This is great that we have acemc on-board and can do some coding
Yes the state of the pots and faders is something to be addressed I hope you can sort this out .
In regards to acemc mapping all seems fine so far, I am also happy too see that sample banks selecting etc is still their, Key adjust is still their and the view button Functions are still their, all seems great as it is so far, less a few extra buttons spare we have for mapping the views I think.
the only areas too add too / improve on is the beat gridding functions where possible I think.
The pads are the main troubled areas we are /you both are still working on, I will have to take a back seat on these and just be a tester because I don't do codeing.
a Few things that are important for configuring later :
1) For sure we need to configure a way too have frequency rolls for samples once main pad mode buttons have been sorted, would probably need 2 neutral mod buttons or however else this could be achieved, but one idea:_ on the first mod etc we have the first 4 rows for the first 4 sample pads upper and lower pads for frequency roll direction. and same for the second mod etc, (but for sure we need this function for creativity on the fly).
2) we need to map functions for the preview player all via a pot + shift or mod + maybe 1-2 buttons also. If we don't use the sampler volume then this is a good start for volume and seek via shift and so on. ( I am hoping Mixvibes puts a sync on the preview player) like we have for samples, so I can do a quick mix all via headphones to save valuable time on the fly in knowing what sounds great together etc ) so that is where we maybe would need a second button but not to worry about now lol.
3) Sampler Volumes : Would it be possible to ;-
shift + pad + Sampler volume pot = Controls volume for the pad pressed ??
Or ? failing that once we have sorted out the pot and fader states as acemc suggests.
I say as a second choice - EQ pots and the filter would be another option for sampler levels.
But categorically the gain needs to be free on its own this I am 100% sure, as in my opinion and use I constantly have the gain tweaked through out a mix it is like a mini fader in keeping my mix balanced throughout each track mix in my long career this is vital if you are technically minded and all fader slamming, cutting etc. and I would also presume for the pro scratch artists. .
if you refer too the old mapping 20 we where half way their with the pads, although the colours where a bit of an obstacle but now acemc is with us I expect it will be worked out.
I am here to test and give my input, as I am rearing to get going and put things through a rigorous test when it comes to usability on the fly
all I can really do after our last shenanigans lol, so
acemc is a valuable cog in the wheel doing some coding.
again thanks I appreciate the work that you will be doing as will others, good luck, I eagerly await the testing.