MIDI controllers as phase triggers.

Pad controller, MIDI keyboard, or foot pedal as haptic Hypnotika control.

1 · What MIDI mapping does

Hypnotika recognizes any USB MIDI controller supported by the browser (Web MIDI API). You can map MIDI notes or CC messages to:

  • Phase changes (Intro / Middle / Climax / Outro)
  • Soft Stop, queue cancel
  • Mic mute toggle
  • Master volume up/down

Anchor sounds (Q/W/E) aren't MIDI-mappable in 0.1 — coming in 0.3.

2 · Connect controller

  1. Plug in USB MIDI device (Akai LPD8, Korg nanoPad, M-Audio, etc.)
  2. Start or reload Hypnotika — devices auto-detected
  3. Settings → Hardware → MIDI → device shows as connected

3 · Create mapping (learn mode)

  1. Settings → MIDI Mapping → „Edit mapping"
  2. Click „Learn" next to desired action — button glows red
  3. Press the desired pad / note / CC on your controller
  4. Hypnotika captures and saves the binding

4 · Hardware recommendations

  • Akai LPD8 (~€50) — 8 pads, very compact, USB bus-powered
  • Korg nanoPad 2 (~€70) — 16 pads, slim form factor
  • M-Vave Chocolate USB MIDI Foot Pedal (~€100) — foot-operated, hands free for client

5 · Typical hypnosis layout (8-pad controller)

  • Pad 1: Intro · Pad 2: Middle · Pad 3: Climax · Pad 4: Outro
  • Pad 5: Soft Stop · Pad 6: Mic mute · Pad 7: Vol down · Pad 8: Vol up

6 · Stream Deck vs. MIDI

  • Stream Deck: each button can have a custom image (visually labelled). Software-based, fires a global hotkey. Best when you need a visual reminder.
  • MIDI pad: purely haptic (no display), but faster to react and cheaper. Best for coaches who work haptically.

Related: Stream Deck · Cockpit hotkeys