Gamepad to MIDI

PadMap turns any gamepad controller into MIDI. Map it, layer it, light it up — then use it anywhere.

Instant download
30-day refund
Win · macOS

Connect your gamepad

Send MIDI with your controller

Tap a button or move a joystick and send MIDI CC and MIDI notes. You can edit what it sends and apply additional layers.

Additional Layers

Add some depth to your mapping by playing multiple layers at the same time. Make a control a modifier and let it toggle between different mapping layers.

Haptic Controls & RGB

The small stuff that makes a controller feel like yours. Add color mapping and rumble on supported controllers.

Controller pads colour-coded to the mapping

Your controller, color-coded.

PadMap matches your pad LEDs to your mapping, so your grid shows you what it does.

Feel it back.

Pads that buzz when you hit them. A little haptic yep that keeps you in the pocket without looking down.

Before you buy

Will my controller work?

PadMap speaks generic gamepad input — if your computer already recognises the pad as a controller, PadMap sees it too. RGB and rumble are the exception: those only work on controllers that expose them.

Unsure about yours? Mail hello@sinuslabs.io before you buy and we'll tell you straight.

Is there a free demo?

Not yet — PadMap sends MIDI to other software, so a crippled build would mostly demo the cripple. The videos on this page are unedited screen captures of the real thing, and if it doesn't do what you expected, mail us within 30 days for a full refund. No form, no reason needed.

Which DAWs does it work with?

All of them. PadMap is a standalone app that creates a virtual MIDI device — Ableton, FL Studio, Logic, Bitwig, Reaper, Traktor, or anything else that accepts MIDI input just sees a controller.

What do I need to run it?

Windows 10/11 (64-bit) or macOS 10.14+. A one-off internet connection to activate, then it runs offline. Your licence covers your own machines and every future update.

Where is my license key?

It's emailed the moment you pay, and it lives in your account portal — sign in with the address you purchased with, no password required.