Analogue-sequencer

On Sunday 11 January 2004 10:56, Paul Nagle wrote:

> And as for seeing the value stored in each step, I never
> do this at all. But I liked the idea of a consistent
> "Exit" button.

That Exit button could also be used for the Cancel function 
in many param edit screens. Together with a consistent use 
of the Data knob, this would really increase the edit 
interface, imo. 

For example, to quit an pattern edit job, I now have to 
*think* about the current mode I'm in (already hard to see 
on the screen) and, depending on the mode, have to press 
either the Play/Edit knob or the Func knob. An Exit knob 
would get rid of this thinking completely. I want out, so I 
hit Exit.

Same with the Data knob. I don't want to think about how to 
tweak the parameter, I just wanna do it. Once I got that 
behavior under control, I can start to learn extra 
thingies, like using the step keys to tweak a param, but I 
can always fall back to the Data knob if I don't want to.

Colin's idea to use the upper 8 step keys to select the 
playlist step is *very* nice, imo, and would be a great 
enhancement. I just need some extra graphics on the panel. 
Don't underestimate what good supportive panel graphics can 
do here to help you!

Anyway, I will definately wait with my MOTM panel until all 
these nice things like the extra keys and hopefully the 
upper 8 step buttons in playlist edit mode have made it 
into the OS. Work Colin, work! ;)

- Robert