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Alfred.D
Description:
Add support for a second, independent app window/view when an iPad is connected to an external display. This should allow the iPad and the external screen to show different parts of the project simultaneously (e.g., operate clips/widgets on the iPad while showing Mixer/Sequencer on the external display).
Problem:
Using a single iPad screen forces frequent view switching during performance and setup:
  • Users often need to see and control clips/widgets while also monitoring the mixer, meters, routing, or the sequencer.
  • Mirroring to an external display does not solve this, because it still shows only one view at a time.
  • For live performance and studio workflows, simultaneous visibility of multiple views reduces mistakes and speeds up operation.
Proposed Solution:
1) External display mode with a dedicated second view
  • When an external display is connected, provide an option: "Use External Display as Second Window".
  • The external display shows an independently selected view, while the iPad remains fully usable with its own view.
2) Assignable views per screen
  • Allow choosing what each screen displays:
- iPad: Clips/Canvas/Widgets (typical performance control)
- External: Mixer, Sequencer, Set List, Browser, Meters, etc.
  • Provide quick switching and persistence (remember per-project or global preset).
3) Interaction model options
  • If the external display is touch-capable: allow direct interaction on the external screen.
  • If it is not touch-capable: keep the external screen as a “monitor” view, and allow controlling it from the iPad (optional pointer/cursor support if applicable).
4) Performance-safe features
  • Optional "Lock external view" to prevent accidental edits.
  • Optional high-contrast / large text mode for distance viewing.
  • Clear indicator of which screen is showing which view.
5) Compatibility and fallback
  • If the platform cannot support true dual independent UI in a given mode, provide the best possible fallback (e.g., a dedicated “external monitor” view) while keeping behavior predictable.
Benefits:
  • Dramatically less view switching during live use and setup.
  • Better situational awareness: keep clips/controls visible while monitoring mixer/levels/sequence.
  • Makes an external display genuinely useful (not just a larger mirror).
  • Improves reliability and speed for complex projects.
Examples:
  • Live performance:
- iPad shows performance widgets + clip triggers; external display shows Mixer with meters and FX chains for monitoring.
  • Production/editing:
- iPad shows Clips and clip editing; external display shows Sequencer timeline.
  • Troubleshooting:
- iPad remains on the main performance page; external display stays on routing/mixer to quickly identify where signal is going.
This summary was automatically generated by GPT-5.2 Thinking on 2026-01-18
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Original Post:
Second Loopy Window when using a second display
If I have a computer screen connected to my iPad, it would be good to have a second loopy per window. For example, you could operate the loops and controls on the Ipad, while the sequencer and the mixer are displayed on the screen.