MIDI to DMX
MIDI to DMX512 Bridge Converter
This system has been discontinued
and replaced by the DecaBox Protocol Bridge.
Chart of MIDI Notes and Octaves
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C
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C#
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D
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D#
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E
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F
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F#
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G
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G#
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A
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A#
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B
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1
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0
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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11
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0
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12
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13
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14
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15
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16
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17
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18
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19
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20
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21
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22
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23
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1
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24
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25
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26
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27
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28
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29
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30
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31
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32
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33
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34
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35
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2
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36
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37
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38
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39
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40
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41
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42
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43
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44
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45
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46
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47
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3
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48
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49
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50
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51
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52
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53
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54
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55
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56
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57
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58
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59
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4
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60
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61
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62
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63
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64
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65
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66
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67
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68
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69
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70
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71
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7
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72
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73
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74
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75
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76
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77
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78
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79
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80
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81
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82
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83
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6
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84
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85
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86
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87
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88
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89
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90
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91
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92
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93
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94
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95
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7
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96
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97
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98
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99
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100
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101
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101
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103
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104
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105
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106
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107
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8
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108
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109
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110
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111
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112
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113
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114
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115
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116
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117
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118
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119
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9
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120
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121
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122
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123
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124
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125
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126
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127
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DMX Channel
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Level
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Note 1
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Velocity
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Note 2
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Velocity
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1
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10
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C-1
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10
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C#-1
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0
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1
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128
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C-1
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127
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C#-1
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1
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5
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33
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G#-1
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33
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A-1
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D
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64
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255
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F#9
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127
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F9
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127
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64
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0
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F#9
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0
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–
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–
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64
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0
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–
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–
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G9
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0
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Thus, by combining the 128 different 7-bit notes available in a single MIDI channel, we end up with 64 8-bit values. Thus, one MIDI channel can be converted to 64 DMX channels at 8-bit resolution.
Notes
The most recently received MIDI note ‘on’ message always takes priority.
Mode 5: Midi Note ON/OFF + Continuous Controller
Mode 5 is a hybrid of modes 1 & 2 as listed above. The system listens for both Note on/off messages and continuous controller messages on the same MIDI Channel. DMX Channels 1-128 can be controlled with note messages; DMX channels 1-119 can be controlled with MIDI CC commands.
System Power: 9-15v DC, 200 mA, center positive, 2.1mm barrel connector. One power supply is included with your order. The connector size is fairly standard, so it’s easy to replace when lost.
Available now for $189. Grab yours in the online store today!
From the field…
I have been scouring the internet for the last few years trying to find a MIDI to DMX converter. The units I have found were either vaporware or did not do what I (or probably what anyone else) needed them to do. When I came across this Engineering Solutions website, I inquired about their box via email and received a response (no pun intended) immediately. I was given a name and phone number to contact if I needed further info. I then called John who had answered all my questions and confirmed the converter would do exactly what I needed it to.
When I received the unit I wired it up and contacted John again for some further setup questions. He gave me a quick tutorial and I was up and running in no time. Now that’s customer service!!
The Midi to DMX unit is exactly what it should be the box is awesome! John thanks for your help, my three year dilemma is now solved.
All The Best,
Dennis Durante
4D Post Production
“I do live dance music performance that uses lots of MIDI and synthesizer tweaking.
I thought it would be interesting to spice up the set with some sync’ed LED DMX color effect displays. There are a few products that use a software application and a USB->DMX dongle. However, I did not want to clutter our laptop with those extra applications and drivers.
We already use Ableton Live, so I just wanted the lighting data to go out on a MIDI channel just like a synth melody. The Engineering Solutions MIDI->DMX Converter was the only product I could find suited for this application.
This device had two modes, where DMX data was translated from either MIDI note/velocity data, or Continuous Controller data. However, I talked to John about having both modes simultaneously. This would allow me to easily draw out long color sweeps in a Logic’s Hyper Editor, AND have quick rhythm-synced flashes from MIDI notes.
John was able to add this feature and deliver me the box in a matter of days. Now I am enjoying a new dimension to producing my music: doing a full custom designed and sync’ed light show to accompany it.”
– Troy Sheets