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Templates & downloads

Ready-made configuration files so you do not have to program your Novation controllers or CME merge units yourself — it is already done for you. Plus everything that ships on the PianoHack micro-SD card.

Micro SD card

PianoHack micro-SD card files

Everything that ships on the micro-SD card included with your PianoHack. Lost the card or want a fresh copy? Grab the whole package or individual files. The card must be 32 GB, formatted FAT32, with a PianoHack folder at the root.

ZIP
Complete micro-SD card package
The full PianoHack folder — riffs file, backup, One-Riff Editor, and ReadMe. Unzip straight onto your card.
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TXT
phRiffs.txt
Default 1-Button Riffs file. Lives in the PianoHack folder on the card.
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TXT
phRiffs_backup.txt
Factory backup of the default riffs.
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HTML
One-Riff Editor v22
The browser-based riff editor. Also available on the Tools page.
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TXT
ReadMe.txt
How to use the editor tool and the SD card riff workflow.
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Novation

Novation controller templates

Pre-made Components files and overlays for Novation MK3 / MK4 controllers, set up for the PianoHack so you do not have to program them yourself. Load them with Novation’s free Components software.

PDF
Suggested Setup for Novation Launchpad MK3
The recommended PianoHack button layout for Launchpad MK3.
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PDF
Launchpad X / Mini 8×8 overlays
Printable overlay sheet for Launchpad X and Launchpad Mini — print at 100% scale.
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Components PianoHack pad layout for Launchpad X MK3
Launchpad X MK3 component file
Ready-made PianoHack layout for Launchpad X MK3, shown at left. Load the .syx file onto your Launchpad with Novation’s free Components software.
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Components PianoHack pad layout for Launchpad Mini MK3
Launchpad Mini MK3 component file
Ready-made PianoHack layout for Launchpad Mini MK3, shown at left. Load the .syx file onto your Launchpad with Novation’s free Components software.
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Components
Launchkey MK3 component file
Ready-made PianoHack layout for Launchkey MK3.
Coming soon
Components
Launchkey MK4 component file
Ready-made PianoHack layout for Launchkey MK4.
Coming soon
CME

CME MIDI merge routing profiles

Routing configurations for CME Hxmidi Tools, pre-built for the PianoHack. Pick the file that matches your merge unit. The PianoHack port (ESP32S3_DEV-1) must be locked.

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Requires CME Hxmidi Tools 8.6 or later. These profiles were saved from version 8.6 — older releases may not open them. Each file also matches one specific merge unit, so use the profile named for your model.
HXP
H2MIDI Pro routing profile
PianoHack_miniH2.hxp — for the CME H2MIDI Pro.
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HXP
H12MIDI Pro routing profile
PianoHack-H12.hxp — for the CME H12MIDI Pro.
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HXP
H4MIDI WC routing profile
PH_LP_DAW_h4wc.hxp — for the CME H4MIDI WC USB host + merge unit.
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Manuals

Manuals & reference

PDF
PianoHack User Manual v6
The complete manual — also readable online.
Download
HTML
PianoHack User Manual v6 — web version
Self-contained HTML manual that works offline.
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PDF
One-Riff Editor User Manual
Guide for the 1-Button Riff feature and editor tool.
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PDF
PianoHack MIDI button configs
Quick-reference sheet of the PianoHack MIDI CC button configurations.
Coming soon
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Templates are updated regularly. New files for Logic Pro, MainStage, Numa Player, printable window-style stickers and more are on the way. Cannot find what you need? Request it by email.