User Manual
M20d Overview
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Hardware Encoders
The 12 Hardware Encoders make it easy to adjust various software parameters displayed
on the M20d touchscreen. They are color-coded in each case, and are matched up with
specific parameters depending on the current view and encoder assignment.
For example, in Setup and Perform mode they can control Channel Level, Trim, Pan
or FX Send. In Deep Tweak mode, encoders #1 and #7 control Pan and Level, and if
an EQ processor is selected, for example, several other encoders light up and control EQ
Frequency, Q, Gain, etc.
To illustrate, below is a graphic of the 12 encoders as they would be assigned to the EQ6
processor in Deep Tweak mode, lit up in various colors to match their EQ6 parameter
assignments.
Pan
Level
Low Freq Low Shelf Mid Freq 1
Mid Freq 2
Mid Q 1
Mid Q 2
Mid Gain 1
Mid Gain 2
100%L ~ 100%R 20Hz ~ 500Hz -15dB ~ +15dB 20Hz ~ 18kHz 0.1q ~ 10.0q -15dB ~ +15dB
Off ~ +12dB 20Hz ~ 18kHz 0.1q ~ 10.0q -15dB ~ +15dB
Observe how encoder #2 is red to match up with Low Frequency, encoder #7 is green to
match up with Level, and encoder #10 is yellow to match up with Mid Frequency 2. When
anencoderisnotassigned,itwillnotlightupatall,aswithencoders#8and#9.
As you switch M20d modes, you’ll see the encoders changing color in sync with the
touchscreen, making for intuitive control of the various parameters in the UI.