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Initial Setup

Four knobs, that's it.

Setup Preset for Group Supercontrol

1. Add a knob.

2. Set Subtype to Presets.

3. Tap Yes to create 12 presets.

4. Add the four knobs as subcontrols of the Preset knob.

Make Some Presets

Create some presets by moving the presets knob and setting the four knobs to different settings.

Add Four Buttons

Adjust the Buttons' Relationships

1. Make each button a supercontrol of Knob 5.

2. Verify the supercontrols of Knob 5.

Set On Values for Buttons

Set the MIDI On value for each of the buttons.

The formula is: (PresetNumber - 1) ÷ 12 × 128

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