Analog

Analog inputs are continuous controls on your Yaeltex controller, including faders, potentiometers, joystick axes, expression pedals, and other variable-resistance components. Unlike digital inputs (on/off), analog inputs send a continuous range of values as you move them.

Analog Output Configuration

Configure what MIDI messages your analog inputs send as you move them through their range.

Message Type

Set the type of MIDI message sent when moving the analog control:

Type	Description
NOTE	Sends Note On with velocity determined by the component’s current position
CC	Control Change message - the most common type for faders and pots
Program Change #	Send a specific Program Change number
PC+	Increase Program Change number and send
PC-	Decrease Program Change number and send
NRPN	Non-Registered Parameter Number (14-bit, 0-16383 range)
RPN	Registered Parameter Number (14-bit, 0-16383 range)
PB	Pitch Bend message (14-bit resolution)
Keystroke	Send a keyboard event instead of MIDI

Tip

For most DAW and plugin control, CC is the standard choice. Use NRPN when you need higher resolution control (14-bit) for parameters like filter cutoff or fine-tuning operations.

MIDI Channel

Set the MIDI channel (1-16) to send your message.

MIDI Port

Set where the analog message is sent:

Port	Description
USB	Send only via USB connection
MIDI	Send only via DIN5 MIDI port
USB+MIDI	Send via both ports simultaneously

Parameter / Key

Set the parameter to be sent, or the key event if using Keystroke mode.

• For CC/Note/PC: 0-127 (7-bit)
• For NRPN/RPN/PB: 0-16383 (14-bit)

Minimum Value

Set the value sent when the analog control is at its lowest position. The standard MIDI range starts at 0.

Inverting Values

To invert the direction of an analog control, enter a higher value in the Minimum field than in the Maximum field. For example, Min: 127, Max: 0 will reverse the fader direction.

Maximum Value

Set the value sent when the analog control is at its highest position:

• 7-bit messages (Note, CC, PC): Maximum is 127
• 14-bit messages (NRPN, RPN, PB): Maximum is 16383

Split Mode

Split mode divides an analog component in half, creating two separate controls from one physical component:

• The upper half sends the configured message on the configured channel
• The lower half sends the same message on channel 15 (as set in Controller Options)

How it works:

1. First half of travel: Sends on channel 15, value goes from 127 down to 0 toward center
2. Second half of travel: Sends on configured channel, value goes from 0 up to 127

Note

You can invert split mode behavior by setting a MIN value higher than the MAX value in your configuration.

Example use case: A single fader controlling both left and right pan, with center position being the neutral point.

Dead Zone

The dead zone feature creates an expanded area around the center position of an analog control. This is useful for:

• Parameters that need a reliable center/neutral position (like EQ, pan, or filter controls)
• Hardware components without a physical center detent
• Preventing accidental value changes when trying to set the middle value

The dead zone expands the physical area that outputs the center value (64 for 0-127 range), making it easier to hit and maintain the neutral position without needing precise physical positioning.

Tip

Dead zone is particularly helpful for joystick axes or controls where you want a definitive “zero” position but the hardware doesn’t have a physical detent to help you find it.

Input Comment

Type a descriptive comment for later reference. This appears on the component’s card to help you identify controls in your configuration.

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Analog Feedback

If your analog component has an associated LED or visual indicator, configure how it responds to incoming MIDI messages.

Source Port

Set which ports the feedback listens to for incoming MIDI messages:

Port	Description
Local	Update feedback locally with component action
USB	React to messages received via USB
MIDI	React to messages received via DIN5 MIDI port
USB+MIDI	React to messages from both ports

Tip

Most of the time, you’ll want to match the feedback source port to the output port configured in the Analog Output section.

Color Range Enable

Enable this feature to define different LED colors based on value ranges in the incoming MIDI message.

Example: If receiving NOTE messages, you could set:

• Velocity 1-3: Red
• Velocity 4-8: Blue
• Velocity 9-127: Green

This is particularly useful for visual feedback that changes based on parameter intensity or for Ableton Live clip matrix integration.

Message Type

Set the MIDI message type the feedback responds to. Usually matches the output configuration:

• Note On/Off
• Control Change
• Program Change
• NRPN
• RPN
• Pitch Bend

MIDI Channel

Set the MIDI channel (1-16) the feedback responds to. Usually matches the output configuration.

MIDI Parameter

Set the MIDI parameter the feedback responds to. Usually matches the output parameter.

Message Type	Value Range
Note / CC / PC	0-127
NRPN / RPN / PB	0-16383

Color Mode

Choose how the LED color behaves:

Fixed Color

Set a specific color for the LED feedback. You can:

• Use the color picker
• Enter a HEX value in #RRGGBB format

In Fixed Color mode, you can choose two OFF state options:

Option	Behavior
LED OFF	LED turns completely off when MIN value is received
LOW INTENSITY	LED dims to low brightness when MIN value is received, indicating inactive state

Value to Color

The LED color is determined by the received MIDI value, selecting from 128 available colors.

Ableton Live Integration

Value to Color mode is useful for Ableton Live’s clip matrix or any parameters with multiple states or remote color animations. The velocity or CC value controls which color is displayed.

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Quick Reference

Output Configuration Summary

Parameter	Options	Description
Message Type	NOTE, CC, PC, PC+, PC-, NRPN, RPN, PB, Keystroke	MIDI message type
MIDI Channel	1-16	Channel for output messages
MIDI Port	USB, MIDI, USB+MIDI	Where messages are sent
Parameter	0-127 or 0-16383	MIDI parameter number
Min Value	0+	Value at lowest position
Max Value	up to 127 or 16383	Value at highest position
Split Mode	On/Off	Divide control into two halves
Dead Zone	Value	Center zone size

Feedback Configuration Summary

Parameter	Options	Description
Source Port	Local, USB, MIDI	Where feedback listens
Color Range	On/Off	Enable value-based color ranges
Message Type	Note, CC, PC, NRPN, RPN, PB	Message type to respond to
MIDI Channel	1-16	Channel to listen on
Parameter	0-127 or 0-16383	Parameter to respond to
Color Mode	Fixed / Value to Color	How LED color is determined

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Configuration Tips

Setting Up a Basic Fader

1. Select the analog card in Kilowhat
2. Set Message Type to CC
3. Assign a CC Number (parameter) that matches your DAW or plugin
4. Set Min to 0 and Max to 127 for full range
5. Configure MIDI Port based on your connection (USB for most setups)
6. Set MIDI Channel to match your target device

Using Split Mode for Crossfaders

1. Enable Split Mode for your fader
2. The center position becomes the neutral point
3. Moving toward one end controls one parameter (on channel 15)
4. Moving toward the other end controls another parameter (on configured channel)
5. Both halves use the same CC number but different channels

Calibrating with Dead Zone

1. Identify controls that need a reliable center position
2. Enable Dead Zone and set an appropriate value
3. Test by moving the control slowly through center
4. Adjust the dead zone size until the center position feels natural

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Related

• Encoders - Configure rotary encoder components
• Digital (Buttons) - Configure buttons and switches
• Controller Options - Configure takeover mode and other global settings
• Understanding Cards - Learn the card-based interface