MIDI Map Editor Panel

The MIDI Map Editor lets you create mappings between MIDI controllers and Spectralite parameters.

Interface

Mapping List

Shows all current mappings:

• Control - MIDI input (CC, Note, etc.)
• Target - Spectralite parameter
• Range - Value range
• Mode - Mapping behavior

Toolbar

• Add - Create new mapping
• Delete - Remove selected mapping
• Learn - Auto-detect MIDI input
• Test - Verify mapping works

Creating Mappings

MIDI Learn

The easiest way to create mappings:

1. Click Learn
2. Move a control on your MIDI device
3. Spectralite captures the MIDI message
4. Select the target parameter
5. Adjust options as needed

Manual Entry

For precise control:

1. Click Add
2. Enter MIDI details:
   • Type - CC, Note, Pitch Bend
   • Channel - 1-16
   • Number - CC number or note
3. Select target parameter
4. Set value range

Mapping Targets

Parameters

Map to any node parameter:

1. Select Parameter as target type
2. Browse or search for the parameter
3. The parameter updates when MIDI changes

Transport

Control playback:

• Play/Pause
• Stop
• Tap Tempo
• BPM (use CC for variable)

Layer Control

Per-layer mappings:

• Opacity - Fade layers
• Solo - Toggle solo
• Mute - Toggle mute

Master

Global controls:

• Master Dimmer
• Blackout
• Flash

Mapping Options

Range

Scale MIDI values to parameter range:

• Input Range - MIDI values to use (0-127)
• Output Range - Parameter values to produce
• Invert by swapping min/max

Mode

How the mapping behaves:

Curve

Response curve for the mapping:

• Linear - Direct correspondence
• Exponential - Slow start, fast end
• Logarithmic - Fast start, slow end
• S-Curve - Gradual at extremes

Organizing Mappings

Groups

Create groups for organization:

1. Select mappings
2. Right-click, Create Group
3. Name the group
4. Collapse/expand as needed

Pages

For controllers with limited controls:

1. Create multiple mapping pages
2. Switch pages during performance
3. Each page has independent mappings

Saving and Loading

Save Map

1. File > Save MIDI Map
2. Name your map
3. Saved as .slm file

Load Map

1. File > Load MIDI Map
2. Select .slm file
3. Mappings are applied

Default Map

Set a map to load with projects:

1. Save your map
2. Go to Settings > MIDI
3. Select as default map

Testing

Input Monitor

View incoming MIDI:

1. Enable Show Input
2. Move controls on your device
3. See MIDI messages in real-time

Mapping Highlight

When a mapped control moves:

• The mapping highlights in the list
• The target parameter flashes
• Verify connection is working

Troubleshooting

MIDI not detected

• Check device connection
• Verify in MIDI Devices panel
• Check MIDI channel settings

Wrong parameter changing

• Review the mapping target
• Check for duplicate mappings
• Verify MIDI channel

Values jumping

• Use Relative mode for encoders
• Check for CC conflicts
• Verify range settings

Related Panels

• MIDI Devices - Device connections
• Parameters - Parameter targets