Feature Requests

Description: Introduce a preset system in Loopy Pro that allows users to save and recall configurations of widgets and loops, including MIDI bindings and other properties. This feature would greatly enhance workflow efficiency by enabling users to reuse complex setups across multiple projects. Problem: Currently, users need to manually recreate widget configurations, MIDI bindings, and loop setups when working on new projects. This repetitive process is time-consuming and prone to errors, particularly when managing complex controls like radio buttons linked to MIDI commands for pedals. Proposed Solution: Implement a preset system that allows users to save and export configurations for widgets, loops, and MIDI bindings. Users could then import these presets into any project, significantly reducing setup time. Presets could be organized in a dedicated library for easy management and access. Benefits: Faster project setup by recalling saved configurations. Consistency across projects when using complex widget setups. Simplified management of MIDI control schemes, especially for recurring tasks. Enhanced productivity by reducing repetitive configuration work. This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-05-07.

Description: Enable the ability to save sequencer files independently in Loopy Pro, allowing users to transfer them between projects without exporting audio. This feature would streamline project management by allowing users to reuse sequencer setups across different layouts. Problem: Currently, there is no straightforward way to save and import sequencer files between projects. Users who spend significant time building complex sequences have to manually recreate them when switching layouts or starting new projects. This lack of portability results in duplicated effort and lost productivity. Proposed Solution: Introduce an option to save sequencer files independently, allowing users to export and import them between projects. This would make it easy to reuse complex sequencing setups without needing to recreate them from scratch. The files should include all pattern data and associated settings. Benefits: Saves time when reusing complex sequences in new or different layouts. Encourages more creative experimentation by allowing users to easily adapt sequences to new projects. Reduces manual workload by eliminating the need to rebuild sequences from scratch. This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-05-07.

Description: Improve the usability of the mixer toggle controls in Loopy Pro by placing both the open and expand controls on the same side of the interface. This would make finding and pressing the controls more intuitive and consistent. Problem: Currently, the control for opening the mixer is located at the bottom left, while the control for expanding the mixer appears in the middle right. This inconsistency forces users to search for the button every time they switch between views, interrupting the workflow. Proposed Solution: Move the mixer expand control to the same side as the mixer open control (bottom left), ensuring that both actions are accessible from a single, consistent location. This would streamline interaction and reduce user confusion when toggling mixer views. Benefits: Faster and more intuitive access to mixer toggle functions. Improved consistency in the interface layout. Reduced cognitive load when frequently switching mixer views. This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-05-07.

Description: Enable users to directly drag and drop widgets, clips, or other elements from the icon bar at the bottom to their desired location on the screen in Loopy Pro. This would make the process of placing new items faster and more intuitive. Problem: Currently, when adding a widget or clip, it appears in a random or default position, requiring users to manually move it afterward. This extra step can be cumbersome, especially when working with complex layouts or trying to maintain a consistent design. Proposed Solution: Allow users to click and drag widgets, clips, or other items directly from the icon bar at the bottom to the desired location on the canvas. This would eliminate the need to reposition items after adding them, making the workflow smoother and more efficient. Benefits: Streamlined workflow by reducing unnecessary repositioning. Improved user experience through more intuitive item placement. Faster layout customization, especially in complex projects. This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-05-07.

Description: Allow users to add color channels directly from the mixer's "+" menu in Loopy Pro. This would align with user expectations, as every other type of channel can already be added from there. Problem: Currently, users can add various channel types from the "+" menu in the mixer, but not color channels. This inconsistency can be confusing, as users intuitively expect to find an "Add Color" option in the same location. Instead, they must navigate elsewhere to add colors, which interrupts the workflow. Proposed Solution: Include an "Add Color" option in the "+" menu of the mixer, alongside the existing channel types. This addition would make the interface more intuitive and consistent, helping users quickly find the function they are looking for. Benefits: Streamlined workflow by reducing navigation to different parts of the interface. Improved user experience by aligning with intuitive expectations. Consistency across channel addition options within the mixer. This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-05-07.

Description: Introduce the ability to override the 'Wait for Playback' miscellaneous recording setting on a per-clip or per-follow-action basis. This would give users greater control and flexibility when managing individual clips in complex setups. Problem: Currently, the 'Wait for Playback' setting is global, which limits its applicability when specific clips or follow actions require different behavior. This can lead to cumbersome workarounds, especially in advanced setups that utilize multiple clips with distinct timing requirements. Users who need precise control over individual clips have to resort to complex gadgetry to achieve the desired outcome. Proposed Solution: Implement an override for the 'Wait for Playback' setting that can be applied at the clip level or tied to specific follow actions. This direct control would eliminate the need for workaround solutions and enable more intuitive handling of diverse recording scenarios. Benefits: Greater flexibility when setting up complex loop arrangements. Streamlined workflow by reducing the need for external gadgetry or complex routing. Improved control over individual clips, making the recording process more intuitive. This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-05-07.

Description: Add a feature to hide widgets in Loopy Pro to keep the workspace clean and organized. This would be particularly useful for users who use a large number of widgets for macro tasks but prefer a more streamlined visual interface. Problem: Currently, all widgets are visible on the canvas, even if they are used solely for macro purposes and do not require direct interaction. Moving these widgets to a separate page is possible but makes template management more complex. Manually hiding each widget individually is also cumbersome. Proposed Solution: Implement a toggle within each widget’s settings to make it visible only in the editor, not on the canvas. Additionally, introduce a dedicated "Hidden Widgets" page within the editor where users can place all undesired widgets in one go, rather than individually marking each as hidden. This dual approach would offer both flexibility and simplicity. Benefits: Cleaner and more organized canvas layout. Easier management of macro widgets without cluttering the workspace. More efficient template creation and editing. Improved user experience by reducing visual distraction. This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-05-07.

Description: Expand the Peel/Replace functionality in Loopy Pro by allowing users to constrain targets to specific attributes, such as clip color or clip group. This would make the Peel/Replace feature more flexible and efficient, especially in multi-track looping scenarios. Problem: Currently, Peel/Replace targets in Loopy Pro are limited, requiring users to manually select clips. This can disrupt the workflow, particularly when using a multi-track looper where clips are recorded in an arbitrary order. The lack of automated targeting for specific clip attributes, like color or group, makes certain interactions cumbersome and unintuitive. Proposed Solution: Introduce options to filter Peel/Replace targets based on attributes such as: Color Group: Allow users to select the most recently recorded or tapped clip within a specific color group (e.g., "Last Tapped/Recorded Clip in Yellow"). Clip Group: Target clips within a specific group, regardless of recording order. These options would enable automated and more predictable behavior when peeling or replacing clips, reducing the need for manual selection. Benefits: Streamlined control over clips, particularly in complex looping setups. Reduced need for manual clip selection, leading to a faster and more intuitive workflow. More consistent and predictable handling of Peel/Replace actions, especially in multi-track loopers. This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-05-07.

Description: Implement a system for controller profiles in Loopy Pro that works like keyboard "layers" in the mechanical keyboard community. In this context, a layer is a set of bindings that acts like a transparency over other bindings. When active, a layer overrides specific button actions while allowing non-overridden buttons to "pass through" to lower layers. Problem: Currently, controller profiles in Loopy Pro do not support layering, which makes it cumbersome to implement modes that require temporary or partial remapping of controls. To achieve similar functionality, users must create multiple redundant profiles or complex logic for switching, which is error-prone and lacks the intuitive flexibility seen in QMK-style layering for keyboards. Proposed Solution: Introduce a layering system for controller profiles where: Each layer has its own set of bindings, but non-specified bindings "pass through" to lower layers. The most recently activated layer takes precedence when multiple layers are active. A control to manage layer priority and stack order. This would enable features like "peeling mode" (where certain buttons perform specific undo actions while others retain their previous functions) without requiring extensive profile duplication. Benefits: Streamlined setup for complex control schemes, reducing redundancy and error potential. Enhanced flexibility for creating multi-functional layouts, similar to QMK keyboard layering. Intuitive management of temporary and permanent control changes, significantly improving user experience. This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-05-07.

Description: Enable the mixer in Loopy Pro to be resized to full screen for an immersive mixing experience. Problem: Currently, the mixer view is limited in size and cannot be expanded to occupy the entire screen. This can be inconvenient when mixing is the sole focus, as the limited view may hinder detailed adjustments. Proposed Solution: Introduce an option to resize the mixer to full screen. This could be achieved by adding a doodad on the upper pane that folds the mixer into the lower pane, aligning with Loopy Pro's folding UI theme. Alternatively, a simple expansion button on the mixer pane could provide a straightforward way to toggle full-screen mode. Benefits: Improved user experience by allowing a dedicated, distraction-free mixing environment. Enhanced usability when the mixer is the primary tool needed. Consistency with the UI's folding concept, offering a natural and intuitive way to maximize the mixer. This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-05-07.