Robin Dupuy
Description:
Add a tag-based browser for Instruments & Effects (genre/name/favorites), a small header clock, support for background images on buttons, groove accent controls, and mixer usability upgrades: collapse/expand from anywhere and swipe navigation that preserves access to key controls (sends/pan).
Problem:
  • Large device lists are hard to browse without tags, favorites, and flexible sorting.
  • Performers often want a discreet time-of-day clock on the header.
  • Visual identification of buttons is limited to text/emoji; custom images would improve recognition.
  • Groove/metronome accents aren’t easily adjustable to emphasize feel.
  • Mixer sections collapse only from the left, slowing layout management.
  • Horizontal swiping can hide essential controls (sends/pan), increasing errors mid-performance.
Proposed Solution:
  • Tagged Browser:
    User-defined tags (e.g.,
    Bass, Keys, Ambient
    ), star/favorite, multi-sort (A–Z, tag, last used), and filters; “Collections” (saved filters) for quick recall.
  • Header Clock:
    Optional, minimal, theme-aware time-of-day readout with 12/24h and show/hide toggle.
  • Button Background Images:
    Per-widget image fill (PNG/WebP/SVG), fit/cover modes, tint/opacity, nine-slice safe text area, theme-contrast warnings.
  • Groove Accent Controls:
    Accent strength (0–100%), per-beat pattern editor (e.g., 1 e & a), swing/feel presets; expose variables for labels/LEDs.
  • Mixer Collapse Anywhere:
    Collapse/expand controls on each section/group; double-tap to toggle; remember state per page.
  • Swipe-Safe Mixer:
    Sticky column option for pan/sends (stay visible while scrolling), plus a “Quick Controls” overlay (press-and-hold) to adjust pan/sends without losing position.
Benefits:
  • Faster device selection with meaningful organization and favorites.
  • Clear, unobtrusive timekeeping during shows.
  • More legible, personalized UIs with image-backed buttons.
  • Tighter rhythmic feel via adjustable accents and patterns.
  • Quicker mixer housekeeping and fewer accidental changes while swiping.
  • Better live reliability: key controls remain accessible at all times.
Examples:
  • Filter effects by tags
    Modulation + Favorites
    to build a chain in seconds; save as a “Collection.”
  • Header shows a small 21:30 clock during a set.
  • Drum pad buttons use background images (kick/snare/hats) with high-contrast labels.
  • Set accent to 70% on beats 2 & 4 with light swing for a laid-back groove.
  • Collapse FX groups from their own headers; swipe across the mixer while pan and Send A stay pinned on screen.
This summary was automatically generated by GPT-5 Thinking on 2025-08-25.
Original Post:
I would like to be able to organize instruments & Effects by genre, name and favorite.
See the time of the day (clock) on the header.
Be able to add background image on buttons.
Control the accent of the groove.
Be able to minimize and maximize some part of the Mixer at any place, not only from the left on the mixer.
Be able to swipe left and right in the mixers without missing the sends levels and pan while doing it.