Play any midi device with your computer keyboard. It is called TracktionKeys because I needed a simple possibility to play some notes on my laptop within Tracktion. You can use it for all other midi applications too! There is nothing that belongs to Tracktion only. It is tested with Podium, Tracktion and energyXT and should work with all applications and devices that can handle midi notes and controller.

Some Screenshots (v2.0)

Features

• Uses a key and mouse hook. No need for being the top most application to play.
• Blocks all or used keys to prevent unwanted actions in your sequencer while playing notes.
• Control pitch bend and/or continuous controller with your mouse.
• Chord generation.
• Midi panic function.
• Completely configurable (keyboard and mouse actions).
• On the fly change of octave, velocity, midi channel, controllers and chord.
• Skinable interface.
• Can be minimized to the systray.
• MidiYoke (Windows NT, 2000 and XP) setup included.
• Sorry, for windows only.

Current version

2.0 (25.06.2007)

Change Log

New in v2.0:

• Control pitch bend and/or continuous controller with your mouse x and y axis.
• Block only used keys. Control your sequencer without disabling TracktionKeys.
• Modifier for changing velocity, midi channel and chord are definable now.
• Piano keys are easier to configure now.
• Splash/Nag screen. Please donate to get a nag-free version.

Fixed in v2.0:

• Hanging notes when switching the octave.

New in v1.3:

• New window layout.
• Double click anywhere on the application window to toggle the active state.
• Display of selected values for velocity, midi channel and chord.
• Shift + ctrl keys: switch velocity.
• Ctrl + ctrl keys: switch midi channel.
• Alt + ctrl keys: switch chord.

Old and nag-free version (v1.3)

The nag-free version of TracktionsKeys is still available for download. Check the download page.