Electrix Tweaker - Manual (Page 11)

3. Hardware Controls
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3.2 Encoders
The TWEAKER has 7 encoders. Each encoder is capable of outputting in Absolute or Relative Mode.
The output mode of each encoder can be adjusted using the TWEAKER EDITOR, the Settings
Channel, or using the “Set Encoder Output Modes” SysEx.
3.2.1 Absolute Mode
When in Absolute Mode, an encoder outputs very much like an ordinary potentiometer. By default,
the six channel strip encoders are in Absolute Mode. Absolute mode is generally used to control
effects, EQ settings, and other continuous parameters. As you turn clock-wise, the encoder will
output increasing values until it outputs 127. As you turn counter clock-wise, the encoder will
output decreasing values until it outputs 0. If Local Control of the LED rings in is enabled, the ring
will update the display the current value of the encoder.
Local Control for encoders in Absolute Mode can be controlled using the TWEAKER EDITOR or the
Ring Local Control feature of the Settings Channel.
Encoder Speeds
The angle of turn needed to complete a full 0-127 sweep on an encoder is dependent on the
declared encoder speed. This is a global control. The default speed is 5, and the default alternate
speed is 1. At a Speed of 5, the Encoder changes value at about the same rate as a potentiometer.
At a Speed of 1, the encoder’s natural speed, an encoder changes value at 1 value per encoder
click/detent (about one quarter of the rate of a potentiometer). Maximum Encoder Speed is 7, and
Minimum Speed is 1. The TWEAKER stores 2 encoder speeds at a time, and they can be toggled
between using a Speed Control Button.