1 rows of 16 or 2 rows of 8?

[Mr modnaR]

i'm designing a MBSEQ, and was thinking about having a long row of 16 GP buttons and encoders. the problem is that then, they won't line up with the value they alter on the lcd screens, because the screens cannot be placed close together because of their respective PCBs. what i need to know from you MBSEQ users out there, is whether or not you think this'll be a problem. my design looks better with 1 row of 16, but my spidey-sense is telling me i'll regret it when i come to use the box...

any ideas?

cheers