hotswank
Description:
Introduce a mappable action that allows users to toggle input monitoring on audio inputs or tracks using external hardware—such as a MIDI controller (wired or Bluetooth) or a computer keyboard.
Problem:
In setups with external audio interfaces featuring multiple inputs and outputs, users frequently need to enable or disable input monitoring—for example, during recording sessions in Loopy Pro. Currently, this must be done manually via the Mixer Input settings, which can interrupt workflow and is not easily accessible in live or hands-free situations.
Proposed Solution:
  • Provide a general-purpose Loopy Pro
    Action
    that toggles input monitoring for a selected input or track.
  • Make this action assignable to:
- External MIDI controllers (including Bluetooth-enabled devices)
- Bluetooth or USB keyboards (e.g. Apple Magic Keyboard)
Benefits:
  • Enables fast and hands-free toggling of input monitoring during live recording or performance.
  • Greatly enhances workflow efficiency in multi-input environments.
  • Reduces the need to navigate deep into menus for a frequently-used function.
  • Particularly helpful for mobile users working without constant screen access.
Examples:
  • A user working with a Focusrite Clarett+ interface disables input monitoring with a keyboard key when tracking vocals, then re-enables it after take completion.
  • A Bluetooth MIDI footswitch toggles monitoring for a specific channel mid-performance—without any need to access the Mixer view.
This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on July 28, 2025.
Original Post:
External Keyboard / MIDI Action for Input Monitoring
When using external audio interfaces with multiple in- and outputs, I often need to disable monitoring of my incoming audio via the Mixer Input settings when I’m tracking in Loopy Pro. It would be very handy if we could switch this setting with a single Apple Magic Keyboard or any other (bluetooth) MIDI controller binding.