Tools & Utilities
Built-in tools for testing, monitoring, and debugging.
Virtual Keyboard
Play notes without hardware:
- Tools → Virtual Keyboard
- Click notes or use computer keyboard
- Adjustable velocity and octave range
- Sends MIDI to selected destination or all routes
Use for:
- Testing routes without hardware
- Quick sound checks
- Verifying transforms work
Computer Keyboard Mapping:
- White keys: A S D F G H J K L
- Black keys: W E T Y U O P
- Octave up/down: Z X
- Velocity +/-: C V
MIDI Monitor
See raw MIDI messages in real-time:
- All message types
- Timestamps
- Source/Destination
- Filter by channel, type, device
Use for:
- Debugging routing
- Understanding MIDI flow
- Verifying message contents
Event Visualizer
Graphical timeline of MIDI events:
- Piano roll view
- CC curves
- Velocity visualization
- Zoom and pan
Use for:
- Visual debugging
- Understanding performance
- Finding timing issues
Clock Analyser
Tempo and sync diagnostics:
- Detected BPM
- Clock source
- Jitter analysis
- Timing accuracy
Use for:
- Verifying sync
- Debugging tempo issues
- Choosing best clock source
Connection Manager
Manage all MIDI connections:
- Scan for devices
- Reconnect disconnected devices
- Refresh device list
- Test connections
Tools → Connection Manager
Profile Manager
Save and load routing configurations:
- Save Profile — Store current routing setup
- Load Profile — Switch between setups instantly
- Export — Share profiles as files
- Import — Load profiles from others
Use cases:
- Different setups for stage/studio/practice
- Quick setup switching
- Backup configurations
Diagnostic Tools
Settings → Diagnostics
- System Info — macOS/iOS version, device specs
- MIDI Devices — Connected devices and capabilities
- Performance Stats — CPU, memory, latency
- Log Export — Export logs for bug reports
Keyboard Shortcuts (macOS)
| Tool | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Virtual Keyboard | ⌘K |
| MIDI Monitor | ⌘M |
| Event Visualiser | ⌘E |
| Clock Analyser | ⌘⇧C |
| Connection Manager | ⌘⇧M |
Quick Actions
Right-click on route for quick access:
- Duplicate route
- Enable/Disable
- Add transform
- View stats
- Delete
Long-press on device (iPad/iPhone):
- Device details
- Reconnect
- Refresh
- Remove
Next Steps
- Monitoring & Analytics — Detailed monitoring features
- Flow Graph — Visual routing representation
- Troubleshooting — Fix common issues