A universal control and translation tool for multi-channel absolute-value-based protocols like MIDI, ArtNet, OSC, and sACN.
MIDIMonster is a universal control and translation software that bridges multiple absolute-value-based protocols like MIDI, ArtNet, OSC, and sACN. It solves the problem of interoperability between disparate hardware and software systems by enabling real-time event translation across supported protocols. Users can map channels bidirectionally, script custom behaviors, and integrate input devices for complex control scenarios.
Lighting technicians, audio engineers, live performers, and interactive installation developers who need to connect and control devices across different protocols in real-time environments.
Developers choose MIDIMonster for its extensive protocol support, cross-platform compatibility, and scripting flexibility, allowing them to create custom control solutions without being locked into proprietary ecosystems.
Multi-protocol control & translation software (ArtNet, MIDI, OSC, sACN, ...)
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Supports over 15 protocols including MIDI, ArtNet, sACN, OSC, and MQTT, as listed in the README table, enabling interoperability across diverse hardware and software systems.
Allows dynamic extension with Lua or Python scripting backends, enabling custom logic and effects, as demonstrated in example configurations like the flying faders demo.
Runs on Linux, Windows, and macOS with native backends for each OS, and provides binary downloads and installer scripts for easy deployment.
Offers bi-directional channel mapping with multi-channel range expressions and support for input devices like mice and gamepads, as shown in example configs for evdev and MIDI-to-mouse control.
Relies on INI-like configuration files with manual mapping syntax and no built-in GUI, requiring users to learn and edit text files, which can be error-prone for beginners.
Building from source requires installing multiple development libraries (e.g., libasound2-dev, liblua5.3-dev), and cross-compiling for Windows needs a Linux environment, adding setup overhead.
Documentation is split across individual backend files, and some backends have noted limitations or OS-specific restrictions, such as Python scripting not being fully supported on Windows.
Lacks integrated tools for real-time event visualization or debugging, forcing users to rely on external tools or manual testing to verify configurations.