Stop a MIDI knob from jumping to the wrong value

Turn on Pickup for that mapping. The knob then waits until it reaches the current value before taking over, so nothing jumps when your hardware and the screen disagree, for example after a mouse edit.

Updated 7 November 2026 · S9 Audio

Pickup is for normal knobs and faders that send absolute values. Endless encoders and buttons work differently and don’t need it.

For S9 Sampler 0.1.6 (paid beta).

Step by step

  1. Check the mapping

    Open MIDI Learn and check the control, channel and CC. Make sure it works as a normal absolute control first.

  2. Turn on Pickup

    Choose Pickup for that mapping.

  3. Sweep through the value

    Move the knob toward the value on screen. Nothing changes until you reach it, then the knob takes over.

  4. Test after a mouse edit

    Change the control with the mouse, then go back to the knob. It waits again until it reaches the new value.

Good to know

Waiting is normal

A knob that does nothing for part of its travel is probably waiting for Pickup. Watch the value on screen.

Endless encoders

Choose relative signed-bit or two’s complement to match your controller. Pickup isn’t used for encoders or buttons.

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