Can I map blender with a MIDI controller? Can I use a MIDI controller to map blender's interface so that it becomes faster?

I tried with some MIDI translator, but I'd like to not have to use external software.
Does "external software" include Blender add-ons? There are a few for MIDI in and out event detection. i.e. "Add MIDI" http://www.jpfep.net/pages/addmidi/ ; 

I don't think you can map MIDI controllers without add-ons or at least a python script.