Enable Auto-Popup of AUv3 Plugin Window When Changing Parameter (With Optional Auto-Close of Others)
under review
ultracello
Description:
Automatically show the AUv3 plugin window when adjusting a specific parameter—either via:
– MIDI controller button / fader / knob
– Loopy Pro action button / fader / knob
This makes it easier to see what you're controlling in real time, improving workflow and awareness.
Problem:
Currently, adjusting plugin parameters does not reveal what you’re tweaking unless the window is already open. This lack of visual feedback makes workflow more ambiguous and less efficient, especially during live use or with external MIDI controllers.
Proposed Solution:
– Make this feature opt-in, configurable per AUv3 plugin
– Define which buttons/faders/knobs should trigger the popup
– Allow Loopy Pro to auto-close all other AUv3 windows when this one opens
– Optionally: add a time setting (in ms) to auto-close the plugin window after a short time
– Bonus: fade in and out times (in ms) for visual elegance
– Works with both Loopy Pro’s native controls and external MIDI input
Benefits:
✅ Increases visibility and clarity when controlling plugins
✅ Enables hands-free workflows with automatic window handling
✅ Greatly improves live performance usability
✅ Reduces confusion by showing only one plugin window at a time
✅ Optional timing/fade control offers visual refinement
This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on May 2, 2025.
ultracello
See also:
https://roadmap.loopypro.com/feature-requests/p/close-all-windows-via-action-midi
and
https://roadmap.loopypro.com/feature-requests/p/close-plugin-window-automatically-after-a-certain-period-of-time-after-the-last
and
https://roadmap.loopypro.com/feature-requests/p/option-to-close-open-floating-effect-window-by-tapping-outside-of-it
ultracello
Please also allow the setting of a time in x ms, how long the plugin window should be displayed and then automatically closed – this would be super for a fast workflow.
ultracello
Merged in a post:
Action to close exit all opened windows.
virus 1980
ultracello
Very good idea.
Juggernaught
This function would be great. It would allow me to play without touching the iPhone.
ultracello
Not sure what how much it will hog the iPhone / iPad CPU but it would look damn sexy if open / close an AUv3 plugin window can be done ideally with a
fade in and fade out time
in milliseconds
in global settings.C
Chock Nurris
This.
80ies Caldigit
Michael, loving your app, genius!
Chev AK 47
With this function I would perform live with just one iPad instead of four iPad.
Josh Porter
A very smart idea. In the future, I want my live setup to work without touching the screen. I would like to use MIDI controllers exclusively. This function would be ideal for that.
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