Can't save Max for Live Device state as preset..?

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  1. Pinkman

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    There are some really cool M4L devices out there but sometimes you get one that always reverts to it's initial state every time you load it. In the current or a new session.
    Grouping the device to a rack usually works for saving presets but for some M4L devices this doesn't work either.
    Here's a simple way to fix this.
    You will need the full Max 7 program. It's floating around the net.

    Launch Max 7 and open the .amxd for the M4L device using File > Open...
    Right-click an empty space in the canvas and select Edit or press Ctrl+E
    Open the Inspector with the 'i' icon.
    Select the gui item that you want to retain settings for.
    Under 'Parameter' check Parameter Mode Enable
    Then check Initial Enable.
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    Do this for all gui items you want to have keep their settings when saved as a preset.
    Save the .amxd and now you can save the device as an actual preset, settings and all.

    You can also enable automation/modulation for parameters that the dev didn't include by changing the Parameter Type from Blob to Float or Int(0-255) and then switching the Parameter Visibility to Automated and Stored.
     
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