Julien Jolly
Description
This feature request proposes the implementation of a compact view for mixer channels in Loopy Pro, including the ability to hide specific channels. The goal is to enhance workflow efficiency by allowing users to customize their mixer view, focusing only on the channels relevant to their current task.
Problems
  • Visual Clutter
    : In complex projects with numerous mixer channels, the interface can become cluttered, making it difficult to focus on specific tracks.
  • Limited Customization
    : Currently, users cannot hide or minimize channels that are not in use, leading to a less streamlined mixing experience.
  • Workflow Inefficiency
    : Navigating through all channels, including those not actively used, can slow down the mixing process and hinder productivity.
Proposed Solution
  • Compact View Option
    : Introduce a feature that allows users to switch mixer channels to a compact view, reducing their visual footprint while still displaying essential information.
  • Hide Functionality
    : Enable users to hide specific mixer channels from view, decluttering the interface and allowing focus on active channels.
  • User-Friendly Controls
    : Implement intuitive controls for toggling between full, compact, and hidden states for each mixer channel.
  • Persistent Settings
    : Ensure that the compact or hidden states of channels are saved with the project, maintaining user preferences across sessions.
Examples
  1. Live Performance Setup
    : A performer uses multiple channels for different instruments but only needs to monitor a few during a live set. By hiding the unused channels, they can focus on the essential ones, reducing the chance of errors.
  2. Mixing Complex Projects
    : A producer working on a project with numerous tracks can switch inactive channels to compact view, allowing for a more organized and manageable mixing environment.
  3. Educational Use
    : In a teaching scenario, an instructor can hide advanced channels to simplify the interface for beginners, gradually introducing more complexity as needed.
Benefits
  • Enhanced Focus
    : Allows users to concentrate on active channels by minimizing or hiding those not in use.
  • Improved Workflow
    : Streamlines the mixing process by reducing visual clutter and simplifying navigation.
  • Customizable Interface
    : Empowers users to tailor the mixer view to their specific needs and preferences.
  • Scalability
    : Facilitates the management of larger projects by providing tools to organize and control the mixer layout effectively.
This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-05-09.
Original Post:
My mixer and AudioUnit screen is a MESS. Once configured, it's sometimes hard to navigate quickly to what you need, especially, for exemple, if you use a lot of midiFX or audio buses. Loopy Pro should have a COMPACT VIEW with the ability to HIDE the buses you don't want to see once configured (this idea was inspired by a similar feature in Drambo).
I made some mockups to illustrate this:
  • As you can see in picture 1, I have a lot of midiFX, so it's hard to focus on others things I want to tweak. But I could use the button in the top right corner to enable the compact view.
  • When the COMPACT VIEW is activated, it shows only the buses I want to see (image 2).
  • How? When I click on the title of a bus, I can HIDE or SHOW it in the compact view (see image 3).
And did you see this duplicate function ?! ;-)
  • Additionally, in the system preferences, there could be some options to automatically hide certain types of buses or some others elements in the compact view (image 4).