Channel Strip Presets – Save and Recall Full Channel Plugin Configurations
planned
ultracello
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.
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Zachary Judd
Agreed! I created an account on canny to be able to say this... saving a channel strip preset is a game changer- I often use a plugin host on my mac whilst jamming on guitar, bass, or keys.... and I'm able to combine different plugins and amp sims, dial in my tone, and then save the whole sound as a preset in the plugin host. then when Im recording in my DAW, I can just load in the plugin host, select my preset, and i'm ready to record with dialed tone.... Saving channel strips as presets would effectively allow us to do the same thing in LOOPY, which would make this incredible software even better. Thank you!!
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mccy
I was thinking about the problem of presets & combined widgets and got to the idea of container presets including a widget area. Made a separate feature request because the ideas are different.
Maxim Yarushkin
I’d like to pitch that feature one more time for input channels from a guitar player's perspective.
I used to have some pedals or guitar processors with presets. Instead, I could have presets for the input channel with a custom combination of Au3 plugins. It’s like super custom BIAS FX or Amplitube, but better.
Also, it’s necessary for the live performance. For example, I have a looping project for each song. But I changed my sound during the 1st song. Let’s say, cut the low freq. Now, I should do the same for each and every following song?
I suppose that’s one of the reasons why Dub FX use a separate device (Line6 Helix) for the input signal.
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Zachary Judd
Maxim Yarushkin Thank you for your excellent Loopy Tutorials... you literally sold me on it and Im absolutely loving it so far!
Maxim Yarushkin
Zachary Judd Thanks for the kind words,I really appreciate that! 😌
Maxim Yarushkin
That would be super for input channels, color channels, bus channels and master channel as well!
Michael Tyson
Also for colour channels
Michael Tyson
planned
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mccy
Michael Tyson: Finally read, that this is planned. Phew. So important. I just like to point out, that being able to completely remove a channel/instrument from RAM and CPU, making it grey out and later able to recall it would be a GREAT inbetween-step in that direction, which would make nearly all my dreams come true, because of virtually limitless RAM and CPU…
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mccy
Ah, this is different to effect chain presets and goes further in the direction that you could save your Instruments with effects, which would be sooooo important for me. I'm really stuck with my bigger and bigger projects where I have all instruments inside instead of recalling them when needed. This would make everything soooo much more simple!!!
For me definitively my No1 wish for Loopy Pro for creating a faster workflow and much smaller projects.
Dan Bob
This one is definitely important!
ultracello
under review