M32 4D encoder doesn't send a (midi) message for pushing (confirmation) in midi mode

MidiControl · 2025-07-24T10:52:51+00:00

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Is it correct that the M32 "4D encoder" doesn't send a (midi) message when you push it (confirmation) in midi mode?

It does send midi messages for the other functions (turning or tilting) in midi mode. The 4D encoder works OK in DAW mode or with the Komplete Kontrol 3.5 software. As far as I know it is not possible to make a midi template to assign the midi messages the 4D encoder sends.

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Jeremy_NI

@MidiControl No it doesn't send MIDI when you click on it. Turning will send MIDI CC, clicking MIDI notes. These were not intended to be used or set up when in MIDI mode. Only these knobs can be assigned:

MidiControl

Thank you for your reply.

It's a shame that the 4D encoder is only partially supported in MIDI mode. I think this is a design or marketing decision by Native Instruments.

In my opinion, every MIDI controller should at least have a standard MIDI mode that isn't disabled for the standard midi messages.

Novation/Focusrite provides extensive documentation with their MIDI controllers, even explaining how to add custom messages to the display (see programmer's reference guide).

I'll take this into consideration before purchasing a more expensive MIDI controller from Native Instruments.

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