Key61 transport buttons vs MPC XL transport buttons.

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Key61 transport buttons vs MPC XL transport buttons.

By Lampdog Sun Feb 15, 2026 3:57 am
Zero reason why XL couldn’t have better lit transport buttons like Key61.
All other XL buttons are lit and look nice any time of day/night but for some odd ass reason transport buttons are the only ones slacking on the pimping.

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Re: Key61 transport buttons vs MPC XL transport buttons.

By Lampdog Thu Feb 19, 2026 11:18 am
Even XL arrow buttons got some led love :lol:
For decades, the buttons have been in the same locations and we know where they are, but, this was a missed chance to get better.
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Re: Key61 transport buttons vs MPC XL transport buttons.

By MPC-Tutor Thu Feb 19, 2026 11:34 am
MPC hardware design just seems so erratic, shortcut buttons across models show no consistency in terms of button choice & layout. Doesn't feel like they invest any proper R&D into these aspects, touch UI included. Surely must be making enough to hire someone who properly understands these things. I wonder who they get to actually test the hardware itself?
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Re: Key61 transport buttons vs MPC XL transport buttons.

By Lampdog Thu Feb 19, 2026 1:25 pm
Certified Beatz wrote:I agree my studio at night is dark no windows.

So far I had been using it during the day and with room lights on, I just happen to have the lights off with just computer and gear lights on and noticed it. I “saw” the printed transports before and paid it no never mind. I was making beats and looked down and just saw but buttons w/ no lit signage that night and was said damn, “where it at?”.



MPC-Tutor wrote:I wonder who they get to actually test the hardware itself?

At a user level….

Us?!

By then it’s too late (already being sold) to make better/sensible changes.
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Re: Key61 transport buttons vs MPC XL transport buttons.

By Lampdog Sat Feb 21, 2026 2:30 am
Dark transport area is uffcin' with my spidey senses.

:lol: :lol:

It's as if the whole hood is lit, but, that one block...
..is where all the dope is sold
..is where the gangsters hangout
..is where strawberries turn tricks
..is where Pimps pimpslap.

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Re: Key61 transport buttons vs MPC XL transport buttons.

By B-Wise Sat Feb 21, 2026 3:41 am
Lampdog wrote:Dark transport area is uffcin' with my spidey senses.

:lol: :lol:

It's as if the whole hood is lit, but, that one block...
..is where all the dope is sold
..is where the gangsters hangout
..is where strawberries turn tricks
..is where Pimps pimpslap.

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It look like those satellite pics over 1st & 3rd world countries.
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Re: Key61 transport buttons vs MPC XL transport buttons.

By Lampdog Sat Feb 21, 2026 5:35 am
Aerial view of cars @ the drive thru theater watching a new action shooter movie “Autoload”.

I admit, the dedicated track section up top left, is GREAT.
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