# Effects Mode

Effects Mode enables real-time video color and transformation controls via MIDI CC messages. This turns the MVP from a clip player into a visual performance tool.

> **Important Notes:**
>
> * **Resolution**: Effects Mode supports video playback up to **1080p 60fps only**. 4K and 2K videos are not supported in this mode.
> * **Beta Feature**: Effects Mode requires Beta Features to be enabled first.

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## 1. How to Enable Effects Mode

Effects Mode is a feature that must be enabled in two steps:

### Step 1: Enable Beta Features

1. Click the **Settings** gear icon in the top-right corner.
2. Select **System**.
3. Click **Beta Features**.
4. Toggle the switch to **Enable**.

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### Step 2: Activate Effects Mode

1. Navigate to the **Videos** tab and enable **Edit Mode**.
2. Use the **Video Mode** dropdown at the top of the page.
3. Select **Effects**.
4. Confirm the warning dialog (switching modes stops any currently playing video or lighting cue).

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## 2. MIDI CC Controls

Assign these MIDI CC numbers to knobs or faders on your controller to manipulate video in real time. All CCs are sent on the **Video MIDI channel**.

| Parameter  | CC Number | Range | Default | Description                             |
| ---------- | --------- | ----- | ------- | --------------------------------------- |
| Brightness | CC 48     | 0-127 | 64      | Adjusts video brightness                |
| Contrast   | CC 49     | 0-127 | 64      | Adjusts video contrast                  |
| Hue        | CC 50     | 0-127 | 64      | Shifts color hue                        |
| Saturation | CC 51     | 0-127 | 64      | Adjusts color intensity                 |
| Rotation   | CC 52     | 0-127 | 0       | Rotates the video frame (0-360 degrees) |
| Scale      | CC 53     | 0-127 | 64      | Zooms in/out                            |
| Position X | CC 54     | 0-127 | 64      | Moves video left/right                  |
| Position Y | CC 55     | 0-127 | 64      | Moves video up/down                     |

**Default values**: Most effects use MIDI value **64** (midpoint) as the default/neutral position. Rotation defaults to **0** (no rotation).

### Dashboard Monitoring

When Effects Mode is active, the Dashboard's Device Status column shows **8 vertical meters** displaying the current value of each CC control in real time.

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## 3. Resetting Effects (MIDI Notes)

Instantly snap any effect back to its default value by sending a MIDI note on the **Video MIDI channel**:

| Reset Function        | MIDI Note    |
| --------------------- | ------------ |
| **RESET ALL EFFECTS** | **Note 110** |
| Reset Brightness      | Note 111     |
| Reset Contrast        | Note 112     |
| Reset Hue             | Note 113     |
| Reset Saturation      | Note 114     |
| Reset Rotation        | Note 115     |
| Reset Scale           | Note 116     |
| Reset Position X      | Note 117     |
| Reset Position Y      | Note 118     |

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## 4. MIDI Controllers

For MIDI controllers, manually assign CC 48-55 to knobs or faders in your controller's configuration software.

**Akai APC Mini** and **APC Mini MK2:** Since these two controllers are not programmable, The MVP automatically maps their 8 faders directly to CC 48-55, and includes toggle buttons to enable/disable individual effects. See [Hardware Controllers](/5.-triggering/hardware-controllers.md#akai-apc-mini-original-and-mk2) for details.

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## Tips

* **Use Note 110 as a panic button**: Assign it to an easily accessible pad to instantly reset all effects to defaults.
* **Combine with clip switching**: You can trigger different videos while simultaneously adjusting effects -- the CC values persist across clip changes.

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## Related Pages

* [Video Configuration](/2.-video-setup/video-configuration.md) -- Video Mode selection
* [Hardware Controllers](/5.-triggering/hardware-controllers.md#akai-apc-mini-original-and-mk2) -- APC Mini fader mappings
* [MIDI Reference](/8.-reference/midi-reference.md) -- Complete CC and note reference


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