Cross-platform desktop app. Native virtual MIDI, adaptive trigger feedback, built for the stage.
Setup guides
Step-by-step walkthroughs for every DAW, VJ host, controller, and use case we cover.
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Map every button, stick, and trigger of the DualSense to Ableton Live in under ten minutes.
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Transport, smart controls, plugin macros — Logic Pro driven from a gamepad you already own.
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Channel rack steps on buttons, plugin knobs on sticks, mixer sends on triggers.
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Wire a DualSense into Bitwig as a hardware CC modulator driving The Grid.
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MIDI Learn for any FX parameter, ReaScript for transport, optional OSC bridge for power users.
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Trigger clips, crossfade decks, and ride the touchpad as an XY effect pad in Resolume Arena.
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Wire a DualSense into TouchDesigner CHOPs for real-time generative control.
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A VDMX rig with gamepad inputs driving layers, FX, and cue lists over virtual MIDI.
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Surface select, cue triggers, and intensity rides for projection mapping from a DualSense.
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USB + Bluetooth setup, default mapping, quirks, and how Xbox stacks up against DualSense.
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Pair, map, and perform with a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller as a MIDI input.
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The Pro 2 maps cleaner than most $300 MIDI controllers — here is the full workflow.
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Two-finger filter sweeps, swipe-to-snapshot, click-to-arm. A $0 Kaoss Pad alternative.
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Send a MIDI CC back to the DualSense and feel the kick on the trigger.
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Drive your Eurorack from a DualSense — full MIDI-to-CV chain with the Expert Sleepers FH-2.
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A gamepad-only beat-making rig — face buttons on pads, sticks on macros, triggers on velocity.
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Spitfire BBC SO articulation rides from a DualSense — faster than any keyswitch macro.
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Resolume → MIDI → Lumen → DMX. Drive stage lights with a DualSense.
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OBS scene switching, stinger transitions, and chat-react sounds — all from a gamepad.
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32-bit resolution, UMP packets, profile negotiation — what MIDI 2.0 means for gamepad controllers.
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Per-note pitch, pressure, and timbre from sticks and triggers — gamepad as an MPE controller.
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Measured latency of a DualSense rig vs a Push 3 vs an APC mk2. The numbers, not the marketing.
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Built for the rig you already own
The full feature surface up top — then three numbered steps to get from a fresh DualSense to live audio output.
How it works
From a fresh DualSense in your hand to live MIDI hitting your DAW — three steps, no driver hunt.
Step 01 · Pair
Step 02 · Preset
Step 03 · DAW
USB-C or Bluetooth pairing. The app detects supported controllers the moment they connect — no drivers, no reboots.
Start from the Resolume, Ableton, or VJ template. Tweak in the mapping editor, save locally, share to the marketplace.
The virtual MIDI port shows up natively. Map any control to any parameter. Perform.
Pricing
One-time licence covers every minor update for the life of v1. Subscription is optional — pick whichever fits your gig schedule.
Plug in, send notes, mix on the road. Enough to test the workflow.
Plug in, send notes, mix on the road. Enough to test the workflow.
Everything unlocked. Build, save, share, and ship on stage with confidence.
One-time purchase. 14-day refund. No telemetry. Prices in USD. AU customers add GST at checkout. Subscription cancels any time and leaves your offline activation intact for the current billing period.
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We didn't bolt gamepad support onto a general-purpose MIDI tool. The whole product is shaped around the controller in your hands.
Competitor pricing accurate as of release. Trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Documentation
Reference docs for every feature — install, map, share, deploy. Scan one page in 90 seconds, hop to the next via the sidebar.
Getting started
Five-minute install for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Onboarding wizard checks every connection before you map a button.
Mapping & templates
48 bundled templates for every major DAW + VJ host. Drop one in or build your own with the mapping editor.
Advanced
OSC, MPE, SysEx, multi-DAW workflows, latency tuning, and the CLI for headless rigs.
From the floor
"Finally a MIDI controller I can throw in my bag and not babysit."
"We replaced four cheap MIDI pads with two Xboxes. Setup was three minutes."
"Built into our touring rig the day after we found it. The adaptive triggers are a game-changer for builds."
See it · answer it
Watch the walkthrough, then scan the FAQ. If something's still unclear, email support@aidxn.com.
See it in action — 90 seconds, no narration.
Frequently asked
PS5 DualSense and DualSense Edge are first-class. Xbox Series and PS4 DualShock work in compatibility mode (no adaptive triggers). Switch Pro support is in beta on macOS.
Yes. Once your license is activated, the app runs fully offline. The marketplace and preset sharing require an internet connection — everything else does not.
Free covers the core bridge with three saved presets and the Resolume connector in read-only mode. Pro unlocks the full mapping editor, unlimited presets, every connector, adaptive trigger output, and marketplace publishing.
No telemetry from the desktop app. License checks happen once at activation and once per major version update. Marketplace uploads are opt-in and tied to an email address you control.
Fourteen days, no questions asked, in line with Australian Consumer Law. Email support@aidxn.com with your order ID and we will process the refund within two business days.
