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Description:
Enable external gear (e.g. turntables, jog wheels, timecode-based controllers) to control clip or loop playback position in Loopy Pro in a “scratching” or scrubbing style, using MTC (MIDI Time Code) or other suitable sync protocols.
Problem:
Currently, Loopy Pro does not allow real-time, granular manipulation of a clip’s playback position via external hardware. For DJs, turntablists, or experimental performers, this prevents techniques like scratching, scrubbing, or fast cue jumps from being integrated into a Loopy Pro workflow. MTC or other sync-capable hardware sends position data, but Loopy Pro doesn’t interpret it in a way that enables this type of hands-on control.
Proposed Solution:
Implement support for external playback position control via:
  • MTC (MIDI Time Code)
    or other transport/location protocols
  • Possibly HID jog wheels or other pitch/position-sensitive input devices
  • Binding to loop/cue position, allowing external manipulation of timeline playback in real time
  • Smooth integration with Loopy’s timebase and clip grid system
Benefits:
  • Enables DJ-style live manipulation of loops
  • Supports hybrid setups combining Loopy Pro with turntables or media players
  • Expands creative use cases like live remixing, scratching, or spontaneous rearrangement
  • Bridges the gap between traditional DJ workflows and live looping environments
Examples:
  • Using a DVS setup to scratch a vocal loop in Loopy Pro
  • Jog wheel control of a loop's playhead for beat juggling
  • Real-time repositioning of a clip's timeline from external hardware during performance
This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-05-17.