It is possible to pass modifier states across devices.
This involves setting the target device to 'All ports' in the Controller preferences, and then adding a modifier in the target device that responds to the same channel and CC# or note as the modifier on the sending device.
Ensure your gear is using different MIDI channels to avoid unwanted MIDI clashes. If you want to involve your keyboard, some Bomes trickery will be required.
An example:
I have a VCI-100 with the djtechtools mapping, broadcasting on MIDI channel 1. I also have a Nanopad, broadcasting on channel 10.
The shift button on the VCI-100 is Ch1-Note-A#6. It sets M7=1 Type=Button on HOLD.
In the controller preferences I set the Nanopad MIDI input to 'All ports'. Then I add a control. I will use M7 for simplicity.
Set M7=1 Type=Button to HOLD on Ch1-Note-A#6.
Hey presto, you can now use the shift button on the VCI as a shift button on the Nanopad.
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