Patzag
Fractal Fanatic
This thread is representative to me of so very many threads on this forum, threads which fly so far beyond my understanding that even asking a focused question seems extremely difficult for me. I would like to try, however, and please -- no offense is intended towards the OP:
Although I have never tried to do it, the user manual leaves me with the impression that the foot-switches can already be programmed from within the Edit Layout page to control pretty much any function the user wants. If that is indeed the case, I just don't understand what is being shared with these custom foot-switch layouts that wasn't already an option in the FM3?
Totally fair question. I will answer briefly. Matt Picone created an application which allows FM3 users that own an FC6 to operate at a very high level of efficiency - it was dubbed the OMG-9. What was pointed out was that if one wants to operate the FM3 WITHOUT the FC6, the OMG-9 did not offer a simple and embracive method of using the FM3. The unit felt somewhat crippled without the FC6.
I created custom layouts that can be used alongside the OMG 9 (as well as for those who don't own an FC6) that emulate the complete functionality of the OMG-9 using only 3 switches. Many have used this with satisfactory results.
I'm sure that anyone with a bit of time invested can figure out a similar system.
Why I did this: to help, to challenge myself, to fulfill a request from some users, and to have some fun!