Req: Windows software to map MIDI controller data to (ASCII) keys

Hello guys,

I am looking for a very simple MIDI utility for Windows (XP) that will
do the following:

- Monitor a MIDI input

- Convert incoming MIDI (controller) data to keys or key combos - keys
as in "Alphanumerical keyboard", not our ebony and ivory kind


What I actually want to achieve this way is very simple:

Use the sustain pedal on my MIDI keyboard - or maybe add one of those
MIDI pedal boards - to emulate the ALT, CTRL or SHIFT keys on a
standard PC keyboard.

I Googled around, but could not find anything.

Any ideas?