It’s so simple you won’t believe it! Here’s a step-by-step guide to get connected and start mapping.
🎹 Setup Instructions
🔑 Check your license
Make sure the MIDI Output feature is unlocked in your profile. (Tap the Blackout logo in the top right corner to confirm.)🎛️ Connect your controller
Tap Link Status
Select Connect Devices under MIDI Connect
Find your MIDI controller in the list and tap it to connect
🎚️ Assign controls with MIDI Learn
Tap MIDI Learn to put the console into learning mode
Tap a button or fader in Blackout (yellow border or background)
Press or move the button/fader on your MIDI controller
You’ll see it automatically link!
✅ Exit learning mode
Tap MIDI Learn again to finish
🛠️ Troubleshooting: Faders Acting Weird?
Some controllers (like the X-Touch Compact) can run in alternate modes such as Mackie Control (MC) Mode. If your faders aren’t behaving correctly, you may need to switch modes.
To switch modes on the X-Touch Compact:
🔘 Hold down the MC button (bottom left corner)
⚡ Turn the power switch on while holding the button
👉🏻 Keep holding until the MC MODE LED lights up (MC mode is now active)
🔁 Repeat the process to go back to standard mode (this time the LED should be off)
The unit will remember the last mode you set, even after powering off.
