Set Up MIDI Control
Map your controller to Spectralite
Set Up MIDI Control
Use hardware MIDI controllers to adjust parameters, trigger effects, and perform live.
Connect Your Controller
- Plug your MIDI controller into your Mac via USB
- Open the MIDI Mapping workspace
- Your controller appears in the MIDI Devices panel
Create a Mapping
- In the MIDI Map Editor, click + to add a new mapping
- Move a knob, fader, or button on your controller—Spectralite detects the input
- Select what parameter to control (layer opacity, BPM, fixture channels, etc.)
- The mapping is active immediately
Common Mappings
| Control | Maps well to... |
|---|---|
| Faders | Layer opacity, master dimmer |
| Knobs | Effect speed, color parameters |
| Buttons | Layer solo, effect triggers |
| Pads | Beat tap, layer activation |
Tips
- Create separate mapping presets for different shows or controllers
- Map your most-used parameters to the most accessible controls