Arrangement Markers in Sequencer with BPM/Time Signature, Loop Sections and Cue Control
planned
ultracello
Description:
Introduce flexible arrangement markers in the sequencer that can define song sections, tempo changes, loop regions, and cue actions.
Problem:
Currently, there is no way to define structured sections in the timeline that allow dynamic tempo changes, looping, or cue-based control – all essential for live performance, DJ-style cueing, and structured playback.
Proposed Solution:
– Add arrangement markers in the sequencer timeline
– Allow each marker to store:
– BPM
– Time signature
– Section name
– Loop status (loop once, loop until, no loop)
– Support widgets or MIDI actions to jump to, loop, or stay in a given section
– Option to assign markers as cue points for live use (forward, reverse, backward, etc.)
– Allow linking markers to a master track (e.g., for backtracks or DJ use)
– Visually identify and edit markers on the timeline
Benefits:
– Enables advanced song arrangement workflows (Ableton-style)
– Ideal for live performance, jamming, songwriting and DJ sets
– Enables seamless jumping between sections and live looping control
– MIDI integration enhances live flexibility
– Great for structured backtracks, arrangement rehearsal, and creative sectioning
This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on April 30, 2025.
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Carl Newton
In Ableton, you can set individual BPM for each new arrangement marker you add. Can we have that for Loopy too?
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Carl Newton
BPM and time signature.
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Galmandsværk
Would be great (at least for my live backtrack purposes) if we could program a widget to start a specific section of the song (based on the arrangement markers) AND then loop this section until told otherwise. Then I can jump between sections, but also STAY within a specified loop/song section.
Mikey_Human ^•.•^
Galmandsværk: This is exactly what my ideal workflow would be for jamming/writing. Glad someone else is thinking like this!
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PAPIPTY
what about been able to assigned any markers as a master track to midi controller for life sampling "cue points" with a playback setting forward, reverse, backward, loop until. Efx could also be added to this same master track DJ style.
Curtis Thorpe
Big yes to this, lack of markers has slowed my workflow considerably
Michael Tyson
planned
ultracello
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chris973
ultracello: having different bpm and time signature for each marker would be really helpful
ultracello
under review