Custom MIDI controller

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Custom MIDI controller

Have just made my own controller using 2x gamepads and some encoders. I essentially want to use this to control FX in traktor with 2 rows of 4 encoders.

I have it all soldered up and assembled but I can’t seem to find a decent HID to MIDI converter that is simple to use. Can anyone help or post up a tutorial to a HID to MIDI converter that is simple to use and available for free / very cheap price?

Thanks :slight_smile:

Ps I am running a windows 7 based OS

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i use fergo midi joystick and it works quite well, and im not sure how you got the encoders to work but if you do then please post a tutorial

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GlovePIE, not too easy, but really flexible to suit you needs!

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pics?

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Encoders on a gamepad??? Do tell (and post pics) :slight_smile:

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Maybe he means pots ?

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Yeah I meant pots, sorry lack of sleep! Due to playing 3 nights straight :slight_smile:

Does anyone have a decent HID to MIDI conversion software?

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Right so far I am using Fergo JoystickMIDI with Midi Yoke. I can see that my pots are giving outputs as I can see this in the joystick monitor but I can get any outputs out!? My only output device options are (Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth, (Novation) Automap MIDI, Automap Propellerhead, Automap HUI and Fergo JoystickMIDI server).

I don’t have a clue how to use Midi Yoke so if someone could tell me how to use it, that will be extremely helpful.

Can anyone point me in the right direction to getting this mess sending MIDI signals to Traktor via the programs I am using?? :disappointed:

Thanks

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i use midiyoke but i think that loopbe is the same thing check it out, and have you installed midiyoke correctly cause i had abit of trouble because i was using windows 7

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Cheers! :slight_smile: The loopbe thing worked perfectly!!! :smiley:

Just need to purchase is now so I can gig with it :slight_smile:

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Post pics of ur MIDI controller.