Aurora (MIDI Controller)

Aurora is a live MIDI controller powered by real-time data from space weather observatories and satellites. Connect Aurora to your favorite DAW (like Ableton Live) and transform electromagnetic readings into musical expression.

Support

If you have questions, feedback, or need help with the Aurora (MIDI Controller) app, please email us at our support email.

App Demo

Getting Started

Mac Installation

For instructions on how to install Aurora on your Mac, see the Mac installation guide.

iOS Setup

AUM

AudioBus

MIDI Output Behavior

Aurora outputs MIDI as a virtual port named "Aurora" on Mac. By default, MIDI is sent to all available destinations (including Network Session). You can refine this by selecting specific destinations from the MIDI Destinations dropdown.

When MIDI Mapping Mode is activated, all streams are paused except for the selected one. This makes it easy to map individual controls one at a time.

When MIDI Edit Mode is activated, select a data source to change it's MIDI channel or MIDI CC.

Current Features

Version 1.0

• Live data streaming from NOAA and Dombås observatory
• Flexible MIDI mapping for CC controls
• Works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac Catalyst

Version 1.0.1

• Persistent Virtual MIDI port for AUM and AudioBus routing
• MIDI Destination menu
• MIDI CC listed for each source

Version 1.0.2

• Each sources MIDI channel and MIDI CC can now be edited in MIDI Edit Mode
• Added in-app link to this support documentation

Data Sources

Aurora pulls real-time data from the following magnometer and x-ray sources:

• Dombås Observatory (Norway)
• NOAA GOES Primary – Magnetometer (Satellite A)
• NOAA GOES Secondary – Magnetometer (Satellite B)
• NOAA GOES Primary – X-ray (Satellite A)
• NOAA GOES Secondary – X-ray (Satellite B)

The resonance values are computations of the group of magnetomers and if their values are clustering in the low, mid, or high frequency ranges.