GOP abstraction for the Akai Midimix controller for plug and play use on Pure Data.
🎚️ Akai MIDImix Abstraction for Pure Data [akai.midimx] is a plug-and-play abstraction designed for the Akai MIDImix MIDI controller in Pure Data, with full compatibility for PlugData. Featuring a clean GOP layout, it integrates seamlessly into any patch for intuitive mixer-style control.
This abstraction builds on the previous [korg.nanokontrol2] design, adapted for Akai MIDImix — a controller without transport buttons but packed with faders, knobs, and mute switches.
⚙️ Features 🧩 Single-argument instantiation Just use the MIDI port number assigned in PD’s MIDI Settings.
🎛️ GOP-ready interface Embed in any parent patch with visual feedback and ease of control.
🌀 Plug-and-play workflow Instant connectivity with no manual mapping required.
💾 Savestate-friendly structure Works smoothly with patch saving across multiple instances.
🎧 Pure Data & PlugData compatible Flexible across environments and platforms.
🧰 Usage To use the abstraction, place it in your patch like this:
puredata [akai.midimx 1] Where 1 is the MIDI port number corresponding to your Akai MIDImix in MIDI Settings.
📁 Included Files akai.midimix.pd → main abstraction
akai.midimix-help.pd → help patch with preview layout
README.md → documentation file
Akai Editor template patch (recommended)
🔄 Interaction with Parent Patch The [akai.midimx] abstraction is designed to be controlled and monitored from its parent patch, allowing full integration in larger modular setups.
📤 Sending Data to Parent Patch The abstraction outputs values through its send outlet, which can be filtered using a [route <param_number>] object to retrieve the specific parameter value.
Example:
puredata [route 3] | [param_value] 🔎 This lets you track control changes from the MIDImix in your main patch logic.
📥 Receiving External Control You can also send control data into the abstraction using its receive inlet.
Use messages like:
[param_set <param_number> <param_value>( To remotely change a parameter value (e.g., simulate fader movement or automation).
🧭 Parameter Labeling You can assign names to parameters from the parent patch using:
[param_label <param_number> <param_name>( -> receive inlet 📝 This is useful for dynamic UI elements or identification in performance contexts.
📝 Notes 🔢 It has only one creation argument: the MIDI port number, which must match the number selected in PD's MIDI Settings.
📦 Else library is necessary for certain functions.
🧿 Multiple instances of [akai.midimix] are possible, but the help patch should remain closed to avoid conflicts.
🎛️ Use the abstraction in conjunction with the provided Akai Editor patch for full functionality.
✅ It is recommended to set the controller in CC Generic Mode — press CYCLE + SET MARKET while connecting the device to activate it.
👤 Credits Developed by Diego @ DSB AUDIO