Troubleshooting MacroMacro

If something isn’t working the way you expect, use these checks to solve the most common issues.

Macro Knob Not Moving Anything

• Make sure the effect module you want to control is powered on.
• Click the small assign button under an assignable parameter to give the Big Knob permission to move it.
• Check the colored slice in the Big Knob. If it’s zero, the Big Knob has no control over that parameter.
• If you’re controlling the Big Knob from a hardware controller, verify that your MIDI CC mapping is still active in Settings.

Filter LFO Not Affecting Filter

• Turn the Filter module on first.
• Turn the Filter LFO on separately — it doesn’t automatically enable when you power Filter back on.
• Make sure Depth and Rate are set high enough to hear the modulation.
• Check that the Big Knob slice isn’t set to zero if you’ve assigned Filter or Filter LFO to it.

Delay Timing Seems Off

• Tape Delay tempo is set in milliseconds and is not synced to your DAW. Use this for off-grid or in-between echoes.
• Stereo Delay left and right rates are DAW-synced. Use note values (quarters, dotted eighths, etc.) to stay on grid.
• Double-check which delay type is active in the slot.

High CPU Usage or Visual Lag

• Disable the Spectrum display in Settings to save CPU.
• Reduce the number of active effects or lower extreme parameter values like Shimmer size, Pitch LFO depth, or high Feedback on delays.
• If you’re automating many parameters at once, try simplifying the mapping to lighten the load.