+ Translator to MIDI-Mackie protocol for working in Adobe Premiere Pro
Using a MIDI Keyboard in Adobe Premiere Pro
EasyControl-MIDI command translator to MIDI-Mackie notation for using MIDI keyboard in Adobe Premiere Pro .
You can connect your MIDI keyboard to Adobe Premiere Pro.
Setting up Premiere Pro comes down to selecting a MIDI controller from the Control Surface submenu in the Setup menu.
All you have to do is assign actions to the functions assigned to the controller buttons.
Adaptation to Adobe products, comes down to converting MIDI notations of the EasyControl9 control panel to MIDI-Mackie, for working in Adobe Premiere Pro. It will be possible to work with the entire line of Adobe products, if they use the same MIDI notations in their products. Flexible settings, all controls work, unlike analogs.
All buttons can be assigned dual functions! Quick and long pressing will perform different commands depending on the settings.
The JOG control element works - frame-by-frame movement in the timeline.
Simultaneous work in Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition and Photoshop
You can choose the number of MIDI Mackie output ports. Maximum value: 3 output ports. This feature will allow you to simultaneously control Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop from one MIDI keyboard. It is also possible to control other software that supports the MIDI Mackie protocol.
Using as a MIDI proxy hub/server
It is possible to use as a MIDI proxy server. The choice of the number of proxy ports is in the range from 1 to 16. This mode can be used to share one MIDI input device between several applications. In this case, the number of input ports is limited only by the number of connected MIDI devices.
Working in MIDI hub mode. You can create a "common port" that will receive commands from all MIDI devices that you have connected. Now any software that is connected to the output proxy ports will receive commands sent from any connected MIDI controller.
Using a Gamepad or Joystick as a Control Panel
It is possible to use a Gamepad or Joystick for control. To do this, you need to configure the GAMEPAD plugin , it transmits commands from the device to the MIDI protocol. In the 'input device' mode, the direction controls are used as sliders, and the buttons are used for their intended purpose.
Scripts for the groups "Audio Mixer" and "MIDI Control"
Scripts can be thought of as macros in the Audio Mixer group or MIDI Control group for controlling Adobe products such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, and so on. A sequential set of commands written in a script can be executed by pressing a single button. This not only saves time, but also allows you to use fewer physical buttons while maintaining the same functionality.
+ Mixer of audio sessions of running applications
Managing Application Audio Sessions
You can control audio sessions of running applications from a MIDI keyboard, or from the built-in Audio Panel .
It is especially important to use the built-in mixer to control sound in Windows 11 , where the usual sound controls have been removed, and access to existing ones is associated with a long journey through the settings menu.
Control can be done both from a MIDI keyboard and from the built-in sound control panel. To control audio sessions from a MIDI keyboard, there is no need to call the Audio panel. The panel is only needed to adjust the sound using the mouse, or to visualize the state of current audio sessions.
+ added interface for controlling multimedia keys in Windows 10/11 from a MIDI keyboard.
+ Smart Home Management
Control of "smart devices" via MQTT protocol
You can integrate a MIDI keyboard into your smart home system to control various devices.
Any Smart Home control environments based on the MQTT exchange protocol and including an MQTT server are supported.
In the Smart Home system, the MQTT protocol must be at least level "5.0",
earlier versions can be used, but stability and full functionality for all commands are not guaranteed.
Lighting control via DMX512 and ArtNet protocols
Nowadays, a large number of lighting equipment supporting DMX512 control has become available at reasonable prices.
The DMX512 protocol is designed to control lighting fixtures. It allows you to control 512 channels simultaneously via one three-wire communication line. Depending on the capabilities of the lighting fixture, you can change the color, brightness, position of the light beam, switching effects and many other characteristics. As a rule, several channels are used at once on one lighting fixture. Several devices turned on simultaneously allow you to create light pictures and design elements of varying complexity using the DMX512 control protocol.
The ArtNet protocol is a network version of the DMX512 protocol. It is distributed over a local network by sending to broadcast addresses. In this case, the end equipment must support the ArtNet protocol, or a gate must be installed to convert ArtNet network packets to the DMX512 protocol.
MIDI-MT supports both of these protocols, and it is possible to work both protocols simultaneously or separately.
Lighting control "Ambient lighting"
The BobLight protocol was developed to create light effects that expand perception: Ambient lighting - AtmoLight/AmbiLight.
MIDI-MT allows using the BobLight protocol to control lighting devices collected in groups or addressable LED strips, such as the popular WS2812B or WS2811. The BobLight protocol packets are transformed into the DMX512 protocol. As a result, it is possible to use multi-address DMX controllers with an SPI interface. It is
also possible to connect, instead of the DMX512 adapter, typical developments on the Arduino platform to control LED strips, such as AdaLight, AdriLight, etc.
Scenarios for the "Smart Home Device Management" and "Lighting Management" groups
You can use your own scripts to automate management processes across different groups. Batch management using executable scripts can extend the integration capabilities of workflows, such as:
- application of a pre-planned level scheme on several regulators,
- solution of problems of simultaneous, smooth adjustment of levels on many regulators,
- simultaneous switching on or off of many sources,
- various lighting effects and schemes applied by pressing one button.
+ Remote interactive control
Remote interactive control using a Web application
Remote interactive control with the built-in Web application is possible on any operating system. With its help you can remotely manage all controls defined in your configuration. The number of connected remote control panels is not limited.
Any changes made using MIDI keyboards, control panels and other input devices are immediately reflected on all connected control panels. For example, this can help in controlling lighting fixtures with a group of operators. Also, when setting up sound in the studio, it is convenient to have the ability to control sound channels remotely, changing the sound level on the spot.
Control Panel Designer
The control panel designer will allow you to select the set and arrangement of controls according to your needs.
It is possible to create groups from the categories: "Audio devices", "Lighting control", "Smart home control" and "Script control". You can create groups from the same categories, giving the groups your own names and including the controls you need in them. For the created groups, it is possible to add "Master control", which simultaneously regulates the level of all controls included in the group.
The Control Panel Designer has a built-in terminal for command-line control of any controls configured in the configuration.
Using a Gamepad or Joystick as a Remote Control
With the Gamepad or Joystick you can control all the 'Slider', 'Fader' or 'Jog' controls configured in the MIDI-MT configuration. Adjustment is possible in the 'Audio Mixer', 'Smart Home' and 'Light Control' groups. You select the control with horizontal directions, and adjust the level with vertical ones. Changing the adjustable groups is done with buttons 1 and 2 on the device.