MIDI Command Studio guides
Choose a guide for Windows controls, streaming and audio, or supported controller setups.
Getting started
Authoritative setup reference
Full MIDI Command Studio Help
Follow detailed instructions for device setup, mappings, settings, licensing, troubleshooting, and advanced functions.
First mapping guide
Map a MIDI control to a Windows shortcut
Learn a button or pad, assign a keyboard shortcut, choose application targeting, save the mapping, and test it.
Practical mapping guide
Set up Windows or application volume
Assign a fader, knob, or encoder to Windows system output or a selected running application.
Windows control
Shortcut guide
Send keyboard shortcuts with MIDI
Map buttons or pads to Windows and application shortcuts, with optional application targeting.
Output audio guide
Control Windows and application volume
Set up a fader, knob, or encoder for system output or a selected application's playback level.
Input audio guide
Control Windows input volume and mute
Assign level and mute controls to a suitable Windows microphone or input endpoint and understand the routing limitations.
Automation guide
Build multi-step MIDI macros
Combine shortcuts, waits, text, mouse actions, program launches, and file-opening steps behind one control.
Streaming and audio
OBS workflow guide
Use a MIDI controller with OBS on Windows
Combine OBS keyboard shortcuts with Windows audio controls, presets, macros, and supported MCU feedback.
Audio guide / Licence required
Set up MIDI audio sample playback
Create an Audio Preset, assign trigger and Stop All controls, select playback modes, and add an Audio Volume fader.
Device guides
Setup information for documented controllers and protocols.
Device guide
Akai LPD8 MK2
Use its Note/CC pads and knobs for Windows shortcuts, macros, media controls, volume, and four hardware layouts.
Device guide
Korg nanoKONTROL2
Use its faders, knobs, buttons, and LEDs for Windows volume, shortcuts, macros, media controls, and presets.
Device guide
Behringer X-Touch One
Use its fader, buttons, LCD, and LEDs for Windows volume, shortcuts, presets, and MCU channel workflows.
Device workflow guide
Control Windows volume with an X-Touch One
Use the motorised fader for Windows system or application volume, with presets in MIDI mode or channel strips in MCU/Mackie mode.
Protocol guide
Mackie / MCU controllers
Use single- or multi-fader MCU controllers for Windows volume and actions with supported hardware feedback.
Full application reference
Open the Help manual for complete information about settings, mappings, licensing and troubleshooting.