Things that need to be added to GPE fron OPM

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Hey

could someone give a quick explanation of what GPE and OPM is?

mistasmijen wrote:Hey

could someone give a quick explanation of what GPE and OPM is?

GPE=Global Program Editor
OPM=Original Program Mode

GPE also stands for Grandtacular Program Expediter, and OPM also stands for Obstinant Program Mangler

Another thing we definitely need is PAD COPY.
I still don't like the thought not to have OPM anymore. For some things I do I still prefer it to GPE.

Me personally, the engineering side often gets in the way of and slows down my creative side.

For five years, when I want to adjust volume on the program level, I press F7. I don't want to lose a key button pressing regiment I'm used to using.

I like the MPC since it requires minimal button presses to get things done. It does what I want it to do, easily and quickly. GPE is great for effecting multiple pads, but for single pad tweaks, I prefer OPM. As JJ mentioned, we need OPM to keep pad copy. Therefore getting rid of it isnot in the cards.

One note, if we get rid of anything, it should be the screenshot function.
The one feature I would like at this point would be to automatically load all sounds from a folder to pads A01 to D16, this would be a nice option to have on the load screen, I'm using bluebox now to accomplish this....

Dahkter wrote: As JJ mentioned, we need OPM to keep pad copy. Therefore getting rid of it isnot in the cards.

Excuse me, but when did JJ mention this? I actually emailed him about it and the only reason he said it isnt in GPE was because of OS space. He didnt say he couldnt put it in there. And GPE is not that hard use. Once again, like Nym said, JJ could program it to have the velocity layer screen be the first thing you see. It would be the same thing as OPM.
And I already mentioned Pad copy. Love that feature, wouldnt let it slip through the cracks.

just getting my head around thing gpm thingy ...gotta say its great

hereo wrote:

Dahkter wrote: As JJ mentioned, we need OPM to keep pad copy. Therefore getting rid of it isnot in the cards.

Excuse me, but when did JJ mention this? I actually emailed him about it and the only reason he said it isnt in GPE was because of OS space. He didnt say he couldnt put it in there.

OK, I misunderstood this.

Your logic is sound. On the one hand I am a creature of habit, and the OPM is something I go to all of the time for single tweaks. On the other hand, I would like it for the unit to be more functional and have more features. I think the best mode is to get all of the bugs out of the current OS, once that's complete, start a version 5 without OPM, however still keep 4.xx available at all times. I know people have mentioned this, and I do think this is the best way to please everyone...

Dahkter wrote:OK, I misunderstood this.

Your logic is sound. On the one hand I am a creature of habit, and the OPM is something I go to all of the time for single tweaks. On the other hand, I would like it for the unit to be more functional and have more features. I think the best mode is to get all of the bugs out of the current OS, once that's complete, start a version 5 without OPM, however still keep 4.xx available at all times. I know people have mentioned this, and I do think this is the best way to please everyone...

And if I may add, put GPE on Pad 7.

rather, VELOCITY RANGE of GPE on pad 7

because for "quick tweaks" as dahkter said, you need 1 mode button access to single pad view and its layers, ala OPM. this is VERY important for expedient workflow.

this would keep more people way happier.

Antonym wrote:rather, VELOCITY RANGE of GPE on pad 7

because for "quick tweaks" as dahkter said, you need 1 mode button access to single pad view and its layers, ala OPM. this is VERY important for expedient workflow.

this would keep more people way happier.

That's right. Velocity Range on Pad 7. My bad. That really would keep everything flowin' well. And all could enjoy the advantages of usin' GPE and still have the feel of OPM when they open it up.
I hope this goes through cause I really want everyone to enjoy GPE and not feel like they're missin' out or workin' slower cause they're not using OPM. GPE was designed to speed up workflow, not slow it down. And with Velocity Range as the first thing we all see, people will use GPE and experience the speed and increased control of their programs, including the mixer and effects, all in one mode.
For those that don't know, you do have the MIXER and EFFECTS modes also inside GPE. That's another reason why it gives you more control over your PGMs, cause it has everything you use to shape your PGMs inside of it.

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hereo wrote:

Antonym wrote:For those that don't know, you do have the MIXER and EFFECTS modes also inside GPE. That's another reason why it gives you more control over your PGMs, cause it has everything you use to shape your PGMs inside of it.

That would be me.

Correct me if I'm wrong however in OPM, there is a volume per pad. When you save a program + samples, this volume per pad is saved. in GPE, I believe there is a volume that correlates to the mixer, however not a volume that correlates to the program.

Therefore if you use GPE to balance out the volume of your pads, save the program, it does not save these volume tweaks as they are part of the mixer settings.

I don't have my MPC in front of me, however I can check up on this when I get home...

There is a pad level volume inside GPE. Its in the
Velocity Layers screen. Same screen you see whe you hit Pad 7.