Using a MIDI keyboard to control Wirecast

If you are interested in a robust way to control Wirecast with a hardware panel, you are definitely in the right place.

By John Barker • 11 Apr 2017

If you are interested in a robust way to control Wirecast with a hardware panel, you are definitely in the right place. In this guide, we’ll explain how to use a Midi controller (a Korg nanoKONTROL2, in our case) seamlessly with Wirecast.

Things to purchase

Things to download

Follow all the links to download what you need:

(Feel free to download the original TTFN work here if you want to start from scratch).

Workflow

You can see below how this process works. This is also why it’s important to keep all the programs opened at all times. MidiPipe, TTFN Midi and Wirecast have to talk to each other throughout operation so be sure to not close them! The ultimate table(s)

Here’s the all-important table that lists everything you need to know!

Main actions General switching

Always keep in mind

There will be a slight delay while everything is processed. I’ve found it to be a very minimal wait, but depending on your hardware, things might take a short while from when you press the button to an action being completed.

The controller we use has too many buttons for our needs. You may want to look into something a little smaller with fewer buttons. This will make for much clearer operation, especially if someone is volunteering to use it.

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