A Simple Remote Lets You Trigger Tracks, Lights, And Cues From Anywhere On Stage

Want free swag? Send us a comment - we will respondhttps://riverside.com/shared/exported-clip/51e6aacc6d3f65e46469What if your show could breathe without the leash of a pedalboard or the glow of a laptop? We sit down with Midian co-founder Willem van Dermey to share how a belt-clip MIDI controller gives performers real freedom: trigger tracks, fire lighting cues, and move through scenes with a simple click from anywhere on stage. No app lock-in, no steep learning curve—just a reliable, RF-powered remote that maps cleanly to Ableton Live, Logic Pro, ProPresenter, and even OBS.Willem traces the journey from a worship leader’s clunky footswitch to a senior design project that blossomed into a production-ready device. We dig into why 2.4 GHz RF beats Bluetooth on crowded stages, how four buttons deliver eight functions with short and long presses, and what “near-zero latency” feels like when you’re counting in a chorus. You’ll hear real stories from bands and educators who traded frantic laptop sprints for calm, confident control, along with hard-won lessons from navigating FCC certification and the cost of international approvals like CE.Whether you’re a solo artist building your first backing tracks, a bassist juggling pedals and cues, or a metal band tired of mid-show update surprises, this conversation lays out practical ways to simplify your rig without sacrificing power. We keep it grounded: what to map first, how to think about line of sight, and when discreet control adds the most value to a live set. If you’ve been waiting for a way to run the show while staying in the show, this is for you.Enjoy the episode? Follow the show, share it with a friend who gigs, and leave a quick review—your support helps us bring on more builders and artists who make live music better.midian.liveenter- franklin- in promo code to get a 5$ discountBand Jenner- tune- Eye for an Eye Tom`s pedalsA great show which features effect pedals. MIDI trigger controllerOur wireless MIDI trigger controller allows musicians to discreetly trigger tracks. promo-franklinDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThank you and please visit our social medial sites to leave feedback and or support our project.https://franklinsgaragetostage.buzzsprout.comhttps://allmylinks.com/franklinsgaragetostage