Feature Requests

Description: Users would like to see the percentage value when moving the bus send dial in Loopy Pro. Additionally, the ability to set the value using numbers would improve precision and usability. The same feature should apply to faders on the canvas. Problem: Currently, adjusting bus sends and faders in Loopy Pro lacks precise numerical feedback, making it challenging to set exact values. This can be particularly frustrating when fine-tuning volume (dB) and panning (percentage) settings, as users have to rely on estimation. Proposed Solution: Display a percentage value when moving bus send dials. Allow users to input precise numbers directly for both bus sends and faders. Implement volume values in dB format and pan values as a percentage: - Volume: display in dB. - Pan: 0.0-49.9% left, center, 0.0-49.9% right. Benefits: Increased accuracy when adjusting bus sends and fader positions. Improved user experience by providing visual feedback on value changes. More professional and reliable setup, especially during live performances. This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-05-07.

Description This feature request proposes the ability to dynamically reassign the targets of widgets in Loopy Pro—such as XY Pads, Clip Slicers, and Preset Switchers—using button actions. This functionality would allow a single widget to control different parameters or effects based on the user's needs, enhancing flexibility and reducing the need for multiple widgets. Proposed Solution Dynamic Target Assignment : Implement actions that enable buttons to change the target of a widget. For example, a button could reassign an XY Pad to control different effect parameters or reconfigure a Clip Slicer to target a different clip. State Management : Ensure that the state of the widget updates appropriately when its target changes, providing visual feedback to the user. Integration with Existing Systems : Seamlessly integrate this functionality with Loopy Pro's existing action and widget systems, maintaining consistency in user experience. Problem Limited Flexibility : Currently, widgets in Loopy Pro have static targets, requiring users to create multiple widgets for different control scenarios, which can clutter the workspace. Inefficient Workflow : The inability to reassign widget targets on the fly can hinder live performance setups and complex project configurations, leading to a less streamlined workflow. Benefits Enhanced Workflow Efficiency : Users can streamline their workspace by reducing the number of widgets needed, making project layouts cleaner and more manageable. Improved Live Performance : Performers can adapt their control surfaces dynamically during a set, allowing for more expressive and responsive performances. Greater Creative Flexibility : The ability to reassign widget targets opens up new possibilities for creative control configurations, enabling users to tailor their setups to specific needs or preferences. This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-05-07.

Description: Currently, Loopy Pro allows actions to have a "delay" in execution, but this delay can only be expressed in beats or bars. Some actions also include a "RAMP" time setting, which provides a UI display to set time in milliseconds (ms) or seconds. This feature could be extended to cover all actions that require a delay. Problem: When users are not using the metronome or LP clock, it can be challenging to calculate delays solely in terms of beats or bars. This limitation makes it difficult to time actions precisely, especially when a non-musical or time-based reference is needed. Proposed Solution: Allow the delay for actions to be set in either: Beats/Bars (existing functionality) Milliseconds (ms) or seconds (new option) Reuse the existing "RAMP" interface to implement this feature. This will make it easier to set precise time-based delays without relying on the metronome or BPM-based calculations. Benefits: More flexibility when using Loopy Pro without a metronome or clock reference. Enables precise timing for actions not tied to musical beats. Simplifies the process of setting delays for users who prefer direct time input. This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-05-07.

Description: Users would like a dedicated 'effects' section for MIDI sources in Loopy Pro, allowing for easy integration of MIDI processor AUv3 plugins. Currently, these plugins must be added as separate channel strips and manually connected, which can be cumbersome. Problem: The current method of adding MIDI FX as separate channel strips is inefficient and takes up unnecessary screen space. This approach also complicates the workflow when dealing with multiple MIDI FX plugins. Proposed Solution: Introduce a dedicated 'effects' section specifically for MIDI sources, similar to how audio tracks handle effects. This would allow users to directly place MIDI processor AUv3 plugins within the same channel, reducing clutter and improving usability. Benefits: Streamlined MIDI FX management. More efficient use of screen space. Simplified setup process for MIDI FX chains. This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-05-07.

Description: Introduce a beat repeat effect in Loopy Pro, allowing users to create stutter, glitch, and rhythmic effects by repeating short slices of the audio at various time intervals. Problem: Currently, Loopy Pro does not have a built-in beat repeat effect, which limits the ability to create rhythmic stuttering or glitch-style effects within the performance. Beat repeaters are a staple in electronic music and live performance environments. Proposed Solution: Implement a beat repeat effect with the ability to select slice length, repeat rate, and timing variations Provide controls for stutter, pitch shifting, and filtering on the repeated section Allow time-based manipulation (e.g. sync to beats, randomize, or fixed interval) Optionally include a feedback control to create longer repeat tails or infinite loops Integrate it into the main effects rack, allowing it to be easily automated and triggered live Benefits: Great for creating glitch, stutter, and rhythmic effects in electronic, experimental, and live performance setups Adds depth and dynamic variations to looping and sequencing arrangements Provides creative freedom for building tension or variation in a loop or sequence Enhances Loopy Pro’s capabilities as a performance tool for DJs and live performers This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on April 30, 2025.

Description: Enable saving and recalling entire channel strips (including all plugins and optionally widgets) as presets. This allows fast loading of complex FX/instrument chains across different projects. Problem: Rebuilding plugin chains and settings for each project or channel type (input, color, bus, master) is time-consuming, especially in live setups or when consistent tone is needed across songs. Proposed Solution: – Add a feature to save a full channel (strip) as a reusable preset – Optionally include bound widgets and layout elements – Allow importing/exporting channel strip presets – Add "recall channel preset" and "save channel preset" actions – Allow presets for: – input channels – color channels – bus channels – master channel – Optional: grey out unloaded channels to free up RAM/CPU – Optional: preload (but inactive) channel strips for fast switching – Optional: include full widget configuration (position, behavior, etc.) – Add tags or labels to organize channel strip types (e.g. “Guitar FX”, “Vocal Bus”) Benefits: – Save time during project setup – Allows modular, reusable channel configurations – Supports consistent tone in live and studio workflows – Ideal for musicians switching instruments/effects between songs – Reduces CPU/memory load by offloading unused channels – Encourages structured and repeatable setups This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on April 30, 2025.

Description This feature request proposes the implementation of MIDI-controllable actions to adjust the start and end trim points of clips in Loopy Pro. The goal is to enhance live performance capabilities by allowing real-time, hands-free editing of clip boundaries using MIDI controllers. Problems Manual Trimming Limitations : Currently, adjusting the start and end points of clips requires manual interaction with the touchscreen interface, which can be cumbersome and impractical during live performances. Lack of Real-Time Control : The absence of MIDI-mappable trim functions restricts performers from making on-the-fly adjustments to clip boundaries, limiting creative flexibility. Workflow Inefficiency : Without MIDI control, performers must pre-edit clips or interrupt their performance to make adjustments, disrupting the flow and spontaneity of live sets. Proposed Solution MIDI-Mappable Trim Actions : Introduce actions that can be assigned to MIDI controllers to incrementally adjust the start and end points of selected clips. Configurable Step Sizes : Allow users to define the granularity of trim adjustments (e.g., in milliseconds or musical subdivisions) to suit different performance needs. Visual Feedback : Provide on-screen indicators or overlays to reflect real-time changes made via MIDI controls, ensuring performers can monitor adjustments without diverting attention from their instruments. Integration with Existing Systems : Ensure compatibility with Loopy Pro's current MIDI Learn system and action framework for seamless integration. Benefits Enhanced Live Performance Flexibility : Enables performers to adapt clips dynamically during live sets, fostering creativity and responsiveness. Improved Workflow Efficiency : Reduces the need for pre-performance editing and allows for spontaneous adjustments, streamlining the performance process. Hands-Free Operation : Facilitates a more immersive performance experience by minimizing the need for direct interaction with the device's interface. Expanded Creative Possibilities : Opens new avenues for live remixing, looping, and improvisation by providing real-time control over clip boundaries. This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-05-08.

Description: Users want the ability to hide or minimize the header and footer when using Loopy Pro in fullscreen mode, especially when using the app as a MIDI control surface or in performance setups. This would provide more screen real estate and a cleaner, more professional interface. Problem: Currently, the header and footer in Loopy Pro take up valuable screen space, which can be distracting or obstructive, particularly when using the app as a control surface in live settings. The inability to hide these elements makes it harder to fully utilize the screen. Additionally, users would like more flexibility in customizing the Loopy Pro interface. The current UI setup includes global and fundamental buttons/faders that are always visible, which can be unnecessary or even obstructive for certain use cases. For example, some users may only want the clock visible without other UI elements. Proposed Solution: Introduce a fullscreen mode where users can toggle the visibility of the header and footer, either via a gesture, a button in the UI, or a MIDI-assignable action. Ideally, the toggle could be linked to an action that also switches between fullscreen and normal mode. Furthermore, allow all current global and essential UI buttons/faders to be created as separate actions. This would enable users to build a completely customized Loopy Pro DAW appearance by selecting only the UI elements they need while omitting the rest. Benefits: Maximizes screen real estate, especially on smaller devices. Improves the professional appearance of control surfaces. Offers flexibility when transitioning between editing and performance. Allows users to tailor the interface to their specific needs by displaying only the necessary UI components. Reduces visual clutter and enhances focus during live performances. This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-05-07.

Description: A MIDI keyboard widget that can be added to a layout in Loopy Pro, similar to the existing pads widget. This widget would facilitate a cohesive layout without the need to reposition or toggle the keyboard during a jam session. Problem: Currently, users rely on the Velocity Keyboard AU for most projects, but it lacks integration with Loopy Pro’s layout. Additionally, mapping a range of MIDI notes to multiple buttons is cumbersome, as each note must be assigned individually. There is also no simple way to transpose all keys together, such as using octave up/down buttons. Proposed Solution: Develop a built-in MIDI keyboard widget for Loopy Pro that offers: Velocity-sensitive key input similar to the Velocity Keyboard AU. Integrated octave up/down transposition for quick access to a broader note range. Flexibility to add, reposition, or hide the keyboard easily within a layout. Customizable layouts to accommodate different use cases, like live performance or studio setup. Benefits: Simplifies live setups by integrating a keyboard directly into the Loopy Pro interface. Reduces dependency on external AUs for basic MIDI input. Offers a more intuitive and flexible solution for MIDI control. Facilitates live looping by allowing quick transposition and note access. This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-05-07.

Description: Enable stepped dials to have access to control loops and layers, allowing for more precise control over the looped and overdubbed audio layers directly through dial interactions. Problem: Currently, stepped dials do not have direct access to control loop and layer states, limiting their functionality for managing overdubs or triggering different layers in a loop. This reduces the potential for real-time performance control. Proposed Solution: Allow stepped dials to interact with and control specific loops and layers (e.g. controlling loop start/stop, triggering overdubs, adjusting volume, or switching between layers) Provide a way to map the dials to specific loop layers or overdubs so they can be accessed and controlled easily Allow for precise control of individual layers or loops via the stepped dial, including the ability to switch between overdubs and layers for more dynamic performances Optionally, add visual feedback for each layer/loop on the stepped dial to show which layer or loop is currently being controlled Benefits: Increases performance flexibility by giving real-time, hands-on control over loops and layers Enables more creative manipulation of overdubs and layered audio without needing to manually navigate through menus or screens Ideal for live performances or dynamic sound design setups Provides smoother transitions between loops and overdubs, enhancing workflow efficiency This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on April 30, 2025.