Midi Fighter Utility (Download)

This is an essential tool for configuring and updating your Midi Fighter. To download it simply click on the blue button below that matches your computer's operating system. You'll be guided through install via the software.

In order to use this software plug in your Midi Fighter directly to your computer via USB (DO NOT USE A USB HUB) and follow the onscreen instructions in the utility. You'll be prompted to update your firmware as new firmware updates are available. If no new firmware updates are available, it's time to use!

Release Notes

2.91

  • App is now signed and notarized with a Apple Developer account so the initial nag popups on macOS are gone
  • Fixed graphic glitches introduced in 2.90
  • Direct access to user guides from the Help menu
  • Simultaneous multi device support
  • Responsive Light/Dark themes on macOS and Windows
  • Log now shows MIDI commands sent by the unit in a more legible form rather than raw. It now also reports firmware date and has a Clear button to ease troubleshooting
  • Edits are saved to the unit when using the send command even if the edit box was not closed
  • Bank navigation synced between unit and utility
  • Improved reading unit settings consistency on load
  • Settings no longer need multiple clicks to be edited
  • Vectorized icons for better rendering on high DPI displays
  • Simplified UI with cleaner layout (firmware version is visible via Tools>Log)
  • Setting groups auto expand
  • Keyboard shortcuts for common actions
  • MFU adapts and hides new settings which are not available on older firmwares
  • Twister bank change animations can be disabled in the MFU
  • EXPERIMENTAL Undo & Redo functionality, accessible via normal keyboard shortcuts or the Edit menu for all settings except colors
  • Updated Spectra graphics
  • Fixes detection issues caused by 3rd party devices and OS language
  • MFU detects a device in boot loader mode and offers recovery options
  • New WinUSB DFU drivers (Win)
  • Upgraded to Qt 6.8.3 framework (macOS + Windows)
  • Fix build, runtime, and compatibility issues
  • Introduce per-device session model (behind the scenes)

Twister (20260601)

  • Device reports a unique serial number
  • More diverse color palette (Current + MF64 palette switchable via the MFU)
  • 8 Banks firmware: available via Tools>Alternative Firmware, the step sequencer is disabled in this firmware
  • RGB color recalibration
  • White is available for the RGB LEDs
  • Tooltips: Hover over a setting to get a quick explanation of what it does. This can be toggled off from the Help menu
  • Configurable Shift encoder channel (per encoder)
  • Configurable Animation channels (global)
  • New reset encoder value (127) encoder action
  • Bank Select side button action to quickly navigate all 4/8 banks
  • Bank change animations
  • New Spread an indicator type (starts in the middle and expands symmetrically)
  • Shift Page A/B side button actions are available toggle and momentary
  • MFU shows whether an encoder has detent enabled and its color
  • MFU no longer moves an encoder with a detent to 0 on load
  • New display sleep timer and animation (RGB wave or turn off)
  • Multiple encoders can now be selected in the MFU by dragging your mousecross the encoders or holding the shift key and clicking. (before the MULTIPLE button had to be activated)
  • Code optimization for future updates

64 (20260601)

  • Device reports a unique serial number
  • Button grid can be rotated so the connector exits towards the user (handy for filming)
  • Increased LED brightness
  • 2 New sleep animations
  • Code optimization for future updates

Spectra (20260601)

  • Device reports a unique serial number
  • New sleep animation
  • Code optimization for future updates

3D (20260601)

  • Device reports a unique serial number
  • New sleep animation
  • Code optimization for future updates

2.90

  • Fixed server connectivity issues
  • Fixed factory firmware flashing (Windows)
  • Fixed invisible options in drop down menus
  • Replaced Checkboxes with toggle switches
  • Fixed naming inconsistencies between "Midifighter" and "Midi Fighter"
  • Fixed model and firmware text scaling (Windows)
  • Improved text scaling for better visibility on large screens
  • General design update for an improve experience in low light
  • Increased log window width for improved readability
  • Updated app icon
  • Updated flashing status icons
  • Updated Midi Fighter 3D and 64 layout graphics

2.85

  • Adds Velocity Sensitive Encoders, Velocity Controllable Switches, Encoder Mouse Drag Emulation to Midi Fighter Twister.
  • Allows the Midi Fighter 3D to access MIDI Channels 14 and 15.