# MIDI Effect Routing

### Overview

Evoke uses MIDI to control the current scale or notes via [**Global Modes**](/evoke-manual/global-modes.md), and to trigger modulators so they respond to note-on messages—enabling deeper, performance-driven interactions within the plugin.

Routing MIDI to an effect varies by DAW. Steps for common DAWs are outlined below. For detailed instructions, consult your DAW’s manual.

### Ableton Live

1. Insert Evoke on the audio source track (the vocal/melody).

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2. Create a MIDI track and program or play notes (clip or keyboard).

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3. In the MIDI track’s **MIDI To** section, select the audio track that hosts Evoke.

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4. Set Evoke to **MIDI Track / MIDI Instrument** in the Global Mode. Enable **Monitor: In** on the MIDI track if playing live.

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5. Play the source melody to hear it react to the incoming MIDI.

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For more information on MIDI routing in Ableton, visit [Ableton Routings I/O - Ableton Live Manual.](https://www.ableton.com/en/manual/routing-and-i-o/)

### FL Studio

1. Route Evoke to the audio source track (e.g., the vocal or melody).

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2. Set Evoke to **MIDI Track / MIDI Instrument** in the Global Mode.

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3. Create a MIDI track and program or play notes (using a clip or keyboard).

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4. Set the MIDI track’s output to the audio source track.

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5. Play or sequence MIDI to control Evoke.

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For more information on MIDI routing in FL Studio, see [MIDI Routing in the Image Line FL Studio Manual.](https://www.image-line.com/fl-studio-learning/fl-studio-online-manual/html/plugins/MIDI%20Out.htm)

### Logic Pro X

1. Create a Software Instrument track and load **Evoke** in the Instrument slot.

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2. Create an Audio track and place or record the audio signal (vocal/melody) there.

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3. In the Evoke window, set the **Side Chain** (top-right) to the audio source track.

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4. In Evoke, select **MIDI Track / MIDI Instrument** in the Global Mode.

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5. Play, or program MIDI notes on the Evoke track to hear the audio react.

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For more information on MIDI routing in Logic Pro, visit the [Logic Pro X User Guide.](https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/logicpro/welcome/mac)

### Pro Tools

1. Add your audio source track in Pro Tools and insert **Evoke** on it as an insert effect.

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2. Create a **MIDI track** with the notes you want to use.

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3. In Evoke, switch to **MIDI Track / MIDI Instrument** in the Global Mode.

4. On the MIDI track’s **Output selector**, choose the audio source track where Evoke is inserted.

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5. Play or sequence MIDI to control Evoke.

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For more information on MIDI routing in Pro Tools, check the [Pro Tools Reference Guide (2024.6).](https://resources.avid.com/SupportFiles/PT/Pro_Tools_Reference_Guide_2024.6.pdf)

### Bitwig Studio

1. On your **audio source track**, insert **Evoke** as an audio effect.

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2. Create a new **Instrument track**. In its **OUT** routing option, set the destination to your audio source track (the one with Evoke on it).

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3. Inside **Evoke**, set the **Global Mode** to **MIDI Track / MIDI Instrument**.

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4. Play a MIDI clip or perform on your MIDI keyboard. The MIDI will now be routed through Evoke and processed by your audio source.

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For more information on MIDI routing in Bitwig Studio, visit the [Bitwig Studio User Guide](https://www.bitwig.com/userguide/latest/routing/).

### Cubase

1. **Insert Evoke** on the audio track that contains your source sound.

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2. **Switch Evoke to MIDI Track / MIDI Instrument** mode in the Global Mode so that it can react to incoming MIDI.

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3. **Create a new MIDI track**, record or play the notes you want to send to Evoke.

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4. **Route the MIDI track’s output** to the audio track hosting Evoke (set the output of the MIDI track so it targets the audio track).

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5. **Play back the audio source** Evoke will process it and respond to the incoming MIDI notes in real time.

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For more information on Midi routing in Cubase, visit the [Steinberg Manual.](https://www.steinberg.help/r/cubase-pro/14.0/en/cubase_nuendo/topics/vst_system_link/vst_system_link_midi_tracks_to_vstis_on_other_computers_routing_t.htmlSteinberg)


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