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Description
This feature request proposes enhancing Loopy Pro's MIDI clip editor by integrating navigation gestures inspired by Xequence 2. The goal is to provide a more intuitive and efficient navigation experience, allowing users to seamlessly move, zoom, and edit MIDI clips without interrupting their workflow.
Problems
  • Limited Gesture Integration
    : Currently, Loopy Pro requires users to switch between different gestures or modes to navigate and edit MIDI clips, which can disrupt the creative flow.
  • Inefficient Workflow
    : The need to lift fingers or change parameters for different navigation actions slows down the editing process.
  • Lack of Simultaneous Actions
    : Users cannot simultaneously move and zoom within the MIDI editor, limiting the fluidity of navigation.
Proposed Solution
  • Unified Gesture System
    : Implement a navigation system where users can, for example, pinch with two fingers to simultaneously move up, down, horizontally, and zoom, without lifting their fingers or changing modes.
  • Gesture Customization
    : Allow users to customize navigation gestures to suit their preferences, enhancing the overall user experience.
  • Seamless Integration
    : Ensure that the new navigation features integrate smoothly with existing editing functionalities, maintaining consistency across the application.
Examples
  1. Simultaneous Move and Zoom
    : A user pinches with two fingers to zoom into a MIDI clip while dragging to move across the timeline, all in one fluid motion.
  2. Efficient Note Editing
    : While editing notes, a user can quickly navigate to different sections of the clip without switching tools or lifting their fingers, streamlining the editing process.
  3. Enhanced Live Performance Preparation
    : Musicians preparing for live performances can swiftly navigate and edit MIDI clips, making last-minute adjustments more manageable.
Benefits
  • Improved Workflow Efficiency
    : Reduces the number of steps required to navigate and edit MIDI clips, saving time and effort.
  • Enhanced User Experience
    : Provides a more intuitive and natural interaction with the MIDI editor, aligning with modern touch-based interface standards.
  • Greater Creative Freedom
    : Allows users to focus more on creativity and less on navigating the interface, fostering a more productive environment.
This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-05-09.
Original Post:
I Wish Loopy Pro's MIDI clip editor let you move around like Xequence 2’s:
You don't have to let to of your fingers to move up or down while expanding, pinching and zooming, changing between those actions.
I prefer to move the notes like in Loopy but moving around in the editor is better in Xequence
Thread by Asmund here: https://loopypro.slack.com/archives/C02M67K1U1K/p1734785596565519