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RE: [analogue-sequencer] Aesthetic question

2004-10-14 by Colin f

> nope, i just have an opinion... i guess none of anything i've 
> worked with
> has numbers on the keys...

Off the top of my head, I can only think the Electribes...

> but given the option, i'd alwyas 
> choose numbers
> on the key. i'm a usability/human factors guy, so i'm unreasonably
> concerned about silly little things like ths.

Have a look at this - 
http://www.colinfraser.com/p3/gallery/p3-069-label-compare.jpg

See what you think.
I do prefer the numbers on the keys, but not by a huge margin.
Non-engraved keys are cheaper, but I need to confirm by how much.
They can also easily be replaced with different colour caps if required.
Hmm, decisions, decisions.

Cheers,
Colin f

PS
My wife saw me working on that photo and asked if it was a 'spot the
difference' contest ;-)

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