Display Layouts

param8 supports three display layouts, switchable via the editor or SysEx.

Dynamic

The default layout. Each fader shows either the parameter name or the current value, switching automatically based on encoder activity:

• Idle: Shows the parameter name
• Active: Shows the numeric value (reverts to name after 500ms of inactivity)

A horizontal bar at the bottom indicates the current position.

Compact

A three-column layout packing more information into each fader:

• Left column: Parameter name (right-aligned, wraps to 2 lines)
• Center: Knob arc indicator with needle
• Right column: Value text (left-aligned, wraps to 2 lines)

Stacked

A vertical layout with all elements stacked:

1. Parameter name (centered)
2. Horizontal progress bar
3. Value text (centered)

Switching Layouts

• From the editor: Select the layout in the display settings
• Via SysEx: Send F0 6F 0E <layout> F7 where layout is 0 (Dynamic), 1 (Compact), or 2 (Stacked)

The selected layout is saved to flash and persists across power cycles.