I still don't get this mode of operation.. This new behaviour derives from the Force and now its moved over to the MPC line also.
For note entry in a 8x8 matrix, Push 2 is near perfect.. when you hit a pad(s), all other notes of the same pitch light, so you can easily see where you are across the matrix.. this is most helpful for two handed play. What would make this PERFECT would be that the root notes, when played, retained a distinguishing color from normal notes in the scale, as it does when unplayed.
I fail to see any benefit of the current method of keyboard "assist" on the Force at all.. I am assuming this is to "help" users less familiar with the 4ths layout, however:
a) You lose the location of the root note across the matrix (if played anywhere) as played notes are all the same color (not good)
b) you lose sight of pitch across the matrix (since all notes played, regardless of octave are lit)
c) play a root + chord and you have half the matrix lit..
it now appears the same applies to the MPC..the only good news is that the 16 pads are not that much use anyway for entering notes for chords so it is far less aggravating, but it would be great to know exactly who thought this was a good idea and why, because there is zero benefit and a lot of negatives in the current method.
if you are in the position to provide feedback and possible offer the "improved push 2" method as an option that would be appreciated
thanks and regards, Ian
MPC-Tutor wrote:ACRE wrote:i got a bug ? or a new behaviour on the pads
this happens in : MIDI , CV & PLUGIN programs ( not in DRUM & CLIP programs )
when i press a pad, it triggers all the same notes ... i press C3 = it lits : C4 C5 C6 & so on ...
i never had this before updating.
it might not be a bug as it lits every C's or any chosen note on the whole octave range
apparently not a bug, by design.