Custom Icons for Streamdeck MIDI articulations

TL;DR

This tutorial demonstrates a workaround to create icons for Stream Deck that work with virtual instrument articulations.

Transcript

hi there it's james from soundboard and dory video here i'm just going to run through a very quick workaround of how you can get icons in your stream deck that look really good and work with virtual instrument articulations of course i've done other tutorials on my channel which are linked below where you can see how to set up a stream deck to cont... Read More

Key Insights

• 👻 The MIDI plugin in Stream Deck allows for easy control of virtual instrument articulations on a PC.
• ❓ PowerPoint can be used to create visually appealing templates for different articulations.
• 📁 Exporting PowerPoint templates as JPEG files enables them to be imported into Stream Deck as icons.
• 🦻 Customizing background colors for different instrument categories can aid in visual organization.

Questions & Answers

Q: How can I set up Stream Deck with virtual instrument articulations on a PC?

To set up Stream Deck with virtual instrument articulations on a PC, you can use the MIDI plugin in Stream Deck and configure notes for each articulation using the plugin. Assign the notes to the desired buttons on Stream Deck.

Q: Can I make the icons for my virtual instrument articulations look more visually appealing?

Yes, you can use PowerPoint to create custom templates with different colors and backgrounds for each articulation. By exporting these templates as JPEG files, you can import them into Stream Deck and use them as icons for the articulations.

Q: Is it possible to customize the background colors for different types of virtual instruments?

Yes, in PowerPoint, you can change the background colors for different types of virtual instruments. By modifying the master slides and selecting different backgrounds or gradients, you can customize the visual representation of each instrument category.

Q: How can I import the JPEG files into Stream Deck as icons?

To import the JPEG files as icons into Stream Deck, you need to go into the icon section of each button, drag and drop the JPEG file onto it. This will replace the default icon with the JPEG file representing the specific articulation.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The tutorial provides instructions on setting up Stream Deck with virtual instrument articulations on a PC using the MIDI plugin.

• It explains how to create custom templates in PowerPoint for different articulations and export them as JPEG files.

• The tutorial demonstrates how to import the JPEG files into Stream Deck to create icons for the virtual instrument articulations.