Avid S3 flip faders - very simple feature request

[alexthemusicbloke]

Hi Eddie/S3 users,

Here's a REALLY simple request (I would've thought) - is it possible to have the option for one or two of the following:

• When the S3 is in flip faders mode, have the FLIP button flash (maybe even a different colour)
• Have the LED lights behind the keys alternate to a different colour?
• Maybe even both?

Digital surfaces/consoles with no obvious indicator that you're in Fader Flip is IMO a really irritating design restriction which can lead to really avoidable mistakes happening. Adjusting the cue mix when you mean to adjust the monitor mix etc...

I guess this would be really simple to implement in a firmware update?

[reichman]

I agree with you that it's not obvious, but there are little arrows on the OLEDs indicating that you're in flip mode. Even with those, I've made the same mistake you have.

Originally Posted by alexthemusicbloke

Hi Eddie/S3 users,

Here's a REALLY simple request (I would've thought) - is it possible to have the option for one or two of the following:

• When the S3 is in flip faders mode, have the FLIP button flash (maybe even a different colour)
• Have the LED lights behind the keys alternate to a different colour?
• Maybe even both?

Digital surfaces/consoles with no obvious indicator that you're in Fader Flip is IMO a really irritating design restriction which can lead to really avoidable mistakes happening. Adjusting the cue mix when you mean to adjust the monitor mix etc...

I guess this would be really simple to implement in a firmware update?

[albee1952]

Agree wholeheartedly!