# Effects Mode

Effects Mode enables real-time video color and transformation effects, controlled by MIDI CC messages. This turns the MVP from a simple player into a live performance tool for VJs and creative workflows.

> ⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES
>
> * Resolution: Effects Mode supports video playback up to 1080p 60fps. 4K videos are NOT supported in this mode.
> * Playback Interruption: Switching the Video Mode will immediately stop any currently playing video or lighting cue.

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### 1. How to Enable Effects Mode

Because this is an advanced feature, it must be enabled in the settings first.

1. Enable Beta Features:

   * Click the Settings Cog ⚙️ in the top right corner of the dashboard.
   * Select Beta Features.

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   * Toggle the switch to Enable.

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1. Activate Effects Mode:

   * Navigate to the **Videos** tab, and enable **EDIT MODE**.
   * Use the **Video Mode** dropdown at the top of the page to select **Effects**.
   *

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   * Confirm the warning dialog to switch modes.

Your MVP is now ready.

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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.

| **Parameter** | **CC Number** | **Description**           |
| ------------- | ------------- | ------------------------- |
| Brightness    | CC 48         | Adjusts video brightness. |
| Contrast      | CC 49         | Adjusts video contrast.   |
| Hue           | CC 50         | Shifts color hue.         |
| Saturation    | CC 51         | Adjusts color intensity.  |
| Rotation      | CC 52         | Rotates the video frame.  |
| Scale         | CC 53         | Zooms in/out.             |
| Position X    | CC 54         | Moves video Left/Right.   |
| Position Y    | CC 55         | Moves video Up/Down.      |

#### Default Values

* **Standard Center**: Most effects (Brightness, Scale, Position, etc.) use a default value of **64** (Midpoint).
* **Rotation**: The default value is **0** (No rotation).

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### 3. Resetting Effects (MIDI Notes)

You can instantly snap an effect back to its default state by sending a specific 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      |

> ⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES
>
> * Resolution: Effects Mode supports video playback up to 1080p 60fps. 4K videos are NOT supported in this mode.
> * Playback Interruption: Switching the Video Mode will immediately stop any currently playing video or lighting cue.


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