Bear with me, Im a n00b…

Is it possible to use my computer keyboard to trigger MIDI notes?
I can capture the key info (ASCII) just fine, but am having difficulty understanding how to convert that to MIDI…

Update: I figured out one way to do this, but im wondering if there are any more optimal workflows.

I connected a Key Object>Number Box>Select + argument (ASCII equivalent of certain keyboard presses)>button (so I can see when they are triggered)>message with MIDI equivalent>Makenote with velocity and duration set>Noteout.

Thanks,
-Levy