Analogue-sequencer

Hi,

> 3.a. I would like to *see* where I am. Top level mode? Play
> list edit mode? Pattern edit mode? I now have try to
> recognize the pages ("ah yes, that was a pattern edit mode
> page, so I must be in pattern edit mode.").  Did I miss
> anything? Any visible clue?

Good point, not something I noticed..

> Suggestion: It would be nice if the LCD screen would give
> an indication, or that a new set of three LEDs would be
> added that simply indicate the current mode.
>
> Suggestion: I wouldn't mind a bigger LCD to have this info
> constantly shown, along with the current edit page number.
> Can the sources be patched to support a bigger LCD screen?

ooo, yeah, this WOULD be good!
Perhaps 4 by 20 LCD? as an option?

> 3.b. I never know what I have to do , or *can* do when
> editing a parameter.  Some parameters require the Data knob
> to be tweaked, while others use buttons 1 and 2 to
> increment/decrement a value, while yet another set requires
> you to press one of the 16 step buttons (while pressing one
> of the param buttons).
> Suggestion: I would like to Data knob to work in (almost)
> all situations. Afaik, it doesn't work when I'm expected to
> use the Step buttons or Inc/Dec buttons. When the Data knob
> is supported for all params, I have at least one way of
> param tweaking that works *all of the time*.

A good point, perhaps some consistancy for the control of parameters could
be added?
I like the idea of the data knob working.. but I can see some problems for
colin.. for example when you choose the timebase you push F1 or F2, but
how would coling know that you turning the knob is reffering to that and
not the function on F3?

> 4. The Data and Tempo knobs should be labeled on the case.
> I keep using the wrong buttons and wild tempo changes. ;)

mine are :-)

> 5. The Data and Tempo knobs should be moved to some other
> place on the panel. I still think my last suggestion would
> work fine (i.e. placing 2 or 3 knobs between the keypad and
> LCD).

Mine are on the Left on the display.

> 6. Play list edit mode took me a loooong time to
> understand.

I've not done this yet, most I've ever done is chain 3 or 4 patterns
together.

Paul