midistroke ☆

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Description:
Converts midi note, program or CC messages into keystrokes

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.4@0 | Tracked Since: Jul 5, 2024

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: midi automation keyboard music productivity macos

Install: brew install --cask midistroke

About:
midistroke is a macOS application that maps incoming MIDI messages (notes, program changes, and control changes) to keyboard shortcuts or typed text. It allows musicians, producers, and live performers to control software applications directly from their MIDI hardware, bridging the gap between physical controllers and computer workflows.

Key Features:

Maps MIDI notes, CC, and program change messages to keystrokes
Supports multiple simultaneous MIDI input devices
Allows creation of multiple, context-specific mapping presets
Provides visual feedback for triggered actions

Use Cases:

Triggering software functions in DAWs or video editors during live performance
Creating custom hardware shortcuts for productivity or creative software
Automating repetitive tasks in any application via a MIDI controller

Alternatives:

Bome MIDI Translator – More powerful and cross-platform, but commercial and complex. midistroke is simpler and macOS-native.
Keyboard Maestro – Primarily a macro automation tool for macOS with some MIDI trigger support, but not MIDI-focused.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jul 5, 2024 1:27pm	1.4	0	VERSION_BUMP	cb006d25