Feature Request: Full MIDI Remote Control Support for Mixer and Encoder Parameters

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Hello mAirList Team,

First of all, thank you for developing such a powerful and stable playout system. I have been using mAirList for a long time and really appreciate its flexibility, especially the scripting system, MIDI remote control, Encoder, Cartwall and audio routing features.

I would like to suggest a feature enhancement regarding MIDI remote control.

Currently, mAirList supports MIDI control for many playback functions, such as Play, Stop, Next, Cartwall triggering, and some ON/OFF commands. However, the audio mixing part inside mAirList is still limited from a remote control perspective.

For example, the following parameters cannot currently be controlled directly via MIDI:

  • Encoder input volume

  • Encoder master volume

  • Encoder Mic input level

  • Encoder Player input level

  • Encoder Secondary/Aux input level

  • Mixer channel faders

  • PFL / monitor levels

With the increasing use of MIDI controllers and broadcast consoles, many users would like to operate mAirList more like a traditional radio console.

A typical workflow would be:

MIDI Controller
        |
        |
mAirList Remote Control
        |
        |
Mixer / Encoder Parameters

For example:

  • Fader 1 → Microphone level

  • Fader 2 → Main Player level

  • Fader 3 → Cartwall level

  • Fader 4 → Master output level

This would allow users to build a complete broadcast workflow using only mAirList without requiring an additional external mixer.

A possible implementation could be similar to the existing MIDI command system:

ENCODER INPUT MIC VOLUME $DATA2/127

ENCODER INPUT PLAYER VOLUME $DATA2/127

ENCODER MASTER VOLUME $DATA2/127

or by exposing mixer parameters through the existing Remote Control / API / Script system.

Another useful improvement would be MIDI feedback support, allowing motorized faders and control surfaces to follow the actual mAirList mixer status.

For example:

  • Current channel level feedback

  • Mute status

  • PFL status

  • Encoder status

This would make mAirList compatible with modern MIDI controllers and broadcast surfaces.

I understand that mAirList already supports many professional workflows using external mixers and DSP systems. However, having optional internal MIDI control for mixer parameters would make mAirList much more powerful for small stations, home studios, internet radio stations and users who want an all-in-one solution.

Thank you for considering this feature request.