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Using more than one encoder per parameter shows fewer parameters at any given
time, but you gain space on the LCD to cater to longer parameter names and values.
The more control surfaces you have within a control surface group, the more you benefit
from this feature.
• “Only when all parameters fit in one page” checkbox: When selected, the defined number
of encoders are only used when there are sufficient encoders available to show all
parameters, without changing pages. For example, if you have a Mackie Control and
two Mackie Control XTs (giving you at total of 24 encoders), a plug-in with 13 parameters
will be shown with one encoder per parameter. Eleven encoders will remain unused.
A plug-in with 11 parameters will be shown with two encoders per parameter. Two
encoders will remain unused (as will the inactive encoders of the subdivisions mentioned
above).
When deselected, multiple encoders are used for each parameter, which may require
scrolling. This would not be the case if only one encoder were used for each parameter.
• “Show value units for” checkboxes: The two checkboxes in this section allow you to
adjust whether parameter values are appended by the measurement unit, where
applicable—“Hz” or “%,” for example. You can set this option separately for instrument
and plug-in parameters, and for volume and other channel strip parameters. When
selected, applicable values are appended with the appropriate unit. Turn off this option
if viewing units makes the display too cluttered.
• Controller Assignments button: Click to open the Controller Assignments window.
• Setup button: Click to open the Control Surfaces Setup window.
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