Midi for Lightroom
Aug 31, 2020 10:53:48 #
Tried an app on my iPad, Midi Designer, which allowed me to create a midi controller on my iPad. Using a plugin for Lightroom, Midi2lr, I am able to control sliders in Lightroom to make adjustments to images.
The system does work well. Initially I wanted access to every slider/adjustment that Lightroom offers, so I built a controller that had enough sliders, buttons and knobs to cover everything - that resulted in either tiny knobs filling the page, or 6 pages of sliders, buttons and knobs - making it a little complex to use.
Original post and programming here : https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-504169-1.html
I have since reprogrammed an iPad controller to handle basic adjustments and kept things to one page of controls.
The system connects via Bluetooth and the sliders and dials change as images are displayed, it is then possible to edit by changing the sliders or knobs on the iPad - changes happen in real time.
I am considering a dedicated midi device, the Behringer X Touch mini for use if I see this works out with my iPad, as I think a dedicated console might work out better.
The system does work well. Initially I wanted access to every slider/adjustment that Lightroom offers, so I built a controller that had enough sliders, buttons and knobs to cover everything - that resulted in either tiny knobs filling the page, or 6 pages of sliders, buttons and knobs - making it a little complex to use.
Original post and programming here : https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-504169-1.html
I have since reprogrammed an iPad controller to handle basic adjustments and kept things to one page of controls.
The system connects via Bluetooth and the sliders and dials change as images are displayed, it is then possible to edit by changing the sliders or knobs on the iPad - changes happen in real time.
I am considering a dedicated midi device, the Behringer X Touch mini for use if I see this works out with my iPad, as I think a dedicated console might work out better.
Aug 31, 2020 11:05:40 #
Donald, that is pretty cool. An ergonomic nightmare perhaps but definitely an interesting concept.
--Bob
--Bob
Dngallagher wrote:
Tried an app on my iPad, Midi Designer, which allo... (show quote)
Aug 31, 2020 11:21:07 #
rmalarz wrote:
Donald, that is pretty cool. An ergonomic nightmare perhaps but definitely an interesting concept.
--Bob
--Bob
I think that’s where an X touch mini would help
It’s actually pretty cool to sit back and be able to use the iPad sliders to edit the image on screen
Aug 31, 2020 11:47:19 #
Read your title and thought you had a way to let images create their own music. Now I’m really disappointed:-(
EDIT: I’m not alone in reading it that way. After pressing “Send” and returning to your thread, the ubiquitous pop-up ads changed to Casio midi music keyboards !
EDIT: I’m not alone in reading it that way. After pressing “Send” and returning to your thread, the ubiquitous pop-up ads changed to Casio midi music keyboards !
Aug 31, 2020 12:13:24 #
User ID wrote:
Read your title and thought you had a way to let images create their own music. Now I’m really disappointed:-(
EDIT: I’m not alone in reading it that way. After pressing “Send” and returning to your thread, the ubiquitous pop-up ads changed to Casio midi music keyboards !
EDIT: I’m not alone in reading it that way. After pressing “Send” and returning to your thread, the ubiquitous pop-up ads changed to Casio midi music keyboards !
I see your point! Sorry about that!
Sep 1, 2020 14:54:52 #
Guyserman
Loc: Benton, AR
What does Midi stand for? In my world it is Musical Instrument Digital Interface.
Sep 1, 2020 15:02:36 #
Guyserman wrote:
What does Midi stand for? In my world it is Musical Instrument Digital Interface.
Yes, that is it. The Mid2Lr plugin allows mapping midi commands to Lightroom functions, basically a slider or rotary encoder on a midi console can change slider settings in Lightroom for control of editing.
Sep 12, 2020 12:14:32 #
New post - gave up on the iPad control, opted for an X Touch Mini from Behringer instead - works well..
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-664333-1.html#11564904
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-664333-1.html#11564904
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