Turn a MIDI controller into a Windows control surface.

Map buttons, knobs and faders to shortcuts, macros, soundboard triggers, app volume and preset switching.

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Free version available. Full licence: $16.99 USD.

Windows 10/11 · Works with most MIDI controllers

Built for real Windows workflows

Switch presets and repurpose the same controller for browsers, streaming, editing tools, soundboards, media playback and everyday desktop shortcuts.

MIDI Command Studio is more than a basic MIDI-to-shortcut app. It lets the same controller be configured for multiple Windows workflows, from shortcuts and macros to soundboard triggers, app volume targets and fast preset switching. That means one device can behave like several purpose-built control surfaces, without changing hardware. The free version can be tested with your own setup first, and if it already does what you need, you can simply keep using it.
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Guides

Step-by-step guides for common MIDI control workflows on Windows.

Use a MIDI controller with OBS on Windows

Understand how MIDI Command Studio can control OBS hotkeys, input levels, presets, and Mackie/MCU workflows.

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Send shortcuts with MIDI

Step-by-step setup for mapping MIDI controls to keyboard shortcuts on Windows.

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Control Windows volume with MIDI

Map a knob or fader to system volume and specific app volume targets.

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Control Windows input volume and mute with MIDI

Map MIDI controls to default or selected Windows input endpoints.

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MIDI macros for Windows apps

See how one-button macro workflows fit streaming, editing, browser, media, and desktop tasks.

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Play audio samples with MIDI

Set up trigger buttons, stop mappings, and playback modes for sample control on Windows.

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Set up Mackie/MCU on Windows

Configure MCU mode with LCD, LED, and motorized fader feedback for shortcuts, macros, and volume.

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Behringer X-Touch One volume workflow

Control multiple volume targets with one motorized fader by switching presets.

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Behringer X-Touch One Windows setup

Set up X-Touch One connection, presets, and motorized fader feedback on Windows.

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