MIDI Connectivity

PixelBoop generates MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) data, allowing you to control external synthesizers, DAWs, and other music software.

Bluetooth MIDI (BLE)

PixelBoop supports MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).

How to Connect

1. Open your DAW or MIDI host software (e.g., GarageBand, Ableton Live, Logic Pro).
2. Navigate to the Bluetooth MIDI settings.
3. Look for "PixelBoop MIDI".
4. Connect to pair.

Technical Details:

• Service UUID: 03B80E5A-EDE8-4B33-A751-6CE34EC4C700
• Output: PixelBoop sends Note On/Off messages and MIDI Clock.

USB MIDI

PixelBoop acts as a standard class-compliant USB MIDI device when connected via USB.

• Android: Connect directly via USB-C. Ensure "MIDI" is selected in USB configuration if prompted.
• Plug & Play: No drivers required on macOS or Windows.

Default MIDI Channels

Each track in PixelBoop transmits on a specific MIDI channel by default.

Track	Default Channel	Notes
Melody	Channel 1	Shares channel with Chords by default.
Chords	Channel 1	Shares channel with Melody by default.
Bass	Channel 2
Rhythm	Channel 10	Standard General MIDI (GM) Drum channel.

info

The rhythm track maps its drum sounds to standard GM Drum notes (e.g., Kick = 36, Snare = 38).