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💬 general Jan 5, 2026

Accounting for relative and absolute inputs

I'm trying to setup buttons and knobs to the same variable, the program I'm using doesn't support relative input. Am I able to use the built in software to combine…

Posidian Posidian
87 replies
GridGeneral
💬 general Jan 5, 2026

sparse crashing or bricking of unit

For some reason this unit just freezes, lights are still on and do not glow if any thing is pushed or turned up,but it doesn't communicate any more. Things ive tried Update…

Đ₴ØⱤ₵Ɇ (dany) Đ₴ØⱤ₵Ɇ (dany)
4 replies
GridRequest
💬 general Jan 4, 2026

how to make a button send midi only on press, not on both press and release

Hello, I am trying to do this but it's not very intuitive thank you

Dr. Bensmir Dr. Bensmir
1 replies
Grid
💬 general Dec 30, 2025

how to update firmware with multiple modules connected together?

So i have a setup of 2x3 modules connected together and fixed with doublesided tape onto a plate and build into a portable soundstation. when i open the editor it says my firmware…

nudel nudel
1 replies
Grid
💬 general Dec 30, 2025

possible to stop ipadOS identifying grid as a keyboard?

I use my grids (PO16 and PBF4) to control AUM on my ipad. Since the update to ipadOS26 (I think) whenever I open a text entry field I can't make the ipad onscreen keyboard…

dspk dspk
2 replies
Grid
💬 general Dec 23, 2025

Using TEK2 Jog Wheels To Scroll (Left/Right) + (Up/Down) In Ableton Live 12?

Hi. Has anybody used the TEK2 jog wheels to scroll (left/right) and (up/down) in Ableton Live? Is there an existing configuration setup for this?

mangopudding
1 replies
Request
💬 general Dec 22, 2025

How do you callibrate velocity range of BU16?

On first connection I learned that my usual taps get 1 to 50 in velocity, where 50 is my finger tapping the buttons with a worrysome force. I want this range to be remapped to 0…

Nelle Nelle
3 replies
Grid
💬 general Dec 21, 2025

Overriding System button with a Key action... bug?

I am trying to add undo (and redo) functionality to the system key. See the screenshot. On my Mac what ends up happening after triggering this once, is for example Cmd+Tab will…

Function Store - Dan Function Store - Dan
12 replies
Grid
💬 general Dec 20, 2025

Can timers be used to create custom LED animations?

I was wondering if there's a way to create custom animations. Existing animations go all the range from min to max, 0-255. I'd like to configure those values so I can have…

0xdb 0xdb
5 replies
Grid
💬 general Dec 18, 2025

Profiles for offline configuration?

I'm trying to setup my new modules for Logic, but my studio computer is airgapped, and it looks there is little I can do without network connection. I feel dumb asking for…

coat coat
26 replies
GridGeneral
💬 general Dec 18, 2025

MIDI RX issue with BU16 - midi parameters not working

Hello, I've been trying my best to setup a BU16 to use with traktor. My goal is to control the hotcues with a led feedback of the hotcues colors. I've just spent hours…

XtraBonus_Victor XtraBonus_Victor
46 replies
GridRequest
💬 general Dec 14, 2025

How do I programmatically change button color on VSN1 module?

I have a VSN1 module and would like to have a button be red when it's on, and green when it's off. if self:button_state() == 127 then led_color(self:element_index(),…

goatbamf goatbamf
3 replies
Grid
💬 general Dec 13, 2025

Inter-Module Interaction?

In plan English, can someone explain to me how to have an element from one module modify the parameters of another? Ultimately what I’m trying to do is use 8 buttons on a BU16(3)…

Hyperstation Jr. Hyperstation Jr.
21 replies
Grid
💬 general Dec 13, 2025

How do I setup LED color in EN16? led_color() gives me inconsistent results

Hey all! I'm trying to get colors to switch automatically on my EN16 when I click on a track and I was hoping I could get some help with the last mile.

0xdb 0xdb
49 replies
Grid
💬 general Dec 12, 2025

Do everything in code?

I'm pretty new to grid, have only been using for a week or so, but I'm a software engineer and have a lot of experience working with controllers and MIDI, so this is…

goatbamf goatbamf
3 replies
Grid
💬 general Dec 12, 2025

Ableton Scene Transition/Recall

Is it possible to save values and recall them on the controller themselves on any of the Grid controllers?

klarts klarts
2 replies
GridRequest
💬 general Dec 12, 2025

Shipping costs

I put the items in my cart last night and the total with shipping came to £338, I went to buy them this morning and it's jumped up to £354. What happened overnight to increase…

AmenHavok
3 replies
General
💬 general Dec 11, 2025

max msp_led control

Hello to @everyone, is there any chance to control the grid leds from MaxMsp? If so, do you know how?I already tried to send midi note, midi cc and so on. As suggested from other…

Carmine De Vita Carmine De Vita
3 replies
GridRequestGeneral
💬 general Dec 11, 2025

Is there any special perks for customers who have bought before?

I am in my way of buying one grid module, but I have an order made before 2025-06 which is not imported to my profile on the website (I have sent an email for this).I wonder if…

Nelle Nelle
4 replies
General
💬 general Dec 10, 2025

how do you actually save anything??

Can't believe I'm having to ask this, but how tf do you actually save anything? I've created setups for some buttons and written them to the VSN1. There is no apparent…

remix73 remix73
14 replies
General