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Midi-Input sample

Using the midi-input sample bundle

The midi-input example bundle in samples/midi-input demonstrates the ability to read data from a midi device.

Prerequisites

You will need a working nodecg-io installation. If you have non yet take a look at installation guide. You may need to install this bundle, so take a look at the “Try an included sample”-Guide. It will also tell you how to log in and how to use the GUI.

You also need:

  • A midi device that can be connected to your computer

Configure the midi-input sample bundle

  1. In NodeCG, create a new midi-input service instance.

  2. Enter your device information:

    {
        "device": "name"
    }
    

    After entering it, click save.

    Note

    A script is provided to list all inputs and outputs. It can be run from the sample directory samples/midi-input using the command npm run list. The devices should be listed with their device names and some other stuff.

    Under Linux this looks for example like this:

    nanoKONTROL2:nanoKONTROL2 MIDI 1 28:0
    
  3. Set the sample's (midi-input) dependency to be the newly created service instance (of type midi-input).

  4. Check the NodeCG logs:

    You should see an error or a success message and all midi messages that are sent by the device that is configured.