hardware and software. I've included a copy of an Ableton template with the controls from pages 1-4 mapped to the MIDI Designer template. Each channel contains a reverb, delay and filter, with the channel header's colors in Ableton matching those in the MIDI Designer template. The top two knobs in each group controls the reverb amount and mix, the bottom two knobs control the delay's amount and mix, and the x/y pad controls the filter's cutoff and resonance. The on/off switch for each plugin is also mapped.

Page 5 is mapped to various lighting cues and external gear, and is included here as a starting point for your own use. All of the controls are mapped to MIDI channels 2 and 3, which was done to avoid conflicts with other hardware in my studio.

If anything isn't working correctly, please let me know and I'd be happy to fix it.

Jon B (@RheyneMusic)

Walrus Audio Meraki Analog Stereo Delay

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 16:45:39 +0000

Here is a layout to control the Walrus Audio Meraki pedal.

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Midi Channel: It is set to 5. You can change it by going into design mode. Then double tapping each tab and going to the controls pane. Repeat the process for each tabs with controls on them.

Chase Bliss Dark World

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 16:42:39 +0000

Here is a layout to control the Chase Bliss Audio Dark World pedal.

Huge thanks to mitchelldr for the inspiration from his layout for the Thermae !

To be noticed: On the Dark World, Dip Switches cannot be controlled over midi, so loading presets can lead to various results depending on the Dip Switches state.

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Midi Channel: It is set to 3. You can change it by going into design mode. Then double tapping each tab and going to the controls pane. Repeat the process for each tabs with controls on them.

Chase Bliss Audio Gen Loss MkII

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 16:31:31 +0000

Here is a layout to control the Chase Bliss Audio Gen Loss MkII pedal.

Huge thanks to yasir for the inspiration ! I used the layout he made for the Mood MkII, and learned a lot, using it as a base and modifying it to fit with the Gen Loss MkII. Checkout his other layouts too.

Few usage notes (copied from yasir mood mkII layout):

Saving in-app presets: Use the slider to pick the slot -> Hit Save -> Label your preset

Recalling in-app presets:

Option 1 (Most useful): Use quick toggle buttons below slider.
- If you want to label the toggles: 1) Go into 'Design Mode' 2) Tap the padlock to uncheck 'Others' (to allow changes) 3) Double tap the toggle to bring up a menu where you can title your preset button (if already unlocked you can skip the second action)
Option 2: Use the slider to go to the preset slot. Then tap 'Recall'.

IMPORTANT:

If you are adding in-app presets, make sure you save your layout at the end of a session. This will write them to the layout file. Open the App Menu -> Tap Config -> Then tap Save Layout in the Actions Tab
If you happen to open design mode you'll notice there's a lot of panels with controls that are hidden in play mode ( the yellow boxes). Don't delete them - they are super or sub controls, and necessary for mapping and functionality to work. Feel free to tweak other controls though - e.g if you want to change a colour/size, move them elsewhere or switch out a dial of a fader etc.

Dip Switches: These work by sliding your finger over the control from left to right.

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Midi Channel: It is set to 6. You can change it by going into design mode. Then double tapping each tab and going to the controls pane. Repeat the process for each tabs with controls on them.

Moog Mother 32 Semi-Modular Synthesizer

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 06:56:06 +0000

Very straight forward implementation on the Mother 32. For CC, you only have portamento time and toggle, and a sustain toggle.

PC messages 1-65 will load one of the corresponding sequences, and 71-86 will choose from available options to output a signal from the “Assign” output on the Mother 32 patch bay. I’ll include the page from the manual explaining each.

My first project on Midi Designer. I'd like to add more functionality in the future, like selecting sequences through bank/sequence combinations to be more in line with how the Mother stores them. For now, you will have to do the math to find your sequence. :(

Hope this is able to help somebody out!

LAYOUT: Simple MIDI Monitor

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:48:37 +0000

This is a simple MIDI monitor, that has saved me lots of time and trouble. It gives an indication of what data is reaching MIDI Designer, including MIDI channel, note on/off + velocity, pitchbend, controllers + value, program changes, and channel/poly aftertouch. Poly aftertouch also shows the note the aftertouch message is attached to. There is also a button that briefly flashes when a sys-ex message is received.

This Layout, although basic, can help to solve MIDI problems.

Hack to Format, Copy, and Paste Named Ticks to/from an Excel Template

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 01:21:32 +0000

Easily format, create, and edit Named Ticks in Midi Designer Pro2 using Copy and Paste from an Excel Template. The Excel template is used to parse and format the Named Ticks data from MDP2. Then it can easily be modified, copied, and pasted back into Named Ticks Edit pane for Knobs, Sliders, and other similar controls. This is a quick and simple hack to populate Named Ticks from a prepared list without entering it manually into MDP’s Edit Named Ticks.

Open the Excel file and save it as a template. Then to use, Select New from Template. The template contains step-by-step instructions. The video describes the procedure in detail.

This is a follow up to https://mididesigner.com/qa/9769/named-ticks-program-sequential-random-midi-stepper-outputs

The video describes the procedure in detail.

https://youtu.be/2zNuhP06ROw

Metronome Hack using MidiFire Dynamic Clock

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:26:24 +0000

This MDP2 design features a Metronome tempo control hack implemented within the iPad. It features the Dynamic Clock module in the MidiFire app by Audeonic to generate a Beats per Minute clock. The design has a tempo range from 20 to 200 Beats per Minute. The clock drives a simple 4 beats per measure display which can be expanded to include other selectable beats per measure or other functions. The Layout can also easily be modified for other tempo control implementations, ranges, and values to suit your needs. It can easily be added to any functional layout you currently use

The MidiFire Scene consists of ‘MD Pro 2’ input and output interfaces with Midi Designer. The principal element is the Dynamic Clock, which generates a midi output at a rate equal to 24 times the displayed BPM. There are input and output StreamByter modules connected to the dynamic clock. The input StreamByter receives Midi messages to start, stop, and set the tempo from MDP. The output SB divides and outputs Midi messages to MDP representing each of the 4 Beats.

The Clock Control consists of a Slider to control the Tempo of the MidiFire Dynamic Clock. It’s main feature is the use of Named Ticks to display the tempo and the corresponding term.

The video provides details of the design and the MidiFire StreamByter Code.

https://youtu.be/ur61LCYGQPs

Personal Patch Selector

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:54:48 +0000

My most recent keyboard the Go:Piano uses very basic voices. The bluetooth midi allow flexibility to connect multiple devices to a DAW for sound expansion. Midi Designer is key in utilising some old iPads as a midi controller. I use a middle layer of midi signal processing to enable smooth audio voice switching and keyboard split.

LAYOUT: Real Time Local Clock (Hours, Minutes, Seconds) Display Function

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:52:16 +0000

This layout implements a Real Time (Wall) Local Clock function using an inexpensive app available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac to display the current local time. The app is TimeCode Generator (TCG) by Haute Technique. It generates the standard Midi Time Code (MTC) from the clock on the device it is running on. StreamByter receives and processes the SysEx MTC and provides a digital time readout that can be placed on most MDP2 layouts.

Reference from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10229205976446482&set=gm.3686457504915900&idorvanity=1507885269439812

MDP Q&A references

qa/2490/mtc-clock-support

qa/3064/clock-that-shows-hours-and-minutes

Design

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoC3tKjjT4o&list=PLO61rnLFosvrM3hE7NUagjRugRIFKheo4&index=1

LAYOUT: Audiothingies MicroMonsta 2

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:08:06 +0000

This is a layout for Audiothingies MicroMonsta 2.

https://www.audiothingies.com/product/micromonsta2/

You can initiate a bulk patch dump to this layout and it will display all of the settings for the patch. The patch name and category cannot be edited from the layout, but will display.

There are Layouts below for versions of MicroMonsta 2 firmwares. If your MM2 has an earlier version of the firmware than 2.5.3, then you can either update your MM2, or download the earlier version of my Layout here: https://mididesigner.com/qa/8892/audiothingies-micromonsta-2

LAYOUT: Memory Moon ME80

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:54:03 +0000

This is a layout for the Memory Moon ME80.

https://www.memorymoon.com/me80.htm