DJ TechTools Midi Fighter Twister

Support

Built-in

Introduction

This controller works very well with ReaLearn, including feedback and LED color selection. Special feedback features such as the indicator type are currently not configurable from the ReaLearn user interface.

Preparation

The following instructions relate to firmware 02 Oct 2019.

Encoders

By default, the Twister’s encoders are configured to transmit absolute values (Encoder MIDI Type = "CC"). I strongly recommend changing this to transmit relative values (Encoder MIDI Type = "ENC 3FH/41H") in order to unlock the full potential of this awesome device.

• Use the Midi Fighter Utility to apply this change to each encoder:

  

  You can also do this using the "MULTIPLE" button: . Press the "MULTIPLE" button. . Select all controls via mouse clicks. . Change the Encoder MIDI Type. . Press "CANCEL"

• If you want to make use of the Twister’s built-in encoder acceleration, you should set the encoder sensitivity to "Velocity sensitive". In order to make use of it, make sure that ReaLearn’s Step size Max or Speed Max is set high enough, both in the controller mappings (already done in the latest Twister controller presets) and your specific main mapping.

Colors

For most usage scenarios, I suggest switching the OFF COLOR to black instead of the default of blue. The ON COLOR doesn’t matter as it can be controlled by ReaLearn.

Side key functions

In order to make all side keys available in ReaLearn, make sure to set all Side Key Functions (in Global Settings pane) to "CC Hold" and disable "Bank Side Buttons".

I suggest doing those settings manually, but if you don’t have much time, here’s an MFS file: midi-fighter-twister-helgoboss.mfs

Presets

Use one of the following factory controller presets:

Midi Fighter Twister - Grid

Use this if you want to treat the controller like a grid controller (uses virtual control elements such as col1/row1/pad)

Midi Fighter Twister - Numbered

Use this if you want to treat the control elements as a simple numbered list (uses virtual control elements such as 1 and 2).

Hints

• Even though the Twister has its own bank/paging feature, I would recommend to use ReaLearn’s built-in conditional activation feature instead. This provides advantages, for example when using the Controller Projection feature.

• LED color depends on the target value and is adjustable via "Source Min/Max".

• If you want to set the LEDs of the Twister to a fixed color layout instead of letting the LED color change dynamically in response to target parameter values changes, I can recommend Stereokai’s Midi Fighter Twister Color Designer, a small web app running in your browser. It lets you configure the LED colors in a playful way and export them to ReaLearn.

  1. Quit REAPER (to give the web app exclusive access to the Twister MIDI device).

  2. Open the web app.

  3. Configure the LED colors by turning the encoders.

  4. Press "Copy colors to clipboard".

  5. Close the Browser tab.

  6. Start REAPER.

  7. Add a main mapping with only feedback enabled.

  8. Open the "Advanced settings"