How can I read in data from a MIDI file to control parameters

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Newbie here. Please bear with me :slight_smile:
I know about the MIDI modifier and the Recorded Value Parameter but I need to use data from a .MID file (many tracks, channels and CCs) to control different parameters of particle animations using Notch. I need to access the articulations (CCs) and such, not just the audio data from the wav file.

I’m on Win10 (PC) so I think that loopMIDI or similar would do the job but looking for a way to directly read the MIDI file inside of Notch.
The file is from a composer and I am asked to create visuals based on MIDI (not audio) to match.

Thanks for any help!!

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Hi and welcome :slight_smile: MIDI files are not supported, only MIDI data. So the right way to set this up would be to use a DAW or other MIDI playback system and send that data into Notch, and reacting to that data with the nodes you mention. Alternatively, I’d use OSC because it’s more flexible and faster to work with when you have a larger series of data streams.

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Thank you very much Bent. Got it. I was planning to use loopMIDI but OSC, as you say, is probably more versatile for that purpose. Thanks again! Uber

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