Squishy vs. Clicky front panel buttons?

[browlett]

The switches are rated for 10 million operations. It is unlikely that you would wear one out in your lifetime.

That's good to know. I was actually planning on using the editor more to "save" the life of the physical parts on my Ultra. But, if that's not necessary, then I'll carry on as I was. Thanks, Cliff.

 

[Sidivan]

This is hilarious! One of the first things I noticed on the axe was that the buttons felt funny 'cuz they're squishy, but it was a "Meh, moving along" kind of thing.

 

[quonsar]

meh.. squishin, clickin, s'all good.
mine doesn't make any noise, so i guess they're the squishin variety. complete with two nuts on the fascia.
can't say i yearn for the clicks. :|

the vintage units (like mine) lack the screws on the face.

 

[jwz57]

At first I thought I have a "combo" Ultra but lately I've hit the trifecta.
Mostly squishy, intermittently clicky, and occasionally sticky!

 

[mba]

Mine is an old production too and has no face screws. These are very rare items that cost now as collector the same price than a brand new ultra. If someone is interested i can trade mine with a brand new ultra and terrible screws.

So it looks better to me but i would like to trade the squishies buttons for clickies, been never sure when it's done and feel that i always push too strong. Another solution will be that Cliff displays in the corner of the screen something each time you push a button.(onclick event into windows RAD)
Unfortunatly i can't trade them because there are many Cliff fingerprints that make this a collectable gear. I have always used the editor of course.

 

[congalocke]

Clicky gooood

 

[fandyboy]

Click-tastic!

 

[geetarman]

Vintage squishy with no faceplate screws.

 

[rodabt]

Clicky, squishy, spongy, filmsy, tasty...I really don't care if it makes the job

 

[supersecretjim]

Vintage squishy with no faceplate screws.

Same here. In Ultra attire.

If given a choice, I would prefer the tactile feedback of clicky buttons. I also have the "vintage" data wheel. You know, the one that has a mind of its own & jumps 5 numbers when you barely move it, and if you give it a good turn may move one or two or maybe even a combination of forward & back (thats a personal favorite of mine!).

Its got personality! I wouldnt change a thing.

 

[solo-act]

I started squishy, had to send a unit back, and got the clicky.
Me likey clicky for confirmation of action.

 

[cloudsplitter]

I have clicky...me likey clicky.....of course, since I do all my editing on the computer I never touch the buttons...lol

 

[Muris_Varajic]

I think I have clicky on my Ultra but not sure...could it be squishy?
Who cares.