Python program for controlling the Behringer Flow 8 digital audio desk using MIDI over USB.
This program has only been tested on Linux but should work in theory on other platforms (driver dependent).
Uses the python library MIDIUtil written by sourcebox under the BSD license.
- Python 3
- Connect to the Behringer Flow 8 desk via USB.
- Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/JamboPE/Flow8Control.git - Run the program in the command line:
python3 flow8Control.py
For linux users, this command can be added as alias in your .bashrc file.
Usage: flow8Control.py [FLAGS] [OPTIONS]
flags:
-c, -channel [CHANNEL] Select channel to control
-b, -bus [BUS] Select bus to control (LR, Mon1, Mon2, FX1, FX2)
-s, -snapshot [SNAPSHOT] Load a snapshot
-r, -reset Reset desk to default state
-h, -help Display this help message
CHANNEL Options:
-level [LEVEL] Set fader level
-balance [BALANCE] Set balance level
-mute [ON/OFF] Set mute state
-solo [ON/OFF] Set solo state
-EQ [BAND] [LEVEL] Set EQ level [BAND: 1-4]
-gain [GAIN] Set gain level
-lowcut [FREQ] Set lowcut frequency
-comp [COMP] Set compressor level
-phantom [ON/OFF] Set phantom power state
-mon1 [LEVEL] Set monitor 1 send level
-mon2 [LEVEL] Set monitor 2 send level
-fx1 [LEVEL] Set FX 1 send level
-fx2 [LEVEL] Set FX 2 send level
BUS Options:
-level [LEVEL] Set bus level
-balance [BALANCE] Set bus balance (main LR only)
-limiter [LEVEL] Set bus limiter level (excl. FX buses)
-EQ [BAND] [LEVEL] Set EQ level [BAND: 1-9] (excl. FX buses)
-effect [EFFECT] Set bus effect preset [1-16] (FX buses only)
-fxmute [ON/OFF] Set both FX buses mute state (FX buses only)
-intensity [LEVEL] Set the effect intensity (FX buses only)
-fxoption [OPTION] Set the effect option [1 or 2] (FX buses only)
Based on the Quick Start Guide provided by Behringer (page 23).
| Desk Channel | MIDI Channel |
|---|---|
| Channel 1 | 1 |
| Channel 2 | 2 |
| Channel 3 | 3 |
| Channel 4 | 4 |
| Channel 5/6 | 5 |
| Channel 7/8 | 6 |
| Ch. USB/BT | 7 |
| Main Bus | 8 |
| Mon1 Bus | 9 |
| Mon2 Bus | 10 |
| FX1 Bus | 11 |
| FX2 Bus | 12 |
| FX1 Slot Selection | 14 |
| FX2 Slot Selection | 15 |
| Snapshots - Whole Mixer, FX1/FX2 - Common Ctrl. | 16 |
| Command | Parameter | Min. Value | Max. Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC 7 | Channel Level (to Main) | 0 | 127 | -70 to +10dB |
| CC 10 | Channel Balance (to Main) | 0 | 127 | 64 is centre |
| CC 5 | Mute | 0 | 1-127 | 1-127 are all on |
| CC 6 | Solo | 0 | 1-127 | 1-127 are all on |
| CC 1 | EQ Low | 0 | 127 | 64 is centre |
| CC 2 | EQ Low Mid | 0 | 127 | 64 is centre |
| CC 3 | EQ High Mid | 0 | 127 | 64 is centre |
| CC 4 | EQ High | 0 | 127 | 64 is centre |
| CC 8 | Gain | 0 | 127 | -20 to 60dB |
| CC 9 | Low Cut | 0 | 127 | 20 to 600Hz |
| CC 11 | Compressor | 0 | 100-127 | 0 to 100% |
| CC 12 | 48V | 0 | 1-127 | 1-127 are all on |
| CC 14 | Send Level to Mon1 | 0 | 127 | -70 to +10dB |
| CC 15 | Send Level to Mon2 | 0 | 127 | -70 to +10dB |
| CC 16 | Send Level to FX1 | 0 | 127 | -70 to +10dB |
| CC 17 | Send Level to FX2 | 0 | 127 | -70 to +10dB |
| Command | Parameter | Min. Value | Max. Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC 7 | Bus Level | 0 | 127 | -70 to +10dB |
| CC 10 | Bus Balance | 0 | 127 | 64 is centre, only on Main bus |
| CC 8 | Bus Limiter | 0 | 127 | -30 to 0dB, not on FX buses |
| CC 11 | EQ 62Hz | 0 | 127 | -15 to +15dB, 64 is centre, not on FXs |
| CC 12 | EQ 125Hz | 0 | 127 | -15 to +15dB, 64 is centre, not on FXs |
| CC 13 | EQ 250Hz | 0 | 127 | -15 to +15dB, 64 is centre, not on FXs |
| CC 14 | EQ 500Hz | 0 | 127 | -15 to +15dB, 64 is centre, not on FXs |
| CC 15 | EQ 1kHz | 0 | 127 | -15 to +15dB, 64 is centre, not on FXs |
| CC 16 | EQ 2kHz | 0 | 127 | -15 to +15dB, 64 is centre, not on FXs |
| CC 17 | EQ 4kHz | 0 | 127 | -15 to +15dB, 64 is centre, not on FXs |
| CC 18 | EQ 8kHz | 0 | 127 | -15 to +15dB, 64 is centre, not on FXs |
| CC 19 | EQ 16kHz | 0 | 127 | -15 to +15dB, 64 is centre, not on FXs |
MIDI Channels 14/15
| Command | Parameter | Min. Value | Max. Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prog. Chg. | Effect Preset | 1 | 16 | Program Change 0 and 17-127 ignored |
| CC 1 | Parameter 1 | 0 | 100-127 | 0 to 100% |
| CC 2 | Parameter 2 | 0 | 1-127 | Value A = 0, Value B = 1-127 |
Midi Channel 16
| Section | Command | Parameter | Min. Value | Max. Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snapshot | Prog. Chg. | Load Mixer Snapshot | 1 | 16 | Program Change 0 and 17-127 ignored, 16 resets desk |
| Fx1/Fx2 | CC 1 | FX Mute | 0 | 1-127 | 0 = Unmute, 1-127 = Mute |
| Fx1/Fx2 | Note 0 (C-1) | Tap Tempo | Velocity 1 | Velocity 127 | 50 to 250BPM, see quick start guide for more info |
If you wish to contribute to this project, please email me at [email protected]
Flow8Control:
Copyright (c) 2024, Jamie Parker-East, <[email protected]>
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