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title: "MIDI Control & 3D Visualizer - Programmer Manual - DMXDesktop"
lang: en
source: /it/knowledgebase/programmer-manual/midi-and-3d
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Manuale del Programmatore Controllo MIDI e Visualizzatore 3D

Manuale del Programmatore

# Controllo MIDI e Visualizzatore 3D

Collega hardware MIDI per il controllo fisico e visualizza le tue luci in 3D senza essere nel luogo dell'evento.

## 21. MIDI Control

DMXDesktop supports MIDI hardware for physical control of faders, execute functions, and cue stack playback.

### MIDI Binding (Learn Mode)

1. Click the **MIDI** button (music icon) in the toolbar
2. The interface enters **MIDI Bind Mode** - all faders and buttons highlight
3. Click the fader or execute cell you want to control
4. On your MIDI controller, move the knob/fader or press the button you want to assign
5. DMXDesktop detects the MIDI message and creates the binding
6. Press Escape or click MIDI again to exit bind mode

### Supported MIDI Message Types

| Type | Maps To |
| --- | --- |
| Note On/Off | Toggle (on/off) for buttons and execute functions |
| Control Change (CC) | Continuous fader control (MIDI 0–127 → DMX 0–255) |

### Managing Bindings

A **Manage Bindings** modal shows all current MIDI mappings. From here you can view, delete individual bindings, or clear all bindings.

**Note:** Each MIDI message can only control one target - duplicate bindings are prevented.

### MCU Protocol (Motorized Fader Support)

DMXDesktop supports the **Mackie Control Universal (MCU)** protocol for advanced MIDI controllers with motorized faders:

| Feature | What It Does |
| --- | --- |
| Motorized faders | Physical faders automatically move to match the on-screen position |
| Scribble strips | LCD strips display the cue/fixture name (top row) and type (bottom row) |
| VU meters | LED meters show the intensity level of each fader |
| Button LEDs | Buttons light up to show the current mode/state |

**Color coding** on MCU devices:

- **Red** = Cues
- **Green** = Groups
- **Blue** = Fixtures
- **White** = Cue Stacks

## 22. The 3D Visualizer

Click the **3D Layout** button (3D badge icon) in the toolbar to open a three-dimensional visualization of your stage. The visualizer shows:

- Fixture positions in 3D space
- Real-time beam colors and intensity
- Position effects and movement in real time
- Gobo projections
- Multi-emitter fixtures (GigBars, fixtures with separate laser and RGB heads)

The 3D view updates live - as you adjust values in the programmer, the visualizer reflects changes immediately. It's invaluable for previewing looks without being in the venue.

You can also click the **Popout Floorplan** button (window-stack icon) to open a floating floorplan status window that stays visible while you work in other panels.