Make your Stream Deck a MIDI controller

TL;DR

Learn how to configure your Stream Deck to function as a MIDI controller, allowing you to play notes and control MIDI devices.

Transcript

hello in this brief tutorial i'm going to show you how you can set up your stream deck to work as a midi controller the first thing you need to do is load up your stream deck configuration panel and here it is on the screen click on the more actions button and in the search look for midi you'll see there's this midi button by this chap called tom k... Read More

Key Insights

• 🎮 Stream Deck can be configured to function as a MIDI controller, allowing users to play notes and control MIDI devices.
• 🎵 The MIDI plugin for Stream Deck offers various MIDI functions, including MIDI notes, MIDI CCs, program changes, and MMC.
• 🎵 Each MIDI button on Stream Deck can be customized with titles, MIDI channels, MIDI notes, velocity, and options for MIDI note off messages.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do I install the MIDI plugin for Stream Deck?

To install the plugin, open the Stream Deck configuration panel, click on the "More Actions" button, search for "MIDI," and click on the install button for the plugin by Tom Kelly.

Q: What MIDI functions can I choose for Stream Deck?

You can choose MIDI notes, MIDI CCs, program changes, and MMC. These functions allow you to play notes and control various aspects of MIDI devices.

Q: How do I set up a MIDI note on Stream Deck?

Select a MIDI note button, enter a title, choose a MIDI channel, select the MIDI note number, set the MIDI velocity, and decide on the MIDI note off message type.

Q: Can I use Stream Deck to control volume?

Yes, you can set up a MIDI CC button on Stream Deck to control volume. Choose the MIDI channel, select the volume control change message, and customize options such as momentary values and fade-in/fade-out.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The first step is to install the MIDI plugin for Stream Deck, which adds six MIDI controllers in the control window.

• You can choose various MIDI functions such as MIDI notes, MIDI CCs, program changes, and MMC.

• Each MIDI button can be customized with titles, MIDI channels, MIDI notes, velocity, and options for MIDI note off messages.