In this article you will learn how to configure your Midi Fighter 3D inside the most popular free and paid applications. Here is the list below. You can click on the following links to jump to that software directly.
DJ Software
Music Production Software
DJ Software
Virtual DJ
-Available platforms: Mac, PC.
-Plugin support: Yes.
-Price: $19 per month, or $299 for lifetime.
-Virtual DJ is truly the most capable DJ software in the world. Midi Fighter 3D works natively with Virtual DJ 8.5 and newer versions! The built-in mapping for Midi Fighter 3D offers you the access to Sampler, Deck Controls, Pads Controls and Instant Gratification Effects.
Installation Guide:
The hardware manual and controller layouts can be found here.
Djay Pro AI
-Available platforms: iOS, macOS, Windows, Android.
-Plugin support: No.
-Price: $6.99 per month, or $49.99 per year.
-djay provides a complete DJ software for all DJs. The DJ software seamlessly integrates with your music library, giving you instant access to millions of tracks. You can perform live, record mixes on-the-go, or enable Automix mode. djay is the perfect DJ software for casual and mobile DJs, while djay Pro is a DJ software designed for professional DJs. Use your Midi Fighter 3D to trigger cue points, loops, pad FX and samples with DJ TechTool's own MF 3D mapping.
https://www.algoriddim.com/djay-pro-mac
Installation Guide:
1 - Download the Midi Fighter Utility and install.
- Midi Fighter Utility OSX – 10.7 or newer
- Midi Fighter Utility Windows – Vista 32/64 or newer
2 - Download the MFS File and Djay Pro AI MIDI Map in THIS LINK.
3 - Load the MFS file into your Midi Fighter 3D.
- Connect your MF3D to your computer and start the Midi Fighter Utility software.
- Go to File > Import settings and select the MFS file you downloaded above; then click the big "Send To Midi Fighter" button to send the settings
4 - Load the Djay Pro AI MIDI Map.
- Locate the downloaded file and double click. DJay Pro AI will then open the app(if closed) and load the mapping automatically.
- The next time you connect the Midi Fighter 3D the mapping will be available for the device.
Music Production Software
Groovebox
-Available platforms: iOS, Android.
-Plugin support: Yes.
-Price: Free In-App Purchases.
-Make beats, bass lines and melodies using powerful synthesizer and punchy drum machine. Effortlessly sketch your ideas in piano-roll and step sequencer. Use MF3D to play different combinations of loops to build your musical ideas. Experiment with various parameters of the synthesizer, sample and effects to shape your sound. Record with a metronome, correct your performance by clearing selected pads, load and tweak drum samples, experiment with EQ, reverb and delay on each individual pad/sample. Refine loop in the drum sequencer.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/groovebox-beat-synth-studio/id1242847278
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.seqvence.seqvence2.pad.free&hl=en&gl=US
Installation is not required since any MIDI controller is plug and play with Groovebox.
Zenbeats
-Available platforms: iOS, macOS, Windows, Android.
-Plugin support: Not supported in free version.
-Price: Free.
-Roland Zenbeats is a music creation app that keeps you in an effortless artistic flow. Get started on any mobile device or computer platform and make music anywhere, anytime. With its collection of both modern and legendary sounds, Zenbeats brings Roland’s history of innovation into a new, mobile-friendly format.
https://www.roland.com/us/products/rc_zenbeats/
Installation Guide:
1 - Connect your MF3D using provided USB cable and open the Preferences window. Click on the menu bar and navigate to Settings tab.
2 - Inside Settings, select "MIDI Input" category and assign Midi Fighter 3D at "MIDI Input 1" drop menu.
3 - Next, select "MIDI Output" category and also assign Midi Fighter 3D at "MIDI Output 1" drop menu.
4 - Finally, click on "OK" in the lower-right corner of the Preferences window to apply the new settings to the software.
MPC Beats
-Available platforms: macOS, Windows.
-Price: Free.
-MPC Beats is the free beat making software DAW with Drum Programming, Sampling and Audio Recording built on the legendary MPC music production hardware. While the MF3D works as a general midi controller and send notes to a drums or an instruments out of the box it is also possible to MIDI assign functions and turn your Midi Fighter 3D into the controller surface and trigger software functions.
https://www.akaipro.com/mpc-beats
Installation Guide:
1 - Connect your MF3D using provided USB cable and open the Preferences window. Click on the menu bar and navigate Edit --> Preferences.
2 - Inside Preferences, click on "MIDI / Sync" tab and enable Midi Fighter 3D ports by activating the "TRACK" option at both Input and Output Ports.
3 - Finally, Arm a MIDI Track and start playing your drums or instruments.
Reaper
-Available platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux.
-Plugin support: Yes.
-Price: Free Evaluation version, or $60 for lifetime.
-Reaper is a great DAW for beginners. Its logical layout and excellent available video tutorials make it easy to learn. Although fully featured, it is easy to use without using advanced features. Reaper's low price, renowned stability, and low computing requirements make it an ideal first DAW. Use your Midi fighter 3D to trigger software drums and instruments
Installation Guide:
1 - Connect your Midi Fighter 3D using provided USB cable and open the Preferences window. Click on the menu bar and navigate Edit --> Preferences.
2 - Inside REAPER Preferences, click on "MIDI Devices" category to bring up the MIDI Input and Output settings. Then double-click on Midi Fighter 3D in the MIDI Inputs section and the additional settings will open. Make sure that "Enable input from this device" and "Enable input for control messages" options are both checked. Then click on "OK".
3 - Double-click on Midi Fighter 3D in the MIDI Inputs section and the additional settings will open. Make sure that "Enable output from this device" option is checked. Then click on "OK".
4 - Click on "Apply" and then "OK" to save new settings and close the Preferences window.
5 - Finally, Arm a MIDI Track and send notes to play the instruments in the software.
Garageband
-Available platforms: iOS, macOS.
-Plugin support: Yes.
-Price: Free.
-The Garageband is free DAW from Apple which is introduction to their Logic Pro DAW.
https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/
Installation is not required since any MIDI controller is plug and play with Garageband.
Komplete Start
-Available platforms: macOS, Windows.
-Plugin support: Yes.
-Price: Free.
-Step into music production with KOMPLETE START – a curated selection of studio-quality instruments, effects, utilities, loops, and samples. Play over 2,000 customizable sounds – drums and percussion, bass, acoustic instruments, synths, pads and atmospheres, effects, and more.
https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/bundles/komplete-start/
Installation Guide.
1 - Head over to Native Instruments website and download and install the Native Access application. It is basically a HUB for all NI software products.
2 - Once it is installed, start Komplete and open it's Preferences window. Komplete Kontrol --> Preferences.
3 - Select "MIDI" category on the left and then click on "Input" tab and check the box next to Midi Fighter 3D.
4 - Click on "Output" tab and check the box next to Midi Fighter 3D.
5 - Finally, close the Preferences and load an instrument to play it.
FL Studio
-Available platforms: macOS, Windows.
-Plugin support: Yes.
-Price: $99 to $499 for lifetime.
-FL Studio is the result of over 20 years of continuous development, to become the fastest way from your brain to your speakers. Many of the world's top DJs and producers started by downloading the FL Studio trial, making their first beats in a bedroom studio. The LF Studio trial allows you to make and save projects, then export them to audio formats like MP3 and WAV, ready to share with the world.
Installation Guide:
The FL Studio has mapping for the Midi Fighter 3D already built into the software. The guide and midifighter settings file can be found in this article. It is also possible to configure it as a "Generic MIDI Controller" in case that you only wish to send notes to the software instruments.
1 - Click on "FL Studio" and navigate to "Preferences" in the drop menu.
2 - Inside Preferences, select "MIDI" category and observe the Output and Input section. The Midi Fighter 3D should be displayed in both sections. Ensure to configure the same settings as the following image illustrates.