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Re: OS/Pads function

2002-10-03 by gongvibe

> Cool idea, but you'd need some type of modifier key too I'd think.  
> 
> rEalm

ahh - thank you rEalm - I was beginning to think that I was the only 
one. Years ago I programmed a great device (now extinct) called the 
MAPPER to (with the click of a footswitch) change a MIDI keyboard to a 
program send device using a layout that was similar to what I described 
here. Or, in the case of the XL7, it could be a dual command key press, 
or something. At any rate - the MAPPER program was fantastic and 
allowed me to do things live that otherwise would not have been 
possible - i.e.lightening fast/non-linear prg.changes. We used this 
concept for all of the other MIDI players oin the band and from that 
point of view it defined the tour.

Back to XL7 - being able to assign Patterns to the keys, and then 
switch patterns rhythmically is a great way to create unusual 
syncopations and breaks, and from my point of view much easier than the 
wheel.

any other takers?

thanks

gv


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> Just curious to get any feedback on these ideas: 
> 
> 1) A function that changes the Play Pads to a numeric keypad - i.e. 
> from C-C: (0 - 9) + (ENTER) + (PLUS) and (MINUS). This for entering 
> values as an alternative to the wheel. 
> 
> 2) A function that allows assigning PATTERNS to Play Pads
> 
> Thank you Posters
> 
> GV 
> 
> 
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