Hi all, new to grid and wanted to use the Hi Resolution Encoder preset in the cloud presets for adjusting tempo for a live set in Ableton but need to avoid value jumps. Is there an easy way to make it relative rather than absolute? When i just edit the encoder settings in the preset to relative it doesn't work out. I have no coding knowledge at all so wondering if anyone can help. Thanks!
Relative Hi Res Encoder?
glowydot · · 7 replies
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narayb · High resolution only really works in Absolute mode, this is why just switching to relative mode doesn't do the job.
narayb · There are two settings you can map in Ableton, a coarse tempo and a fine tempo adjust. You could map two encoders to these in relative mode and control them that way, without using high resolution MIDI.
narayb · This way you could retain accurate control over tempo and still use relative encoders and so you'll avoid data jumps.
narayb · You could also limit the range of the coarse tempo mapping increasing the sensitivity of the encoder (by default it's 999, but I don't really use anything over 200 ever).
narayb · If you don't want to use two different encoders to set the tempo, you could even use the press and turn method described here for fine adjust.
narayb · Hope this proves useful!
glowydot · I thought this might be the case, this makes more sense now. Thanks so much for the explanation I found it really helpful!
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