thanks tony, i guess i forgot to look in the most obvious place...

i've begun reading up on editing the config.ini and i thought that i could re-map the knob quick-push there. after posting this yesterday, i posted another idea (install notes forum) for 'hushing' the playback using an external switch connected through the audio interrupt lead on the sled. since the volume is now disabled altogether, i am going to try and re-map right-turning of the knob to switch between 'info' screens and left-turning of the knob to switch between the visuals. maybe then i can use the knob-push for a popup menu with stuff i want.

like i said, i can't belive how many options there are.