Forum to discuss all matters relating to the MPC1000 and MPC2500 operating systems created by 'JJ' (all versions).
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By Antonym Wed Oct 18, 2006 8:04 pm
well, the title basically sez it all here.

there are certain buttons that are so rarely used that it would make sense for them to get put to some better uses.

now - as it stands today, DELETE is f4 while in either 8 or 16 grid mode. however, it gets obscurred when you push the TC button, SHIFT, or EVENT when in the grid modes.

this is inconvenient, ESPECIALLY when in F2 (EVENT) in 8 pad mode. you have to back out of EVENT to delete an unwanted note. this is inconvenient when you're doing smalltime step edit like adjustments. and no, i don't want to use step edit.

so i thought - what button does not get used while in Grid Edit?

that's right, numeric.

honestly, i never use that button anyway...
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By elektrik_muz Thu Oct 19, 2006 2:33 am
I do. It can be pretty handy. But not in grid mode, so it would work.
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By Antonym Thu Oct 19, 2006 2:53 am
yeah i imagine it's just an old habit to not use it, the only real reason i suggested it is because it's not used in grid edit and it'd be nice to have a quick function button.

am i crazy for this?
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By Grant Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:17 pm
I don't think i've ever even pressed the numeric button!
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By elektrik_muz Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:39 pm
Try it!

I find it especially useful for sending midi program changes. That way I can switch directly without having to scroll -- and since it doesn't send anything until you hit ENTER you can do it right on the beat if you want.