capture/convert note inputs

[tor.helge.skei]

the akai apc key 25 controller sends messages on two midi channels.. the knobs and buttons on channel 1, and the keyboard sends notes to channel 2.. so, i set up a note input like this:

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midi_in = host.getMidiInPort(0);
midi_in.createNoteInput("APC Keys 25","?1????").setShouldConsumeEvents(false);

i noticed that with this, i don't get onMidi events when i press midi notes/keys, so i can't 'capture' or change them before passing them on to bitwg..

but perhaps i have missed something?
is it possible?

i'm thinking about using the shift button on the apc for a lot more..
using shift + midi keys could open for a LOT of possibilities.. for example, i could convert the midi notes to controller messages if shift is pressed, or to some other control changes.. so i could have a LOT more buttons to map to whatever i want/need (especially in bitwig v1.2), without needing a bunch of keyboards or controllers..

- tor-helge

for example, stuff like this, without the massive amount of controllers

(yeah, tim exile is a big inspiration!)