Description
Currently, a long press on the stop button triggers a pop-up window that includes a toggle for "Reset Playhead on Stop." While this gesture is meant to provide access to that setting, the behavior introduces limitations.
Problem
The long press itself does not directly reset the playhead—instead, it opens a pop-up. This pop-up prevents users from utilizing the long press gesture for other workflows, such as manually starting playback in sync with an external sequencer or drum machine. This is particularly problematic when users want to audition recordings with precise timing and don't want the gesture to be hijacked by UI controls.
Proposed Solution
Move the "Reset Playhead on Stop" toggle from the pop-up (triggered by long press) to the Clock settings panel. This would free up the long press gesture for other purposes and remove an unnecessary UI obstruction from performance workflows.
Benefits
  • Restores flexibility of the long press gesture for timing-critical manual playback
  • Avoids UI pop-ups during live performance situations
  • Centralizes transport-related settings in the Clock panel
  • Supports use cases with external sync devices
Examples
  • A user manually presses stop and immediately restarts in time with an external rhythm source—currently not possible due to the pop-up window
  • Auditioning loop layers quickly with minimal UI interruption
This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-05-13.