MIDI Fighter Twister
The DJ TechTools MIDI Fighter Twister is a compact live performance controller with 16 endless encoders, each with a push switch, an 11-segment LED ring, and an RGB indicator. Modulaser's default mapping uses three banks: one for live clip sculpting, one for output group mixing, and one for the selected group's effects.
Plug in via USB, enable the device in Settings > Devices, and the default mapping loads automatically. Switch banks with the middle side buttons. Every mapping below can be customized through MIDI learn.
Side Buttons
The six side buttons are shared across all banks.
| Position | Function |
|---|---|
| Left top | Cue previous |
| Left middle | Bank switch (Twister default) |
| Left bottom | Cue next |
| Right top | Blackout |
| Right middle | Bank switch (Twister default) |
| Right bottom | Tap tempo |
Bank 1: Live
The everyday performance bank. Macros for clip control, speed, and tempo.
LED rings show parameter values. RGB colors indicate the parameter group: blue for macros and speed, green for tempo.
Rows 1 to 2: Macros and Speed
| Encoder | CC | Turn | Push |
|---|---|---|---|
| E0 to E5 | CC 0 to 5 | Macros 1 to 6 | |
| E6 | CC 6 | Global speed | Timeline play/pause |
| E7 | CC 7 | Unassigned |
Row 3: Free
The global color-override row was removed when global colorize and strobe became per-output-group effects. E8 to E11 are unassigned. Bind them with MIDI learn, for example to the selected group's effect parameters.
Row 4: Tempo
| Encoder | CC | Turn |
|---|---|---|
| E12 | CC 12 | BPM |
| E13 to E15 | CC 13 to 15 | Unassigned |
Bank 2: Output Groups
A full output group mixer. Rows 1 to 2 control opacity, and pushing sends the selected clip to that group. Rows 3 to 4 select groups on push.
LED colors: cyan for opacity encoders, magenta for group select.
Rows 1 to 2: Opacity and Send
| Encoder | CC | Turn | Push |
|---|---|---|---|
| E0 to E3 | CC 16 to 19 | Output group 1 to 4 opacity | Send selected clip |
| E4 to E7 | CC 20 to 23 | Output group 5 to 8 opacity | Send selected clip |
Rows 3 to 4: Group Select
| Encoder | Push |
|---|---|
| E8 to E11 | Select output group 1 to 4 |
| E12 to E15 | Select output group 5 to 8 |
Bank 3: Effects
Strobe rate, plus the colorize and strobe switches, for whichever output group is currently selected, set via Bank 2's select rows or the APC40 Solo row.
| Encoder | CC | Turn | Push |
|---|---|---|---|
| E0 | CC 32 | Unassigned | Colorize enabled |
| E1 | CC 33 | Unassigned | |
| E2 | CC 34 | Unassigned | |
| E3 | CC 35 | Strobe rate | Strobe enabled |
E0 to E2 turns and E4 to E15 are free for MIDI learn binding.