Auto MIDI by Fretted Synth: Transform Sound Dynamics into MIDI Control
In the world of digital audio production, we are constantly seeking new ways to make our music more lively, expressive, and unique. This often means finding a bridge between different technologies—for example, between the dynamics of a live instrument or voice and the precision of MIDI control. This is where the Auto MIDI plugin from Fretted Synth comes in – a unique tool that allows you to convert the intensity (volume/velocity) of any audio signal into continuous MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) values.
How Does Auto MIDI Work?
The essence of Auto MIDI lies in its innovative approach to audio and MIDI interaction. Instead of simply detecting notes or triggers, the plugin analyzes the dynamic changes of the input audio signal. The louder or more intense the sound, the higher the MIDI CC value (from 0 to 127) it generates. This creates a direct, organic connection between your playing or singing and the parameters you want to control within your DAW or virtual instruments.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Dynamic Control: Gain an unprecedented level of dynamic control over MIDI parameters using an audio signal. This allows you to “play” with synthesizer parameters, effects, or other MIDI-controlled devices as intuitively as you play your main instrument.
- Bridge Between Audio and MIDI: Auto MIDI effectively converts the volume variations of your audio into a universal MIDI CC signal, opening up new possibilities for integrating live performances or recorded audio tracks into MIDI-oriented setups.
- Wide Range of Applications: Discover a multitude of creative applications. Control your synthesizer filter cutoff using guitar dynamics, modulate the LFO speed with vocal expression, or use the intensity of a drum track to control the send levels on a reverb or delay effect. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination.
- Enhancing Expressiveness: Add natural expression and a human feel to your electronic music, allowing the dynamics of real performance to shape MIDI-controlled sounds.
Usage Scenarios:
Imagine you’re a guitarist and want to control the level of a distortion effect or a wah-pedal in a virtual amplifier, simply by varying the force of your strumming. Or you’re a vocalist and want the intensity of your voice to automatically adjust the chorus depth on backing vocals. Perhaps you’re an electronic musician who wants to use a live percussion loop to create unique rhythmic modulations on a synthesizer pad. Auto MIDI makes these scenarios easily achievable.
- Guitarists and Bassists: Control the parameters of effects (filters, modulation, volume) with the dynamics of your playing.
- Vocalists: Use the volume of your voice to modulate effects or synthesizer parameters.
- Producers and Sound Engineers: Create dynamic automations based on the audio signal, add movement and life to static tracks.
- Experimenters: Discover entirely new ways to interact with your virtual studio equipment.
The Auto MIDI plugin is a simple yet powerful tool that opens the door to new creative possibilities. It’s ideal for musicians, producers, and sound engineers looking for innovative ways to integrate live dynamics into their digital workflows. Its ability to convert audio intensity into precise MIDI CC control makes it a valuable addition to any music creator’s arsenal.
Developed by Fretted Synth, Auto MIDI is available in VST format for the Windows operating system (Win32). This plugin is a great example of how a simple but original idea can significantly expand your creative potential and give your music new dynamics and expressiveness. Try Auto MIDI and feel your audio signals come to life, controlling the world of MIDI!
