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Description:
Enable user-defined stickers (small graphics/icons/symbols) that can be used anywhere text labels can appear, as inline icons or as positioned overlays on widgets/pages. Provide a simple project-level sticker library with fast import (paste, Files, Photos, iOS sticker picker) and consistent rendering.
Problem:
Emojis are too limited to express many musical concepts (articulations, pedal states, controller brands, custom symbols). Currently, users can insert emojis but not custom sticker graphics, making it harder to label controls, reduce ambiguity, or create highly legible live UIs—especially in complex or collaborative templates.
Proposed Solution:
  • Sticker Library (per Project + User Library):
    Manage named assets; support PNG/WebP/SVG (static), with automatic sizing variants and texture atlasing for performance.
  • Inline Stickers in Text:
    Insert by name (e.g.,
    [:violin:]
    ), or via a small picker next to label fields; baseline-aligned and tintable (where appropriate).
  • Overlay Stickers:
    Add stickers as visual elements anchored to a widget (inside/outside, corners/edges, absolute or percent offsets). Snap, rotate, scale; lock to maintain layout.
  • State-Aware Swaps:
    Map sticker variants to widget states (default/active/disabled/armed) and to expressions or feedback (e.g., program number → icon).
  • Import Paths:
    Paste from clipboard; browse Files/Photos; optional iOS system Sticker picker where supported, converting to a static asset on import for reliability.
  • Packaging & Exchange:
    Embed sticker assets in project bundles and template exports; provide placeholders + warnings for missing assets; optional “Replace Asset” tool.
  • Accessibility & Themes:
    Alt text for screen readers; adhere to theme contrast rules; allow tint/opacity to match themes.
  • Performance/Safety:
    GPU-friendly atlases; size caps; no remote fetching at runtime; licenses noted in metadata.
Benefits:
  • Faster visual recognition on stage (clear icons > cryptic text).
  • Fewer errors from misidentifying channels/controls.
  • Cleaner, denser layouts by replacing large text with compact symbols.
  • Highly personalized, brandable templates that are still portable and reliable.
  • Collaborative projects retain consistent visual language via bundled assets.
Examples:
  • Mixer channels labeled with instrument logos (cello, vox, drums) as inline icons and small corner overlays on faders.
  • Keyboard page shows scale degrees or articulation markings as stickers placed along keys.
  • Patch grid highlights the currently active patch with a state-swapped sticker (e.g., filled vs. outline).
  • Effects rack uses standardized stickers for “pre/post,” “mono/stereo,” and “sidechain” to reduce label clutter.
  • Shared band template exports with its sticker set embedded; another device opens it with all icons intact.
This summary was automatically generated by GPT-5 Thinking on 2025-08-20.