https://mididesigner.com/wiki/ 2026-06-04T07:08:01+00:00 https://mididesigner.com/wiki/ https://mididesigner.com/wiki/lib/exe/fetch.php/logo.png text/html 2026-05-01T16:11:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://mididesigner.com/wiki/doku.php/manual:00_copyright?rev=1777651887&do=diff Copyright Notice The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Confusion Studios LLC. The software described by this document is subject to a License Agreement and may not be copied to other media. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or otherwise transmitted or recorded, for any purpose, without prior written permission by Confusion Studios LLC, hereinafter referred to as Confusion Studios. text/html 2026-05-01T17:34:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://mididesigner.com/wiki/doku.php/manual:01_intro?rev=1777656872&do=diff Chapter 1: Welcome to MIDI Designer! MIDI Designer (MD) is a MIDI controller platform for iOS: a tool for musicians to create custom control interfaces for instruments, effects, plugins, and apps—basically, anything that can respond to MIDI. Interfaces can consist of a variety of different controls including buttons, knobs, sliders and XY pads. text/html 2026-05-01T16:11:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://mididesigner.com/wiki/doku.php/manual:02_basics?rev=1777651887&do=diff Chapter 2: Basics MD for iPad Screen Overview The first time you open MIDI Designer, you will see two sets of three pages on either side of the screen and a “more” button placed directly in the middle. The more button will display a set of other buttons that bring up more advanced pane, and give access to saving and loading presets. text/html 2026-05-01T16:11:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://mididesigner.com/wiki/doku.php/manual:03_connections_redux?rev=1777651887&do=diff Chapter 3: MIDI Connections updated Dec 2023 for MD 3.0 MIDI Connection Types In early days of MIDI, there was one connection - wired five pin DIN, with one cable for input, one for output. Current specs define * DIN MiDI (hardwired, traditional five PIN DIN plus 2.5mm and 3.5mm TRS connections in three flavors, A, B, and TS) text/html 2026-05-01T16:11:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://mididesigner.com/wiki/doku.php/manual:04_layouts_banks_pages?rev=1777651887&do=diff Chapter 4: Working with Layouts, Pages and Banks Layouts Read about layouts here MD File types Complete MD layouts use the file extension .mididesigner Individual layout pages when exported use the file extension .mididesignerpage Saving Layouts MD does NOT automatically save files. You text/html 2026-05-01T16:11:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://mididesigner.com/wiki/doku.php/manual:05_controls?rev=1777651887&do=diff Chapter 5: Working with Controls You work with controls in Design Mode. See how to enter Design Mode. There are two types of controls in MD: * Dynamic Controls like buttons, knobs, and XY pads * Decorative Controls like labels and shapes. This chapters discusses how to create, copy, and duplicate controls, and set up your layout. text/html 2026-05-01T16:11:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://mididesigner.com/wiki/doku.php/manual:06_midi_properties?rev=1777651887&do=diff Chapter 6: MIDI Properties Changing the MIDI messages that MD sends is done by editing the MIDI Control Properties of each control. MIDI Designer supports all common types of MIDI messages. MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Properties of Controls All functions described here are performed within the MIDI tab of the text/html 2026-05-01T16:11:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://mididesigner.com/wiki/doku.php/manual:07_relationships?rev=1777651887&do=diff Chapter 7: Relationships with Supercontrols What are Supercontrols and Subcontrols Supercontrols and subcontrols are an essential part of making a custom rig in MD for almost all users. Supercontrols unlock almost all of the advanced functionality and power of MD. text/html 2026-05-01T16:11:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://mididesigner.com/wiki/doku.php/manual:08_relationships_2?rev=1777651887&do=diff Chapter 8: Supercontrols, More MDXW Steppers Increment and Decrement buttons, or “steppers,” are easy to create in MD. Increment Stepper * Create a button * Set its subtype to Momentary * Make it a supercontrol * Make it a supercontrol of the knob/slider etc. that you wish to increment text/html 2026-05-01T16:11:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://mididesigner.com/wiki/doku.php/manual:09_relationships_not_super?rev=1777651887&do=diff Chapter 9: Relationships not using Super and Subcontrols Latch (Make Toggle) Control Properties Pane -> Relationships -> Latch (Make Toggle) [for momentary buttons only] A toggle button may be chosen which will switch the momentary button to function as a toggle. If the momentary button is being pressed when the latch button is pressed, it will remain in its ON state (latch). text/html 2026-05-01T16:11:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://mididesigner.com/wiki/doku.php/manual:10_presets?rev=1777651887&do=diff Chapter 10: Two Types of Presets Global Presets MD allows you to store up to 20 global presets. Global presets have a value for each control in your layout. When you store the preset, the values are stored. When you recall the preset, all values are recovered. text/html 2026-05-01T16:11:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://mididesigner.com/wiki/doku.php/manual:11_advanced_control_concepts?rev=1777651887&do=diff Chapter 11: Advanced Control Concepts Snap to Default Value Control Properties Pane -> Advanced -> Snap to Default Value Snap to Default Value allows you to set a control to “snap” to its default value over time. You specify an amount of time for the value change to happen. text/html 2026-05-01T16:11:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://mididesigner.com/wiki/doku.php/manual:12_advanced_page_concepts?rev=1777651887&do=diff Chapter 12: iPad and Two-Up Page Design Two-Up Page Design By default, new layouts use a split-page design: You may choose one page page for the left side, and a different page (or even the same page) for the right side. As noted, you may switch pages with the page tabs (8). text/html 2026-05-01T16:11:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://mididesigner.com/wiki/doku.php/manual:13_pedalboards?rev=1777651887&do=diff Chapter 13: Pedalboards Pedalboards allow you to control your layout -- or some part of your layout -- from external hardware, another iOS app, or any MIDI controller, including MD on another iOS device. The fundamental idea behind this feature is that controls on an external controller map to different controls in your layout depending on the page you are seeing in MD. The most typical use-case is one where MD is the heads-up-display (HUD) for a external hardware. You never let go of your e… text/html 2026-05-01T16:11:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://mididesigner.com/wiki/doku.php/manual:14_more_advanced_2?rev=1777651887&do=diff Chapter 14: More Advanced Control Concepts Hide in Play Mode Control Properties Pane -> Advanced -> Hide in Play Mode Sometimes a control is critical in your layout, but not necessary in Play Mode. You may move the control to another page, or put it on a Pedalboard page, or text/html 2026-05-01T16:11:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://mididesigner.com/wiki/doku.php/manual:15_troubleshooting?rev=1777651887&do=diff Chapter 15: Troubleshooting Log Pane The Log Pane can be very useful to determine what is happening in terms of MIDI messages. The Log is opened from the More menu. Log as of version 2.313 (with annotations - in color): [Log as of version 2.313 (with annotations)] * When the Log Pane is open, all outgoing and incoming MIDI messages are logged. Otherwise they are discarded. text/html 2026-05-01T16:11:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://mididesigner.com/wiki/doku.php/manual:16_midi_imp_chart?rev=1777651887&do=diff Chapter 16: MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Implementation Chart as PDF text/html 2026-05-01T16:11:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://mididesigner.com/wiki/doku.php/manual:17_mdp2_new?rev=1777651887&do=diff Chapter 17: What's New in MDP2? MIDI Designer Pro 2.0: * Completely-redesigned look: Glow. More beautiful, practical and functional * A new Home screen for easier navigation * Extra Features Pack IAP Flyer: Image Panels, Pickers and Meters (free DAW plugin from musicIO) text/html 2026-05-01T16:11:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://mididesigner.com/wiki/doku.php/manual:18_mdp2_on_mac?rev=1777651887&do=diff Chapter 18: MIDI Designer on Mac Beginning with macOS 11 (macOS Big Sur), MIDI Designer will run on Apple Silicon (M1 or higher). This brings all the functionality of MD to your laptop or desktop computer. Loading on Mac MIDI Designer is an iOS app, even when used on the Mac. You must select the text/html 2026-05-01T16:11:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://mididesigner.com/wiki/doku.php/manual:19_mdpx?rev=1777651887&do=diff Chapter 19: MIDI Designer Pro X updated as of 2024-01-02 [ ] In our 12th year, we have a complete rebuild of MIDI Designer. Some of the work is behind the scenes, allowing our Engineering Team to move faster and with more safety implementing new features in 2024 and beyond. We've also targeted the latest iOS, iPadOS and macOS, and unleashed the full full capability of MIDI Designer on the iPhone. Beyond this, there are features and workflow enhancements on all platforms. text/html 2026-05-01T16:11:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://mididesigner.com/wiki/doku.php/manual:20_md_a_to_z?rev=1777651887&do=diff Chapter 20: MD A to Z MIDI Designer A to Z Alphabetical list of MD functions, capability, and related topics. Work in Progress - starting with recent functionality adds not otherwise described in manual and recent help desk questions. ----------