Triggering Overview
The MVP supports multiple ways to trigger video and lighting clips. You can use any combination of these methods simultaneously -- the last trigger received wins.
Trigger Methods at a Glance
MIDI Notes
USB, DIN, or Network MIDI
Note 0-99 on video channel
Note 0-99 on lighting channel
0-99
MIDI CC #110
USB, DIN, or Network MIDI
Value 1-99 on video channel
Value 1-99 on lighting channel
1-99 + blackout (100)
USB Keyboard
USB-A keyboard/keypad
Keys 1-0, Q-P, A-L, Z-M
Shift + same keys
1-36
Timecode
LTC audio or MTC MIDI
Timeline-driven
Timeline-driven
Full show
MIDI Note Triggering
The most common method. Your DAW, controller, or show system sends a MIDI note on the configured channel.
Note 0
Blackout (video goes black / DMX all channels to 0)
Notes 1-99
Trigger the clip assigned to that note number
Key details:
The video MIDI channel (default: 1) and lighting MIDI channel (default: 3) are configurable in their respective settings pages
Note On starts playback; note duration is irrelevant
Stopping your DAW does not stop the MVP -- send Note 0 (blackout) to explicitly stop playback
DAW-specific setup: Ableton | Pro Tools | Logic Pro | Other DAWs
MIDI CC Trigger Mode
An alternative to note triggering is using Control Change messages.
Uses CC #110
Values 1-99 = trigger clip, value 100 = blackout
Must be enabled in System Settings
Details: MIDI CC Trigger Mode
USB Keyboard Triggering
Any USB keyboard or numeric keypad connected to the MVP's USB-A ports can trigger clips.
Number row (1-0) = clips 1-10
QWERTY rows = clips 11-36
Shift + key = lighting clips
Always enabled, no configuration needed.
Details: USB Keyboard Triggering
Timecode Playback
For timeline-based show playback synced to SMPTE timecode.
LTC: Audio timecode via 3.5mm input
MTC: MIDI timecode via USB, DIN, or Network MIDI
Supports continuous sync, variable speed, and transport control (MMC)
When timecode is active, manual triggers (MIDI notes, keyboard, CC) are suppressed.
Details: Timecode Overview | Timeline Editor
Hardware Controllers
MIDI controllers (USB or 5-pin DIN) can trigger clips directly without a DAW.
Any class-compliant MIDI device works
Multiple controllers can be connected simultaneously
Details: Hardware Controller Setup
Network MIDI (RTP-MIDI)
Send MIDI triggers wirelessly over Ethernet or Wi-Fi using the RTP-MIDI protocol.
Works on Mac natively (Audio MIDI Setup)
Works on Windows via free rtpMIDI app
The MVP advertises as "MVP" on the network
Details: Network MIDI (RTP-MIDI) Setup
Wiring Diagrams
Depending on your production needs, your setup will look like one of the following diagrams:
Scenario A: Video Playback Only
Signal Chain: Computer → MVP → HDMI Display
Scenario B: Lighting Playback Only
Signal Chain: Computer → MVP → Ethernet → ArtNet Node → DMX Fixtures
Scenario C: Video + Lighting Playback
Signal Chain: Computer → MVP → HDMI & Ethernet
Scenario D: Standalone (No Computer)
Signal Chain: MIDI Controller → MVP → HDMI & Ethernet
Trigger Priority and Interaction
All methods are active simultaneously -- MIDI notes, CC, keyboard, and timecode can all be connected at once
Last trigger wins -- if two triggers arrive at the same time, the most recent one takes effect
Timecode overrides manual triggers -- when timecode is actively driving playback, manual triggers (MIDI notes, keyboard, CC) are suppressed to prevent conflicts
When timecode stops, manual triggers resume automatically
Slot Switching During Performance
You can switch between configuration slots (A-E) during a live show using MIDI CC #119:
10
Slot A
20
Slot B
30
Slot C
40
Slot D
50
Slot E
Video and lighting slots switch independently -- send CC #119 on the video channel to switch video slots, or on the lighting channel for lighting slots.
Details: Configuration Slots (A-E)
Related Pages
Video Configuration -- Assign video clips
Lighting Configuration -- Assign DMX clips
MIDI Reference -- Complete CC and note reference card
The MVP Dashboard -- Monitor triggers in real time
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