Re: [seq24-users] Modifying keyboard shortcut for delete button?

[Daniel J. <da...@64...>]

Hi Jaakko,

> Nowadays Seq24 has a project in launchpad.net/seq24. I added your
> feature request about the mouse behaviour to the blueprints here:
> https://blueprints.launchpad.net/seq24/+spec/configurable-mouse-click-actions.

Thanks! I didn't know about the Launchpad project, I guess it isn't 
mentioned on the seq24 homepage. seq24 is also being maintained in 
Debian (http://packages.qa.debian.org/s/seq24.html) so it would be great 
if some of your patches and Ivan's patches found their way there too.

> If you're actually interested to code that and think you have the
> skill to do it, there's no reason why you couldn't. Just check out the
> source from bazaar (see seq24 launchpad page / code) and start hacking
> :)

I've taken a quick look, but a clue from someone more familiar with the 
code would be appreciated ;-)

> I'll get back to you about the delete keycode problem in a few days
> (haven't got time right now, sorry). If someone else in the list has
> more in-depth knowledge about the subject, please share it :)

I think the least invasive fix would be for seq24 to read the value of 
the 'delete note' action from the .seq24rc file. That way, the default 
behaviour could remain for those who are used to it, but it would also 
be easy for users to tweak without having to recompile the app.

The action of holding down the right mouse button to place a note works 
well in a desktop context where you have a two or three-button mouse, 
but it's not so usable for an embedded system. Seq24's main window 
totally rocks with a touchscreen, because you can dab with your finger 
to turn the loops on and off. Also, the small and simple GUI is a great 
advantage on a small screen, compared to bloated contemporary sequencers.

Cheers!

Daniel