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MIDI KEYBOARD UTILITY

Okapi MIDI Controller

Step-by-step instructions

Connect a MIDI keyboard to hear six sounds, watch incoming messages, assign its controls, and send MIDI to another port.

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01

Before you start

  • Connect the MIDI instrument or controller before starting.
  • Use Chrome or Edge and allow MIDI access.

Windows installation: Download the customer ZIP from Payhip, extract it, open the Setup file and follow the installation prompts.

02

Step-by-step

  1. 1

    Connect MIDI devices.

  2. 2

    Choose the MIDI input and optional output.

  3. 3

    Play keys to test the selected sound.

  4. 4

    Assign knobs, pads or the sustain pedal as needed.

  5. 5

    Enable forwarding when sending MIDI to another port.

  6. 6

    Use the monitor to inspect incoming MIDI messages.

  7. 7

    Use Stop All Notes if a note becomes stuck.

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Main features and the easiest first task, on one printable sheet.

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03

What each main feature does

Six playable instrument sounds

Use this feature as part of the numbered workflow above. Review the on-screen result before saving, downloading or continuing.

Assign knobs and sustain pedal

Use this feature as part of the numbered workflow above. Review the on-screen result before saving, downloading or continuing.

Monitor and route MIDI messages

Use this feature as part of the numbered workflow above. Review the on-screen result before saving, downloading or continuing.

04

Save or export your work

Mappings and settings may be device-local; note important assignments.

05

Troubleshooting

  • If a button does nothing, complete the earlier steps and make sure the required file or device is selected.
  • For Windows programs, close and reopen the program after connecting a new device.
  • For 5-pin connections, instrument MIDI OUT goes to interface MIDI IN.

Your files stay on your device unless the app clearly tells you that an upload is required.