Description This feature request proposes an extension to Loopy Pro's action system, allowing both timing delays and ramping durations to be dynamically synced to the next cycle of a specific clip. Instead of defining a static number of beats, bars, or milliseconds, users would be able to align the timing or ramp of an action to end precisely when a chosen clip’s loop restarts. Problems Fixed Timing Only : Currently, action delays ("timing") and ramps must be defined using fixed durations. There is no option to align these to the rhythm of an existing clip loop. Phase Misalignment : Without synchronization to a specific clip cycle, actions may feel disconnected from the rhythmic context of a performance. Manual Syncing Required : Users must manually calculate or guess the correct delay or ramp value to align with another loop's timing. Proposed Solution Introduce two new dynamic timing modes for actions: Execute Action at Next Cycle of [Clip] - Replaces or complements the current “timing” delay field. - Waits until the specified clip reaches its next loop boundary, then executes the action. - Example: Trigger a filter toggle exactly when clip “VerseLoop” starts its next cycle. Ramp Until Next Cycle of [Clip] - Replaces or complements the current ramp duration setting. - Starts the ramp immediately, but stretches its entire range (e.g., 0% to 100%) over the remaining time until the chosen clip’s next cycle restart. - Example: Gradually increase reverb mix over the next full measure of a specific pad loop. Both options would allow selection of any running clip as a timing anchor, and the system would calculate the precise remaining time dynamically. Examples Quantized Parameter Modulation : A performer starts a ramp for filter cutoff that ends exactly when the chorus loop restarts, ensuring the effect swells into the next musical phrase. Action Sync Across Clips : A mute action for Clip B is set to execute at the next cycle of Clip A, allowing for cross-clip timing alignment without quantization hacks. Layered Automation : Several ramps (volume, pan, FX send) are timed to different clips' cycles, creating rich, rhythm-aware transitions. Benefits Rhythmically Precise Automation : Ensures that even delayed or gradual actions remain musically in phase with clip loops. Flexible Timing Anchors : Allows users to tie any action’s execution or ramp behavior to another clip’s structure. Advanced Performance Control : Unlocks subtle or dramatic transitions that always land at just the right musical moment. This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-05-16.
