Cobalt Nomad Midi Encoder Control

Question

Hello, 
 I'm wondering if it is possible to control the encoders through MIDI for the Cobalt Nomad in standard or direct mode. I've found the charts in the help menus, but dont see the encoders listed anywhere, unless they're called something else? 
 
 Thank you kindly, 
 Rob

Richard · Answer

The wheels/encoders aren't available via MIDI as they are "endless" and the MIDI standards don't support this concept. 
- While some MIDI controllers do have physically endless pots, they actually send 0-127 values and either wrap or 'top out' when they hit the end value. 
 
You can still take direct control of parameters via MIDI, just assign the ones you want to Masters that you aren't using for anything else. 
Be aware that MIDI is 7 bit and so some parameters will be a bit 'steppy' like this - for example, Pan & Tilt are probably not really usable. 
 
Another option is to use OSC to drive the parameters directly, using commands like "parameter/tilt <0.0-1.0>" 
See the Help for more - you can drive any parameter at all, not just the ones currently on the encoders. 
(We are intending to expand the range of OSC commands in future updates)