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Tune settings

Tune settings define how the controller works at a fundamental level, independently from the operative system. these settings are applied to all profiles, and will be stored in the controller memory even if the controller is powered off.

Tune settings are configurable directly on the controller, or also in the Ctrl app.

In the Ctrl app

• Settings tab in the header.

In the controller

• Hold the Home button.
• Hold the Directional Hat either up, down, left or right. Each direction tune a different option (see below).
• Release the Directional Hat , but keep holding the Home button.
• Notice how the LEDs are showing which tune option is selected (represented by a solid light) and its current value (represented by a blinking light).
• Change the value up or down by using the scroll wheel up or down.
• Release the Home button.

	← Tune down (scroll down)				Tune up → (scroll up)
Protocol mode Hold Home + hold Hat up ↑	XInput Windows (Default)		XInput Linux / MacOS		Generic / DirectInput
Thumbstick deadzone Hold Home + hold Hat left ←	Low 8% (Default)		Mid 12%		High 20%
Touch sensitivity Hold Home + hold Hat right →	Automatic (Default)	Low	Mid	High	Very high
Mouse sensitivity Hold Home + hold Hat down ↓	Low 1080p (Default)		Mid 1440p		High 4K

Settings description

Protocol mode

Defines how the controller communicates with the computer operating system, XInput for either Windows or Linux are the most recommended, but in some cases the generic gamepad mode can also be useful (eg. Retro games and simulators).

Thumbstick deadzone

Defines how much of the inner movement of the thumbstick will be ignored, increase this according to your thumbstick wear (thumbstick centering spring will get softer over time). Please check Calibration instructions before tweaking this parameter.

Touch sensitivity

Defines how sensitive the touch surface is. Depending on which conductive material was used on the touch surface you may want to tweak this parameter:

• The automatic setting will adjust the sensitivity dynamically.
• Set a higher fixed sensitivity if the detection is not registered consistently.
• Set a lower fixed sensitivity if the detection is taking too long to be released after the finger is lifted.

Mouse sensitivity

Defines how sensitive the mouse emulation is, using recommended values for different display resolution with the default OS sensitivity. This is similar to changing the DPI on a traditional mouse. Check OS setup and Mouse for more details.