MIDITypist

A Modern Windows MIDI-to-Keyboard Mapper with Advanced Features and Clean UI

MIDITypist lets you map MIDI notes or controllers from any device to regular PC keyboard keys, enabling creative typing, automation, and accessibility workflows. With the latest update, MIDITypist brings a modern, clean Win32 interface and extensive new controls for professional and fun MIDI mapping.

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Features

• Clean, Modern UI:
  Flat accent-colored buttons, wide spacing, custom Segoe UI font, and grouped dialogs for all settings.
• Live MIDI Mapping:
  Instantly bind any MIDI note or controller (CC) to a keyboard key.
• Profile Management (Save/Load):
  Easily save, load, and switch between different mapping sets.
• Per-Application Profiles:
  Automatically activate the right mapping profile based on the focused application (perfect for DAWs, games, or custom workflows).
• Key Mapping Editor Enhancements:
  Remove or reprioritize mappings with double-click or delete.
• Grouped "Settings" Dialog:
  Access profile functions, clearing, and about info from a focused modal window, keeping the main workspace uncluttered.
• Visual Button Feedback:
  All toolbar buttons change color clearly on click or press.
• Live Log & Status Bar:
  See MIDI events, status changes, and mapping edits in real time.
• Portable:
  No installation required; just open the EXE.

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How to Use

1. Connect your MIDI controller/device.
2. Select your MIDI port, click "Connect".
3. Use "Learn Mapping" to assign keys:
   • Press desired MIDI key or control
   • Press target keyboard key
   • Mapping is live!
4. Use the "Settings" button for advanced functions:
   • Save/Load mapping profiles
   • Bind mappings to specific applications
   • Clear mappings/log
   • About dialog.

Tip: Double-click a mapping or press Delete to remove.

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Building

MIDITypist uses:

• Standard Win32 C++ (C++17 or C++20 recommended)
• RtMidi for MIDI input
• nlohmann/json for profile save/load (include json.hpp)
• Dialog and window resources in .rc files

Steps:

1. Clone the repository.
2. Open the solution/project in Visual Studio.
3. Build (Release recommended).
4. Run MIDITypist.exe.

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License

Licensed under the MIT License.

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Contributing

Pull requests, bug reports, and feature ideas are welcome.