midi2key

midi2key - OBS studio scene switcher for Linux

Simple bash script that converts MIDI signals to keypresses that can be used for scene switching in OBS.

Works in Ubuntu 18 and 20 but most likely any distro/version that can properly run xdotool.

Requires xdotool and aseqdump to be installed (available via apt in Ubuntu)

Supports two MIDI keyboards right now

• Akai MPK Mini
• Akai LPD8

For both pads, the keypresses are CTRL+ALT+X where X is a number For the MPK mini, the keypresses are CTRL+SHIFT for key bank 2

How to use

• Install xdotool
• Install aseqdump (in alsa-utils package)
• Launch midi2key.sh, make sure that the MIDI keyboard is properly detected
• In OBS studio, choose to bind a hotkey for a particular scene switch and then press the desired key on the keypad