The Interface

MNodes interface is divided into several key areas.

Layout Overview

Header / Toolbar

The top bar provides access to:

• File operations:New, Open, Save, Save As
• Edit operations:Undo, Redo, Copy, Paste
• Preset browser:Browse and load presets by category
• Home button:Open the Home panel
• Settings:Open settings overlay

Graph Canvas

The central workspace where you build your audio patches by placing and connecting nodes.

Navigation

Action	Input
Pan	Middle-click drag, or Space + left-click drag
Zoom	Mouse wheel or trackpad pinch
Select node	Click on a node
Multi-select	Ctrl/Cmd + click, or drag a selection box
Select all	Ctrl/Cmd + A
Add node	Right-click to open the Node Palette
Move nodes	Click and drag selected nodes
Delete	Select and press Delete/Backspace

MiniMap

A small overview of the entire graph appears in the corner of the canvas. Click on the minimap to quickly navigate to any part of your patch.

Explorer Panel (Left)

The left sidebar provides:

• Library browser:Browse presets, samples, and assets
• Preset categories:Filter presets by category
• Search:Find presets and content quickly
• Favorites:Quick access to starred presets

Inspector Panel (Right)

When you select a node, the Inspector shows all its parameters organized in collapsible sections.

Features:

• Parameter editors:Knobs, sliders, dropdowns, toggles
• Search/filter:Find parameters within complex nodes
• Lock parameters: Protects a parameter from being changed by the section's randomize function. You can still modify the parameter manually, via presets, or via its own randomize button
• Expose to DAW:Toggle DAW automation for each parameter
• Node presets:Save and load per-node presets

Home Panel

An overlay that appears on startup with:

• MNodes logo and version number
• Hub Projects:Recent content from MNodesHub (up to 8 items)
• Recent Presets:Quick access to your latest work
• Show on Startup toggle

Node Palette

Opened by right-clicking on the canvas. A compact search-based picker that lets you:

• Search nodes by name
• Browse by category
• Click to add a node at the cursor position

Panel (Control Surface)

A separate view for live performance. See The Panel for details.

Settings

An overlay with sections for General, Appearance, Audio/MIDI, and License. See Settings for details.