Remember when we said “MIDI Monitor is now MIDI Monitor and Sender”?
Yeah… and you thought that was the big update. Oh, sweet summer child…
Gate, Toggle, or Trigger?
This post is all about buttons. Not just any buttons, though. We’re diving into the essential behaviors every MIDI controller should support: Gate, Toggle, and Trigger.
This post is part of a quick, yet comprehensive guide (QCG) series by MIDILLI.
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Take Control: How to Route, Filter, and Merge MIDI Messages with MIDILLI
Probably you’ve heard about routing and filtering function availability of all MIDILLI devices. Yes, yours too! You can use its all available interfaces to selectively merge, route, and filter the MIDI messages. In this post, we will deep dive in this.
Continue reading “Take Control: How to Route, Filter, and Merge MIDI Messages with MIDILLI”This post is part of a quick, yet comprehensive guide (QCG) series by MIDILLI.
MIDILLI MIDI Monitor – A Minimal Yet Powerful Web-Based MIDI Viewer/Listener
Whether you’re building a MIDI-based project or troubleshooting your music gear, having a clear view of incoming and outgoing MIDI messages can save you hours. MIDILLI MIDI Monitor is a clean, lightweight tool that lets you do exactly that — right from your browser.
Continue reading “MIDILLI MIDI Monitor – A Minimal Yet Powerful Web-Based MIDI Viewer/Listener”New firmware version!
Not too long ago, we made an announcement on the upcoming feature. And today, we have it! With even more advanced features!
Here is what’s new in this firmware version:
Continue reading “New firmware version!”MIDILLI MIDI Hub
After the success of our first Kickstarter campaign, we’re thrilled to return with a brand-new project: the MIDILLI MIDI Router — a powerful and intuitive smart MIDI hub.
Are you looking for a single solution where all MIDI messages can be routed and filtered, even using Bluetooth? Then this router might be the one you are looking for!
Continue reading “MIDILLI MIDI Hub”🎯 Gate, Toggle… and now: Trigger!
At MIDILLI, ease of use and flexibility are always our top priorities.
That’s why, alongside the Gate and Toggle modes, we’ve added the much-requested Trigger mode!
Let’s quickly recap:
- Gate: When the button is pressed, the Pressed Value is sent; when released, the Released Value is sent.
- Toggle: Each press changes the signal state — the first press sends the Toggle On Value, the second press sends the Toggle Off Value.
- Trigger: When the button is pressed, only the Pressed Value is sent. No value is sent when the button is released.
The new Trigger mode is perfect for scenarios requiring momentary triggering.
It’s ideal for triggering effects, scene changes, or short-duration events.
Plus, just like the other modes, Trigger fully supports automation.
When automation is enabled and used with alternate values, Trigger mode can behave somewhat like Gate mode. For example, while holding the button, it can repeatedly send signals switching between pressed and released values at specified intervals — but when released, no signal is sent.
To use it, simply update your firmware as well as the Configurator. If you need help on updating, check the respective section in the Configurator Manual.
Next Up: SysEx Message Builder
You can already do a lot with your controller, but what if you could also manipulate SysEx values using your Knobs, Faders, and Buttons? What if you could include them in your automation too?
If that sounds exciting, we’re happy to announce our upcoming update: SysEx Message Builder.
With this feature, you can create static SysEx messages to send via any available interface—or make them dynamic by embedding the current 7-bit or 14-bit value of a control element.
- 7-bit values range from 0 to 127
- 14-bit values range from 0 to 16,383
14-bit values are often used by combining a Most Significant Byte (MSB) and a Least Significant Byte (LSB), typically placed in that order. In the Configurator, you can use XX as a placeholder for the MSB and YY for the LSB. These will automatically be replaced with the current values from your control element when the message is sent.
Using SysEx with Buttons? That means full automation support—even for exclusive device functions. Yes, really!
Remember: In the Configurator, you enter the full value directly; splitting into MSB and LSB is handled automatically.
If you need help with conversions, our converter tool is available both online and within the Configurator.
Stay tuned! We will have more exciting updates soon!
MIDI Connectors: A Quick Guide
Learn more about physical MIDI connectors, quick and straight to the point.
