# Tips & Tricks **URL:** https://forum.bome.com/c/tips-tricks/7.md [Latest](https://forum.bome.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bome.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.bome.com/tags.md) --- ## [Korg nanoKONTROL2 Driver on Windows 10 - Not working - How to fix it](https://forum.bome.com/t/korg-nanokontrol2-driver-on-windows-10-not-working-how-to-fix-it/3047)
**Author:** [@SteveC](https://forum.bome.com/u/SteveC)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/korg-nanokontrol2-driver-on-windows-10-not-working-how-to-fix-it/3047 "2025-08-05T13:33:28Z")
Hi, My Windows 10 machine occasionally insists on updating my Korg nanoKONTROL2 driver to the Korg Driver instead of the generic MIDI driver. This causes issues with many applications detecting the nanoKONTROL2 MIDI por… --- ## [New Akai Pro APC MINI MK2 initial LED mapping summary](https://forum.bome.com/t/new-akai-pro-apc-mini-mk2-initial-led-mapping-summary/4752)
**Author:** [@SteveC](https://forum.bome.com/u/SteveC)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2023, 4:49am UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/new-akai-pro-apc-mini-mk2-initial-led-mapping-summary/4752 "2023-10-11T04:49:48Z")
Akaipro released a new APC Mini Controller last week. Like the old one, there was little documentation on the MIDI mapping. I think they expect people to just use as plug and play with Ableton Live but I know of many u… --- ## [Fix Permissions for Executing AppleScript in MIDI Translator Pro](https://forum.bome.com/t/fix-permissions-for-executing-applescript-in-midi-translator-pro/6669)
**Author:** [@Helfried.Wildenhain](https://forum.bome.com/u/Helfried.Wildenhain)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/fix-permissions-for-executing-applescript-in-midi-translator-pro/6669 "2025-12-21T15:14:39Z")
Terminal commands to fix AppleScript permissions for MIDI Translator Pro. I found them here. They work by editing directly the TCC database, which is used by macOS to store which application has special permissions. D… --- ## [Bitwise Operations and Reference](https://forum.bome.com/t/bitwise-operations-and-reference/1862)
**Author:** [@SteveC](https://forum.bome.com/u/SteveC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2020, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/bitwise-operations-and-reference/1862 "2020-11-25T17:43:32Z")
Toggling a bit Bit 0-31 pp=1\<\ **Author:** [@Matthias](https://forum.bome.com/u/Matthias)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 12:37pm UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/bome-network-midi-routing-bliss/1828 "2020-11-26T12:37:15Z") tl;dr Using the latest Bome Network Pro Beta, I now have: Distinct port names and a persistent setup in my DAW and all other Midi software Unlimited flexibility and ever-changing hardware setups with minimum maintenan… --- ## [Tutorial: Redundant Failover with BomeBox and Allen & Heath Digital Mixer](https://forum.bome.com/t/tutorial-redundant-failover-with-bomebox-and-allen-heath-digital-mixer/3071)
**Author:** [@SteveC](https://forum.bome.com/u/SteveC)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 5:16am UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/tutorial-redundant-failover-with-bomebox-and-allen-heath-digital-mixer/3071 "2025-09-16T05:16:43Z")
Hi, We just published a tutorial on Redundant Failover with BomeBox and Allen & Heath Digital Mixer. This tutorial requires a BomeBox firmware 1.5 (or later). https://www.bome.com/products/bomebox#downloads The proje… --- ## [Pro Tools not seeing data from Bome Virtual Port for HUI Emulation](https://forum.bome.com/t/pro-tools-not-seeing-data-from-bome-virtual-port-for-hui-emulation/6083)
**Author:** [@SteveC](https://forum.bome.com/u/SteveC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2024, 1:30pm UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/pro-tools-not-seeing-data-from-bome-virtual-port-for-hui-emulation/6083 "2024-03-23T13:30:36Z")
Hi, I’ve seen this intermittent problem for some time now so thought I would investigate further. It seems to happen when the number of available MIDI ports on a Windows System changes. The issue is that although Pro T… --- ## [Cheap Wireless MIDI Controller with 16 buttons for $10-$20!](https://forum.bome.com/t/cheap-wireless-midi-controller-with-16-buttons-for-10-20/1013)
**Author:** [@FlorianBome](https://forum.bome.com/u/FlorianBome)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 9:16am UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/cheap-wireless-midi-controller-with-16-buttons-for-10-20/1013 "2020-11-26T09:16:01Z")
Hi, I just stumbled across the Keysonic Wireless Keypad N100RF, which is an 18-button keypad with built-in rechargeable battery, and a 2.4GHz USB dongle. Thanks to the Keystroke-to-MIDI translation capabilities in Bome … --- ## [AND, OR, and ELSE in Rules](https://forum.bome.com/t/and-or-and-else-in-rules/1632)
**Author:** [@rifter](https://forum.bome.com/u/rifter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 12:17pm UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/and-or-and-else-in-rules/1632 "2020-08-13T12:17:31Z")
Hi Steve and gang! Say I want to set a value range 8-12 in a conditional statement like if pp\>8 AND pp\<48 then // do this else Exit Rules, Skip Outgoing Action But I just checked BMT doesn't have boolean operators. … --- ## [Index of ADVANCED posts and tools](https://forum.bome.com/t/index-of-advanced-posts-and-tools/1782)
**Author:** [@pedro.estrela](https://forum.bome.com/u/pedro.estrela)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2020, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/index-of-advanced-posts-and-tools/1782 "2020-12-23T15:40:11Z")
Do you have a VERY large mapping? Do you push the limits of Bome MIDI Translator Pro? then read on. This post is an index to useful posts/tools/info applicable to very large mappings. Contributions are welcome. Just co… --- ## [Bome Software Settings Files](https://forum.bome.com/t/bome-software-settings-files/4172)
**Author:** [@FlorianBome](https://forum.bome.com/u/FlorianBome)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/bome-software-settings-files/4172 "2022-04-05T20:54:52Z")
Here you can find the settings files (\*.bmts) for all our software products: macOS In Finder, use the ‘Go’ menu, ‘Go to Folder…’ and then copy/paste this folder path: ~/Library/Application Support/Bome Wi… --- ## [Crash or Freeze? Please send us a dump file!](https://forum.bome.com/t/crash-or-freeze-please-send-us-a-dump-file/2989)
**Author:** [@FlorianBome](https://forum.bome.com/u/FlorianBome)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2023, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/crash-or-freeze-please-send-us-a-dump-file/2989 "2023-05-07T19:24:47Z")
Although our software is known for its outstanding stability and robustness, it’s still possible that there is a crash or a freeze. For example, we’ve seen this when an Operating System installed an incompatible update, … --- ## [Tutorial: trigger Perform and Timer actions using Terminal and AppleScript](https://forum.bome.com/t/tutorial-trigger-perform-and-timer-actions-using-terminal-and-applescript/5525)
**Author:** [@jordikt](https://forum.bome.com/u/jordikt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 10:10am UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/tutorial-trigger-perform-and-timer-actions-using-terminal-and-applescript/5525 "2023-09-29T10:10:58Z")
First of all, Thanks to @SteveC for helping me with command line in Terminal. I will use ‘Z Perform Action 1’ as the Incoming Perform name and ‘Z Timer’ as the Incoming Timer name for the examples of this post. For sen… --- ## [Calling Functions with Bome MIDI Translator Pro with return values](https://forum.bome.com/t/calling-functions-with-bome-midi-translator-pro-with-return-values/6803)
**Author:** [@SteveC](https://forum.bome.com/u/SteveC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2024, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/calling-functions-with-bome-midi-translator-pro-with-return-values/6803 "2024-12-23T23:19:01Z")
Although there are no official ‘Function Calls’ within Bome MIDI Translator Pro, you can emulate this behavior. The attached project show you how. This requires Bome MIDI Translator Pro version 1.9.1 or above to work as… --- ## [APC MINI MK2 - Example MIDI Definition File for Voicemeeter](https://forum.bome.com/t/apc-mini-mk2-example-midi-definition-file-for-voicemeeter/4753)
**Author:** [@SteveC](https://forum.bome.com/u/SteveC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/apc-mini-mk2-example-midi-definition-file-for-voicemeeter/4753 "2022-12-23T16:52:39Z")
I put this together yesterday. If you use Voicemeeter you can load it and use the buttons and sliders to control voicemeeter with your APC MINI MK2 APC-MINI-MK2-Map.zip (2.2 KB) Steve Caldwell Bome Customer Care Als… --- ## [MIDI Translator: Order of Operations](https://forum.bome.com/t/midi-translator-order-of-operations/1619)
**Author:** [@gderreck](https://forum.bome.com/u/gderreck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/midi-translator-order-of-operations/1619 "2020-10-04T19:01:33Z")
Greetings, My setup is getting more complicated. I'm sure I will improve on this as time goes on. I digress. 1 - I am going to do more using MIDI Program Changes to activate certain Presets. And then run the translator… --- ## [Extend the WiFi range of BomeBox with external Antenna (DIY)](https://forum.bome.com/t/extend-the-wifi-range-of-bomebox-with-external-antenna-diy/5110)
**Author:** [@FlorianBome](https://forum.bome.com/u/FlorianBome)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/extend-the-wifi-range-of-bomebox-with-external-antenna-diy/5110 "2025-09-12T12:56:51Z")
The BomeBox uses a small internal antenna. For many applications like accessing the web config, this is fine. However, if you’re running into connectivity issues, you may install an external, bigger, antenna. The SoC in… --- ## [MIDI Routing Techniques in Bome Network](https://forum.bome.com/t/midi-routing-techniques-in-bome-network/6561)
**Author:** [@SteveC](https://forum.bome.com/u/SteveC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2024, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/midi-routing-techniques-in-bome-network/6561 "2024-10-15T16:50:06Z")
In Bome Network, the MIDI Router lets you define any number of MIDI routes. Each route is defined by a source port and a destination port. The order of MIDI routes does not matter. Below is a summary of how the differen… --- ## [Bome Network: Switch different Configurations](https://forum.bome.com/t/bome-network-switch-different-configurations/4107)
**Author:** [@FlorianBome](https://forum.bome.com/u/FlorianBome)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 6:42pm UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/bome-network-switch-different-configurations/4107 "2025-05-06T18:42:44Z")
Currently, Bome Network (version 1.4.2) does not allow creating different configurations or presets, and switch them as needed. However, there is an (advanced) trick (which works with all our software): in Windows Ex… --- ## [Translator Files for Select Allen&Heath products](https://forum.bome.com/t/translator-files-for-select-allen-heath-products/3064)
**Author:** [@SteveC](https://forum.bome.com/u/SteveC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2021, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/translator-files-for-select-allen-heath-products/3064 "2021-05-11T15:11:10Z")
HI, The attached are slightly modified versions of what Allen & Heath posts on their web site. If you need HUI emulation, you might want to modify them for your needs. Pro-tools pretty much exclusively uses HUI for th… --- ## [Control various video editors with different MIDI controllers](https://forum.bome.com/t/control-various-video-editors-with-different-midi-controllers/7686)
**Author:** [@SteveC](https://forum.bome.com/u/SteveC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/control-various-video-editors-with-different-midi-controllers/7686 "2026-07-01T19:57:55Z")
Hi, I’ve been spending time evaluating different video editors and noticed one thing in common. With the exception of Davinci Resolve, none of them supports MIDI input for controlling the editor. Even Resolve only suppo… --- ## [Map Keystroke to MIDI or another Key and suppress the original keystroke](https://forum.bome.com/t/map-keystroke-to-midi-or-another-key-and-suppress-the-original-keystroke/5205)
**Author:** [@FlorianBome](https://forum.bome.com/u/FlorianBome)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2023, 11:33am UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/map-keystroke-to-midi-or-another-key-and-suppress-the-original-keystroke/5205 "2023-05-28T11:33:51Z")
Often, it is useful to use Bome MIDI Translator Pro for mapping keystrokes on your computer / QWERTY keyboard to send MIDI messages, map to other keys, type text, or do other special actions. MIDI Translator Pro allows f… --- ## [Bome Software Log Files](https://forum.bome.com/t/bome-software-log-files/4761)
**Author:** [@FlorianBome](https://forum.bome.com/u/FlorianBome)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2022, 9:19am UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/bome-software-log-files/4761 "2022-12-30T09:19:20Z")
Our software usually creates log files. To troubleshoot a problem, it’s often helpful to look at it or post it here on the forum. The log file has the (abbreviated) name of the software and extension .log. For example, … --- ## [MIDI Fighter Twister Utility Issue](https://forum.bome.com/t/midi-fighter-twister-utility-issue/4288)
**Author:** [@SteveC](https://forum.bome.com/u/SteveC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2022, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/midi-fighter-twister-utility-issue/4288 "2022-05-27T21:56:18Z")
If you have a MIDI Fighter Twister connected over Bome Network, it will be shown on your local Windows machine as: Hostname: Midi Fighter Twister Unfortunately the MIDI Fighter Utility will have problems with this if y… --- ## [Microsoft Windows- Windows 11 Settings - How to run applications that are not yet recognized by Windows Defender](https://forum.bome.com/t/microsoft-windows-windows-11-settings-how-to-run-applications-that-are-not-yet-recognized-by-windows-defender/7628)
**Author:** [@SteveC](https://forum.bome.com/u/SteveC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 5:41pm UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/microsoft-windows-windows-11-settings-how-to-run-applications-that-are-not-yet-recognized-by-windows-defender/7628 "2025-11-03T17:41:50Z")
I had this issue on one of my Windows 11 machines. It would silently not install Bome MIDI Translaor Pro It is not necessarily an Bome MIDI Translator Pro issue as other applications will likely also be affected. Smar… --- ## [A naming convention for MT Pro variables, and an audit script for .bmtp files](https://forum.bome.com/t/a-naming-convention-for-mt-pro-variables-and-an-audit-script-for-bmtp-files/7925)
**Author:** [@benoit.besson](https://forum.bome.com/u/benoit.besson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 9:05am UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/a-naming-convention-for-mt-pro-variables-and-an-audit-script-for-bmtp-files/7925 "2026-10-11T09:05:17Z")
Hi all, Usual disclaimer first: I do not work for Bome and this is not official guidance — I am a user sharing what I ran into, and I used an AI assistant to help me read the file format, test the hypotheses and write i… --- ## [Triggering MIDI Translation Events at a Given Time of Day (on Windows)](https://forum.bome.com/t/triggering-midi-translation-events-at-a-given-time-of-day-on-windows/6306)
**Author:** [@SteveC](https://forum.bome.com/u/SteveC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/triggering-midi-translation-events-at-a-given-time-of-day-on-windows/6306 "2024-06-17T18:20:28Z")
Background Often it is useful to trigger an event in MIDI Translator Pro (MT Pro) at a given time of day, or on a specific day of week. Such an event can send MIDI messages, or execute other actions, like key strokes, m… --- ## [APC-MINI to Allen&Heath SQ6 Project - multiple channels using less translators](https://forum.bome.com/t/apc-mini-to-allen-heath-sq6-project-multiple-channels-using-less-translators/7718)
**Author:** [@SteveC](https://forum.bome.com/u/SteveC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/apc-mini-to-allen-heath-sq6-project-multiple-channels-using-less-translators/7718 "2026-01-09T02:43:01Z")
Hi, I recently helped someone with this project file and though I’d post it here. It uses an APC-MINI MK2 to control 8 - Ip mutes and 9 Ip faders to LR level adjustments. Feel free to leverage it is you have this com… --- ## [BomeBox Web Config Broken after Firmware Update](https://forum.bome.com/t/bomebox-web-config-broken-after-firmware-update/7811)
**Author:** [@FlorianBome](https://forum.bome.com/u/FlorianBome)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.bome.com/t/bomebox-web-config-broken-after-firmware-update/7811 "2026-04-27T14:06:30Z")
Hi, sometimes, after a firmware update, some parts of the firmware do not work anymore, pages are not loading, and/or the activity indicators keep on spinning. This is usually due to the browser still keeping the old we…