Hardware MIDI
Gridshift automatically detects and connects to all available MIDI input devices. When you plug in a MIDI controller, it’s immediately available — no configuration required.
Supported Messages
| Message | Description |
|---|
| Note On / Off | Triggers instruments and records notes |
| Control Change | Maps to plugin parameters |
| Pitch Bend | Pitch wheel input |
Routing
MIDI input is routed to the selected instrument track. In Focus Mode, input is routed to the focused clip’s instrument.
Computer Keyboard (Musical Typing)
When an instrument track is selected or a MIDI clip is focused, your computer keyboard becomes a musical instrument. See the Musical Typing layout for the full key mapping.
Musical Typing supports:
- Two octaves of notes across three keyboard rows
- Octave shifting with
Z (down) and X (up)
- Velocity control
- Real-time recording and step entry
Instrument Tracks
To use MIDI input for playing and recording:
- Create an instrument track (Command Palette → “Add Instrument Track”)
- Assign an Audio Unit instrument in the Inspector
- Select the track — MIDI input is now routed to it
- Play your controller or use Musical Typing
The piano roll in the Inspector highlights keys as they are played, providing visual feedback during performance.Last modified on March 28, 2026
