

Midi Channel – Program 1 on my device is set to Channel 4.The things you’ll need to take note of here: “Get” that program, and its CC settings will appear in your software editor. Let’s assume you already know how this software works, if not, you should read the manual… but basically, you need to select a “Program” you’d like to work with. Let’s get the midi note values and channels from our Akai LPD8Īfter you’ve downloaded the Akai LPD8 Editor software and installed it, open it up and let’s take a look at it. Luckily, I already had an Akai LPD8 midi controller for my on-the-go needs… now that I’m no longer “on-the-go” I have repurposed it to behave similarily to the Elgato Stream Deck ($150 or so) I’m a casual streamer, so my method works for me, but you might want to invest in an actual Stream Deck if you’re streaming often or for profit. So the premise of this is simple… let’s take the midi input and convert it to a keystroke combination that OBS can use as a scene switcher.

#ELGATO NOT RECOGNIZING LINEIN HOW TO#
Okay, so if you’re like any musician in 2020 (and now 2021), you’re probably trying to figure out how to livestream a performance Twitch, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube… wherever… and as you start to get up and running, you’re realizing you need a few tools like OBS, an audio interface, etc… but one thing I’ve found very expensive, but adds “production value” is a hardware scene switcher.
