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Making Fine Adjustments to Parameter Values

You can view and adjust the values of parameters in a number of ways. In this module we show you how to adjust values more precisely, and how to set exact values by typing them into the Set Value dialog box. We also demonstrate how you can change frequency parameters using a pop-up piano keyboard that you can access from the Set Value dialog box.

To view the value of a parameter:
  • In the Property Editor of a contraption, roll over the parameter with the mouse. The value will be displayed in a pop-up window.

Note: This pop-up window will also appear when you edit a parameter.
To adjust values more precisely:
  • Click-and-drag the pointer over knobs, sliders or up/down arrows while holding down the CTRL key (COMMAND on Macintosh). This will slow down the movement of the individual controls, letting you locate exact values. You can press the CTRL key (COMMAND on Macintosh) at any time while adjusting the value.
To type values into the Set Value dialog box, do one of the following:
  1. Double-click on any knob or slider.
  2. The Set Value dialog box will appear.
  3. Type the value into the box, or use the up/down arrows to select a value.

  4. Click OK to apply your changes.

OR

  1. Right-click (CTRL+left-click on Macintosh) on a parameter and select Set Value... from the shortcut menu.
  2. Type the value into the box, or use the up/down arrows to select a value.
  3. Click OK to apply your changes.

Note: When the parameter represents a frequency, the Set Value dialog box also displays the parameter value as a musical pitch name at the right of the value box. When the frequency doesn't correspond exactly to a musical pitch, the distance from the exact pitch is shown in cents (+ means that the frequency is above the exact note frequency, and - means below).

To display and change frequency parameters using the pop-up piano keyboard:

  1. Double-click on a frequency parameter to open the Set Value dialog box.

    OR Right-click (CTRL+left-click on Macintosh) on a parameter and select Set Value... from the shortcut menu.

  2. To the right of the value box the frequency is displayed as a musical pitch name (e.g. A5). Click on this pitch name; a pop-up piano keyboard will be displayed.
  3. Choose a new frequency by clicking on the keys of the piano keyboard.

  4. The keyboard will close and the new frequency name (and value in Hz) will be displayed in the Set Value dialog box.
  5. Click OK to apply your changes.

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