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Mike Shuler
Description:
Introduce a default RGB Pad Color Syncing Mode to allow smaller MIDI controller manufacturers and individual users to achieve RGB pad color feedback, even if their controller is not officially supported by Loopy Pro.
Problem:
It is not feasible for Loopy Pro to natively support every past, present, or future MIDI controller—especially niche or newer devices like the Exquis. Without built-in support, users are unable to access RGB pad color syncing, a critical visual feature for performance feedback.
Proposed Solution:
  • Provide a standardized default RGB pad syncing mode that can be adopted by third-party hardware.
  • Allow MIDI feedback via customizable templates or via open communication protocols.
  • Make it compatible with external MIDI scripting platforms such as Plugdata, Pd, or Midifire.
  • If no general solution is feasible, consider adding explicit support for the Exquis MIDI controller as a starting point.
Benefits:
  • Empowers smaller developers and users to integrate RGB feedback without waiting for official device support.
  • Encourages broader adoption of Loopy Pro in the MIDI controller ecosystem.
  • Reduces dependency on custom integrations and vendor-specific firmware adaptations.
  • Provides performance-critical feedback through lighting without sacrificing compatibility.
Examples:
  • A user with an Exquis controller wants Loopy Pro to reflect pad state changes using pad color, but no native integration exists.
  • A manufacturer wants to make their controller “Loopy Pro–ready” without building custom firmware; the default mode would provide a universal baseline.
This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on July 24, 2025.
Original Post:
A Default RGB Pad Color Syncing Mode would allow smaller controller manufacturers and individual users to implement RGB color syncing on newer or niche controllers like the Exquis midi controller. It is unrealistic to expect Loopy Pro to support every midi controller past, present and future, unless there is an A.I for that😊. With a default mode, larger manufacturers could bake in support for Loopy Pro and smaller manufacturers and individual users could use midi effects plugins such as Plugdata, Pd and Midifire to implement RGB color syncing. If that is not possible, please support the Exquis midi controller directly.