Just wondered if anyone is using the KS (Key Switch) instrument controls in GPO from MNC and if so any hint/tips you can pass on?

For anyone who has not used the KS feature of GPO it is where (for some instruments) the unused keys (those out of playing range of the instrument) are used to set various playing modes for that instrument. EG a string section can play pizz. tremolo, legato and so on. In other words a section of notes is used to control the mode of the instrument rather than to play a sound, and as those notes are out of the instruments range they would not sound anyway.

As far as MNC is concerned it would be nice if GPO KS “notes” could be handled something like:-

Shown as (say) a different coloured note (and/or shape) on the staff.

Is immune from transposition (for obvious reasons)

Takes NO part whatsoever in the performance and so does not interfere with voices/parts. Cannot have ties or other symbols joined to it.

Can be placed anywhere on the staff – almost as a kind of overlay (for want of a better word).

Can be repositioned just like any other note

Can any of the above already be done in MNC perhaps – or is there a better way?
Thank you.