# Practical tips for the Mess

**URL:** <https://backstage.polyend.com/t/practical-tips-for-the-mess/23335>\
**Category:** Mess\
**Created:** [August 23, 2025, 11:10am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/practical-tips-for-the-mess/23335 "2025-08-23T11:10:14Z")\
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**Author:** ![music-0856](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/music-0856/32/5499_2.png) [@music-0856](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/music-0856)\
**Post date:** [August 23, 2025, 11:10am UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/practical-tips-for-the-mess/23335/1 "2025-08-23T11:10:14Z")

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3 ideas for a little upgrade.

1. Controller position in dark surroundings. Use a paper hole punch to make small dots from a sticker. Position the sticker to enhance visibility.
2. Cut small indicators from a sticker for the 4 main divisions on the sequencer.
3. Cut slices from a water bomb balloon and wrap them over the encoders for optimal finger grip.

 ![Mess tweaks](https://backstage.polyend.com/uploads/default/original/2X/f/f281fcd4cdab42e2b2caea51349f0b58f119382d.jpeg)

Would also like to hear your ideas for tweaking. 🙂