# 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.
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## Trigger Methods at a Glance
| Method | Input | Video Clips | Lighting Clips | Clip Range |
| ---------------- | ------------------------- | --------------------------- | ------------------------------ | --------------------- |
| **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 |
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## MIDI Note Triggering
The most common method. Your DAW, controller, or show system sends a MIDI note on the configured channel.
| Note | Action |
| -------------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
| **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*](/5.-triggering/daw-computer-triggering/ableton-live-setup.md) *|* [*Pro Tools*](/5.-triggering/daw-computer-triggering/pro-tools-setup.md) *|* [*Logic Pro*](/5.-triggering/daw-computer-triggering/logic-pro-setup.md) *|* [*Other DAWs*](/5.-triggering/daw-computer-triggering/other-daws-general-guide.md)
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## 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](/6.-configuration/system-settings.md)
> *Details:* [*MIDI CC Trigger Mode*](/5.-triggering/midi-cc-trigger-mode.md)
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## 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*](/5.-triggering/usb-keyboards-hid.md)
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## 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*](/4.-timecode-setup/timecode-overview.md) *|* [*Timeline Editor*](/4.-timecode-setup/the-timeline-editor.md)
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## 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*](/5.-triggering/hardware-controllers.md)
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## 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*](/5.-triggering/network-midi-rtp-midi-setup.md)
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## 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
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## 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
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## Slot Switching During Performance
You can switch between configuration slots (A-E) during a live show using **MIDI CC #119**:
| CC #119 Value | Slot |
| ------------- | ------ |
| 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)*](/6.-configuration/configuration-slots.md)
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## Related Pages
* [Video Configuration](/2.-video-setup/video-configuration.md) -- Assign video clips
* [Lighting Configuration](/3.-lighting-setup/lighting-configuration.md) -- Assign DMX clips
* [MIDI Reference](/8.-reference/midi-reference.md) -- Complete CC and note reference card
* [The MVP Dashboard](/1.-getting-started/the-mvp-dashboard.md) -- Monitor triggers in real time
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