Macros are where you can assign various Oberheim OB-X parameters to a set of Macro knobs and then changing the position of those knobs will affect the assigned parameters. These assignments can be as simple (ie with a single parameter applied) or complex, with multiple parameters applied at different values.

To apply a parameter to a specific Macro knob:

1. Click and drag the crosshair icon on the right of the desired Macro knob, and drop it onto the parameter you wish to control with that Macro knob. The green macro highlight will flash and light up to indicate the assignment has been made.
2. To adjust this amount, right-click* and drag up or down. You’ll see a corona fill the outer knob accordingly. This corona indicates the amount of control the macro knob applies to the parameter.

<aside> ⚠️ * You can change the method to adjust the macro amount in the Settings Window

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<aside> ⚠️ The macro highlight and corona lines will disappear when the macro is not in immediate use. They’ll display again when you click on a macro knob.

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Once your assignments are complete, the numerical display adjacent to the Macro knob will indicate the number of parameters that the Macro knob will control when turned.

You can also click on that display and remove any parameters via the arrow adjacent to its name and the aptly named ‘remove’ text.

<aside> ⚠️ A macro can control any number of parameters. However, each parameter can only be controlled by a single macro knob.

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As we explained earlier, the Macro section can create simple or highly complex setups. And because Macro knobs can also be controlled by velocity, aftertouch and MIDI CC’s, the performance possibilities are vast.

To set specific Macro values to an assigned parameter, make sure the coloured line is evident on that parameter and the main display is showing that parameter as an active Macro control destination (e.g. VCF CUTOFF MACRO AMOUNT). Then, double-click the main display window and type the required value.

<aside> ⚠️ It is not possible to assign macro control to aftertouch or velocity modulation amount knobs.

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