Using MIDI Devices With Farrago

This page details the basics of using a MIDI device with Farrago. To get started, plug your MIDI device into your Mac, then enable it in the MIDI Controllers tab of Farrago's Preferences.

Farrago's MIDI device table

Once your device is enabled, you'll be able to use it to control many parts of Farrago.

Tile Playback

Tile with MIDI Shortcut

MIDI keys can be used to trigger a tile, causing it to play when the MIDI key is pressed. After you assign MIDI shortcuts to Farrago, they'll work even when Farrago is in the background.

To assign a MIDI key to a specific tile, highlight the tile and click the Learn MIDI button in the Inspector. Press a key on your MIDI device, and it will be assigned to that tile. For even faster setting, press Command-L on your keyboard when a tile is selected to trigger Learn MIDI.

Once a shortcut is set, it will be shown in the Inspector, as well as on the tile face (space permitting). The Inspector will show both the MIDI key, and the relevant MIDI device. Note that it's possible to set one MIDI key to trigger multiple tiles simultaneously.

Set Switching

Farrago's Sets list, with MIDI shortcuts

MIDI keys can also be assigned to a specific set. When the specified MIDI key is pressed, Farrago will switch to the desired set.

To assign a MIDI key to a specific set, highlight the set, then click Learn MIDI in the Inspector. Press a key on your MIDI device, and it will be assigned to that set.

Once a shortcut is configured, it will be shown in the Inspector, as well as in the Sets list. The Inspector will list both the MIDI key, and the relevant MIDI device.

Global Playback Controls

Global Shortcuts

The MIDI Shortcuts tab of Farrago's Preferences provides access to global shortcuts. Here, you can set MIDI shortcuts to control playback, bring Farrago forward, and adjust volumes.