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**Author:** [@system](https://forum.intech.studio/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2023, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/welcome-to-the-intech-studio-forum/5 "2023-10-16T21:46:23Z")
We are so glad you joined us. Intech Studio Forum Place to discuss Intech Studio products and creative work related ideas. Here are some things you can do to get started: :speaking\_head: Introduce yourself by adding… --- ## [BU16 "global" Button with DAW state at page change](https://forum.intech.studio/t/bu16-global-button-with-daw-state-at-page-change/929)
**Author:** [@user290](https://forum.intech.studio/u/user290)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2026, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/bu16-global-button-with-daw-state-at-page-change/929 "2026-11-04T14:18:22Z")
Hello! On my BU16 I want to have a “global” Button across all 4 pages. (It has to be on each page, cause I need very quick access) I can apply the same CC# for the Button on each page and map it on, let’s say, a Track Mu… --- ## [Grid Ableton: EN16 + VSN1 as a control surface for Ableton Live 12 (open source)](https://forum.intech.studio/t/grid-ableton-en16-vsn1-as-a-control-surface-for-ableton-live-12-open-source/932)
**Author:** [@user293](https://forum.intech.studio/u/user293)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/grid-ableton-en16-vsn1-as-a-control-surface-for-ableton-live-12-open-source/932 "2026-10-16T17:19:58Z")
Hey everyone! I’ve been building a setup to use my EN16 and VSN1 with Ableton Live 12, and it’s reached the point where it might be useful to others, so here it is: :backhand\_index\_pointing\_right: GitHub - hackaranda/g… --- ## [How to initialise receiving midi messages (to trigger animation or anything really) in grid editor 1.7.3 and EN16 with midirx\_cb](https://forum.intech.studio/t/how-to-initialise-receiving-midi-messages-to-trigger-animation-or-anything-really-in-grid-editor-1-7-3-and-en16-with-midirx-cb/931)
**Author:** [@coti\_k](https://forum.intech.studio/u/coti_k)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/how-to-initialise-receiving-midi-messages-to-trigger-animation-or-anything-really-in-grid-editor-1-7-3-and-en16-with-midirx-cb/931 "2026-10-14T15:05:54Z")
hello all, but I have a question to anyone that could help.. I am trying to send midi cc to EN16 (so that I can animate the led) I an using midirx\_cb() and, to simplify things, lets say I use this debuggging code: se… --- ## [Multiple LED colours on one EN16 encoder](https://forum.intech.studio/t/multiple-led-colours-on-one-en16-encoder/127)
**Author:** [@Superb\_Owl](https://forum.intech.studio/u/Superb_Owl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/multiple-led-colours-on-one-en16-encoder/127 "2026-10-11T13:37:18Z")
Is it possible to use a spread of 16 colours on one EN16 encoder, ie cc output value 0-7 blue, 8-15 purple, 16-23 green etc? What would be the best way to approach this? --- ## [Assigning Midi CC per button press to Wheel on VSN1, MidiRx does not immediately follow](https://forum.intech.studio/t/assigning-midi-cc-per-button-press-to-wheel-on-vsn1-midirx-does-not-immediately-follow/926)
**Author:** [@user288](https://forum.intech.studio/u/user288)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/assigning-midi-cc-per-button-press-to-wheel-on-vsn1-midirx-does-not-immediately-follow/926 "2026-10-06T23:19:56Z")
I am using buttons on the VSN1 to setup Midi CC functions on the wheel. E.g. my DAW is setup to have Ch 10 as control channel, and Tempo as controller 30, while sending a command on CC 19 makes it resend all current con… --- ## [Stand and dustcover for grid controllers](https://forum.intech.studio/t/stand-and-dustcover-for-grid-controllers/928)
**Author:** [@user289](https://forum.intech.studio/u/user289)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/stand-and-dustcover-for-grid-controllers/928 "2026-10-05T13:06:26Z")
Hi everyone, I recently got a PO16 and have now also ordered an EN16 and BU16. I’m planning to place all three Grid controllers horizontally next to each other. I’m currently looking for a suitable stand and, ideally, … --- ## [ZONA is now available](https://forum.intech.studio/t/zona-is-now-available/925)
**Author:** [@narayb](https://forum.intech.studio/u/narayb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/zona-is-now-available/925 "2026-10-02T17:02:18Z")
Our latest Grid module, ZONA is now available, pre-order ZONA here: https://intech.studio/products/zona ZONA is an XY MIDI pad featuring a high-resolution, capacitive multitouch surface, backlit by a 9 × 9… --- ## [Rotate VSN1R LCD Screen](https://forum.intech.studio/t/rotate-vsn1r-lcd-screen/880)
**Author:** [@user200](https://forum.intech.studio/u/user200)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/rotate-vsn1r-lcd-screen/880 "2026-09-26T16:31:05Z")
Is it possible to rotate the VCN LCD screen 90 to the left, so that if I operate the VSN1 rotated 90 to the right the printing remains the right way up (albeit in portrait now vs Landscape)? Would be super useful as the… --- ## [In/Out port issue](https://forum.intech.studio/t/in-out-port-issue/918)
**Author:** [@user73](https://forum.intech.studio/u/user73)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 12:37pm UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/in-out-port-issue/918 "2026-09-23T12:37:11Z")
I have 2 PFB4s that im using in Traktor. The issue I have is the port information sent just says…Grid. I have 2 Grid controllers, so traktor is getting this mixed up and thinks both are on the same port. I just want a wa… --- ## [VSN1: native PNG/JPEG rendering on the LCD?](https://forum.intech.studio/t/vsn1-native-png-jpeg-rendering-on-the-lcd/919)
**Author:** [@dexter](https://forum.intech.studio/u/dexter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/vsn1-native-png-jpeg-rendering-on-the-lcd/919 "2026-09-23T12:29:47Z")
Hi Team, Is support planned for displaying PNG or JPEG images directly on the VSN1 screen, e.g. from a Lua script or via the IMMEDIATE protocol? I know Lua can draw text/shapes/pixels, but I mean built-in image decodin… --- ## [Selling my VSN1-L MIDI Controller](https://forum.intech.studio/t/selling-my-vsn1-l-midi-controller/924)
**Author:** [@user200](https://forum.intech.studio/u/user200)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 12:39am UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/selling-my-vsn1-l-midi-controller/924 "2026-09-06T00:39:04Z")
Do you ant to add to your Intech set-up - here’s an affordable way to do it. Note I’m in Australia so it’s AUD$. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/137697346059 --- ## [Grid editor 1.7.2 - Latest update, problems / Solved](https://forum.intech.studio/t/grid-editor-1-7-2-latest-update-problems-solved/923)
**Author:** [@user58](https://forum.intech.studio/u/user58)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/grid-editor-1-7-2-latest-update-problems-solved/923 "2026-09-04T14:30:36Z")
Once in a while I have to hook up my units BU16 & TEK2 to grid editor to make little adjustments to my configuration. As expected I got a firmware warning for updating the firmware on both units to 1.5.5 which of course … --- ## [Getting PBF4 working in Logic](https://forum.intech.studio/t/getting-pbf4-working-in-logic/922)
**Author:** [@noteon](https://forum.intech.studio/u/noteon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 4:06am UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/getting-pbf4-working-in-logic/922 "2026-09-03T04:06:41Z")
Hello! I’m having a frustrating time trying to get my new PBF4 working in Logic. I’ve found this page 0.0: Plug-and-Play | Intech Studio Documentation, which isn’t accurate, and have spent a few hours now with Google an… --- ## [VSN1 LCD: transparent text / no black background behind glyphs?](https://forum.intech.studio/t/vsn1-lcd-transparent-text-no-black-background-behind-glyphs/920)
**Author:** [@dexter](https://forum.intech.studio/u/dexter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/vsn1-lcd-transparent-text-no-black-background-behind-glyphs/920 "2026-08-27T13:48:56Z")
Hi all, When I render text over a coloured LCD area using Lua (for example with ldft), each character appears with a black rectangular background instead of showing the colour beneath it. Is there already a way to rend… --- ## [Spaces in string are being trimmed when commiting code](https://forum.intech.studio/t/spaces-in-string-are-being-trimmed-when-commiting-code/913)
**Author:** [@user100](https://forum.intech.studio/u/user100)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 5:27am UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/spaces-in-string-are-being-trimmed-when-commiting-code/913 "2026-08-04T05:27:20Z")
Hi Intech crew, I noticed some strange behavior after the last update to version 1.6.9 of Grid Editor Spaces are being trimmed in the code editor within a string when commiting changes it seems to happen when using th… --- ## [Shorting pins via metal surface](https://forum.intech.studio/t/shorting-pins-via-metal-surface/910)
**Author:** [@Jekyll](https://forum.intech.studio/u/Jekyll)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 12:17am UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/shorting-pins-via-metal-surface/910 "2026-08-04T00:17:45Z")
One of my grid modules sits right next to a synth with metal case. Both surfaces are in parallel, and the module’s magnets make it cling to the synth, shorting the pins. Do I have to worry about malfunctions, or is thi… --- ## [Any plans for OSC?](https://forum.intech.studio/t/any-plans-for-osc/63)
**Author:** [@user12](https://forum.intech.studio/u/user12)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/any-plans-for-osc/63 "2026-07-30T12:48:07Z")
Hi guys - excited about Grid. Any future plans for being able to send OSC? I didn’t see mention on the site or in the docs. --- ## [EF44 left side connection issue](https://forum.intech.studio/t/ef44-left-side-connection-issue/908)
**Author:** [@user264](https://forum.intech.studio/u/user264)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 6:18am UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/ef44-left-side-connection-issue/908 "2026-07-14T06:18:05Z")
I have recently complemented my EN16 with an EF44. The EF44 has connection issues on its left connection side. (all sides of the EN16 tested in sequence with all sides of the EF44). Is there a simple fix for this, or … --- ## [Receiving Midi message from Logic Pro](https://forum.intech.studio/t/receiving-midi-message-from-logic-pro/911)
**Author:** [@user148](https://forum.intech.studio/u/user148)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 6:43am UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/receiving-midi-message-from-logic-pro/911 "2026-07-13T06:43:15Z")
There is Sync Value Switch in Midi Action. So I switched it on. I can see that at least Grid Editor is receiving RX message from Logic Pro, but that RX message is not going in to Endless Encoder. How can I make the E… --- ## [Absolute mode with Sync Value and Logic Controller Assignments](https://forum.intech.studio/t/absolute-mode-with-sync-value-and-logic-controller-assignments/906)
**Author:** [@user148](https://forum.intech.studio/u/user148)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/absolute-mode-with-sync-value-and-logic-controller-assignments/906 "2026-06-28T11:10:05Z")
Hi, I’m using an EN16 Series 3 with Logic Pro via Controller Assignments. I’ve noticed something that I’m hoping someone can clarify. What works Absolute mode controls plugin parameters correctly. Logic sends MIDI fe… --- ## [Single Button - Dual Key Command Cycle](https://forum.intech.studio/t/single-button-dual-key-command-cycle/860)
**Author:** [@nadaclosefriend](https://forum.intech.studio/u/nadaclosefriend)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/single-button-dual-key-command-cycle/860 "2026-06-24T20:22:43Z")
I am trying to see if this is possible: Press/release button once = key command 1 \> 2nd press/release button = key command 2 \> cycle as repeated Realworld example: Logic pro uses CTRL+L META+RIGHT = open track stack & … --- ## [Ef44 disconnecting and not updating firmware](https://forum.intech.studio/t/ef44-disconnecting-and-not-updating-firmware/111)
**Author:** [@user21](https://forum.intech.studio/u/user21)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 9:55am UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/ef44-disconnecting-and-not-updating-firmware/111 "2026-06-18T09:55:03Z")
Hello, my EF44 keeps disconnecting randomly, it was solved for a while, but again, the same issue. When i try to update the firmware, the module ejects and i get an error -43 Bootloader Connection Lost Grid Editor v1… --- ## [Order of initialisation for Lua code blocks](https://forum.intech.studio/t/order-of-initialisation-for-lua-code-blocks/578)
**Author:** [@t\_whiston](https://forum.intech.studio/u/t_whiston)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/order-of-initialisation-for-lua-code-blocks/578 "2026-06-17T15:16:44Z")
Hi, using the most recent firmware (I’ve not updated for a while!) i’ve started having issues with my lua code. Because of the (incredibly annoying) code block size limits i’ve had to split my code up across the setup pa… --- ## [How do you currently deal with midi clock messages?](https://forum.intech.studio/t/how-do-you-currently-deal-with-midi-clock-messages/881)
**Author:** [@Cothumo](https://forum.intech.studio/u/Cothumo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/how-do-you-currently-deal-with-midi-clock-messages/881 "2026-06-17T14:39:12Z")
How do you overcome this issue in the meantime? --- ## [BU16 and Grid Editor](https://forum.intech.studio/t/bu16-and-grid-editor/899)
**Author:** [@user60](https://forum.intech.studio/u/user60)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 8:58am UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/bu16-and-grid-editor/899 "2026-06-17T08:58:19Z")
I just but BU16 in order to perform (what I was thinking will be) some easy task as sending Program Changes and SySex messages via MIDI to hardware MIDI workstation. Unfortunately after almost one week trying I have no … --- ## [Capture One and EN16](https://forum.intech.studio/t/capture-one-and-en16/897)
**Author:** [@user148](https://forum.intech.studio/u/user148)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 8:50am UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/capture-one-and-en16/897 "2026-06-17T08:50:00Z")
I would like to control capture one with EN16. Basically I want to keep pressing A and press left arrow key, for example. I tried with Encoder left/right rotate and Keyboard (arrow and A pressed down). Somehow I got i… --- ## ["B16: Error on Element 0 button event."](https://forum.intech.studio/t/b16-error-on-element-0-button-event/900)
**Author:** [@user60](https://forum.intech.studio/u/user60)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/b16-error-on-element-0-button-event/900 "2026-06-16T13:56:37Z")
I try to make changes on Grid Editor, and every time i try to change anything I get this error “B16: Error on Element 0 button event.” The changes I want to store do not stored and B16 perform only the pre-programmed “no… --- ## [Version compatibility / Profile Cloud](https://forum.intech.studio/t/version-compatibility-profile-cloud/894)
**Author:** [@tripleB](https://forum.intech.studio/u/tripleB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/version-compatibility-profile-cloud/894 "2026-06-15T21:05:13Z")
Yesterday I got another VSN1. I just wanted to duplicate my existing project, which I created under Grid 1.6.2 and FW 1.5.0 beginning of the year. Basically, I got it up and running under the current 1.6.5/1.5.1. But wh… --- ## [Making Parameter Value 30 send value 0](https://forum.intech.studio/t/making-parameter-value-30-send-value-0/884)
**Author:** [@user277](https://forum.intech.studio/u/user277)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/making-parameter-value-30-send-value-0/884 "2026-06-01T13:13:41Z")
Hi everyone! Since my previous post, I switched from Encoders to 3x PO16 and 3x EF44. Everything is working GREAT! I just have one thing to wish for. On some faders, I want to have a higher resolution around the area … [Next page](https://forum.intech.studio/latest.md?page=1)