My favorite controller number is because of the MIDI Manufacturer's Association's common sense in selecting which one to use for All Notes Off. This is the same command that the Panic Button (!) sends from most software sequencers.

But when live onstage, you may find a day when a stuck note or worse yet, a confused and wandering synth needs to be topped quickly.

Panic Button is CC123

Just remember that it is as easy as 1,2,3 and you'll stop the darn thing before the bandmembers can get together and discuss firing that darn MIDIOT guy.


--Mac