Moog Mariana | How to Manually Map Your MIDI Controller

This guide walks you through the process of manually mapping your MIDI controller to parameters within the Moog Mariana plugin. Mariana supports both preset MIDI configurations and fully manual control mapping, giving users hands-on flexibility to tailor control to their workflow.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Step 1: Connect Your MIDI Controller
• Step 2: Access MIDI Control Settings
• Step 3: Enter Mapping Mode
• Step 4: Assign Plugin Controls
• Step 5: Export Your Custom Mapping
• Tips & Additional Info

Step 1: Connect Your MIDI Controller

1. Launch the Mariana plugin.

2. Click the gear icon in the top-right corner to open Settings.

3. Go to the MIDI Connection tab.

4. Set your Input Device to your connected controller (e.g., MPK mini 3).

5. You can leave Input Channel on Omni for general use, or choose a specific MIDI channel.

Step 2: Access MIDI Control Settings

1. From the Settings panel, navigate to the MIDI Control tab.

2. If needed, you can load a MIDI Preset from the top dropdown.

3. Click Map MIDI to begin manual assignment.

Step 3: Enter Mapping Mode

1. After clicking Map MIDI, Mariana enters mapping mode.

2. Click any control in the plugin interface that you want to assign (e.g., Oscillator Frequency or Pan).

3. Immediately toggle, press, or move the knob/pad on your MIDI controller you want to assign.

4. You’ll see the assigned MIDI CC value appear next to the control once successful.

Step 4: Assign Plugin Controls

• Repeat Step 3 for each control you want to map.

• Use multiple knobs, pads, or faders from your controller.

• If you want to clear a mapping, return to Settings > MIDI Control and choose a different preset or reset the mapping.

Step 5: Export Your Custom Mapping

1. Once mapping is complete, go back to Settings > MIDI Control.

2. Click Export Map to save your configuration as a .ccmap file.

3. This file can be reloaded later via Import Map, or shared between systems.

It’s recommended to export your map to avoid losing custom settings between sessions.

Tips & Additional Info

• Mariana supports MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) if your controller is compatible.

• Custom maps are useful for live performance or DAW-less setups.

• You can load multiple presets for different controller layouts and switch between them.

• If a mapped control stops responding, re-enter mapping mode to reassign.