Elektron Musical Instruments

On Mon, Sep 15, 2003 at 03:46:32PM +0200, Federico Ciapi wrote:
>    - We already know that the MM is capable of different swing for every
>    track... obviously that's something that I would like to see in the MD
>    too.

seconded.

>    - Parameter Locks are linked to patterns; it would be wonderful if
>    there was a parameter locks track in song mode that allow you to make
>    changes that happen over multiple patterns.
>    That's something that has already been done on the Quasimidi drum
>    machine and currently can be done on the MD only if synced to an
>    external sequencer.
>    May be it's already possible on the MM?

that would also be nice.

>    - Muting should be available via Midi. That would be really helpful
>    when using the MD and MM with an external sequencer.

I don't usually use an external sequencer, but this would nice for those
of you that do.

>    - Function + Level knob: increases or lowers volume of all tracks
>    except the one currently selected (very useful when the current track
>    is already at max volume and it needs a bit more)

*wonderful* idea!  I also wish it were possible to somehow link the
volume of several tracks together.  that way, if you want to fade out,
say your drum sounds while your crazy elektro sounds continue to play,
you can do it without having to use routing and an external mixer.

my list:
- "empty" notes; they don't trigger drum sounds but you can assign
	parameter locks to them for more smooth parameter sweeps (the MM has
	this, and I really hope they give it to the MM's older brother as
	well)
- a change to mute mode; instead of having it so that pressing any
	track button mutes that track, have it so that you *must* press
	function+track button to mute the track (while in mute mode, as
	before); AND THEN allow one to trigger machine sounds by the track
	buttons while setting up a mute
- make the mute screen a *tiny* icon in a corner of the screen instead
	of in the middle; it's small now, but still blocks parameter values as
	is; perhaps just an 'M' next to the kit number?
- make there an option to illustrate knobs rather than values in song
	mode; I've grown used to seeing the knobs in pattern mode and when I
	go to song mode and view values, it throws me off; but if someone
	prefers the values, then make it so that they can select that option
- parameter locks can be used to control the delay and reverb engines
- the ability to name individual machines; to remind you that your
	kick/snare/hats are now on machines 9/10/11 instead of 1/2/3
- longer step times, but I highly doubt that's possible

most of these are probably just dreams of mine and won't happen :-) but
that's fine, I love the MD as is; it's a fantastic machine and doesn't
really *need* any updates. but it never hurts to hope for making a great
thing even greater, right?

Joe