# Minis Setup (New Input System)

Minis (MIDI Input for New Input System) is a free 3rd party plugin for Unity created by Keijiro:

{% embed url="<https://github.com/keijiro/Minis>" %}

{% hint style="info" %}
Be aware that this configuration requires the new Input System. \
<https://docs.unity3d.com/Packages/com.unity.inputsystem@1.8/manual/index.html>
{% endhint %}

## How to Install Minis

Please refer to the GitHub repo linked above for complete information on the package. The following steps are required to install it:

1. From the main menu select Edit/Project Settings... and then select Package Manager on the left.
2. Enter the following scoped registry:

```
Name: Keijiro
URL: https://registry.npmjs.com
Scope: jp.keijiro
```

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3. Click Save. This will cause scripts to be recompiled.
4. Next, open the Package Manager from the main menu under Windows.
5. Set the Packages mode to **My Registries** and search for 'Minis'.
6. Select Minis on the left and then click the Install button in the lower right corner.

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Depending on your project configuration, you may encounter the following warning:&#x20;

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## Import Minis Sample

If you have not done so already, import the Minis package included in the Timeflow Samples. This can be found in the Package Manager under Timeflow.

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## Finish Setup

To confirm that Minis is installed and working, open the MinisExample scene.

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Then in the Hierarchy window, select the MidiReceiver object and view it in the inspector.

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If you see the warning message displayed below, click **Setup Minis** to complete the installation.&#x20;

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{% hint style="info" %}
This adds the scripting define symbol **MINIS** to the Player Settings, which enables related features in Timeflow.
{% endhint %}

After scripts are done recompiling, the warning will go away and you can now start using Minis. With a MIDI device connected, enter play mode to test input.

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For further instructions, see the [](https://axongenesis.gitbook.io/timeflow/reference/behaviors/midi/midi-receiver "mention") page.

{% hint style="info" %}
To uninstall Minis from the project, it can be uninstalled from the Package Manager. You will then need to remove the **MINIS** scripting define symbol from Player Settings, and delete the Minis samples from the project.
{% endhint %}