Description:
Introduce UI performance optimizations and toggles to improve responsiveness, especially on older or less powerful iPads. Allow users to disable performance-intensive visual effects such as blur, motion blur, and UI animations.
Problem:
On certain iPads or lower-end devices, UI elements such as the AUv3 selection window cause performance lags and micro-freezes. This can be frustrating during live performances or intensive sessions. Additionally, UI blurs and transitions add unnecessary GPU load.
Proposed Solution:
– Add a global toggle to disable all UI animations (e.g. widget transitions, fades)
– Add an option to disable motion blur and background blurring effects
– Optimize AUv3 plugin selection UI to reduce GPU/CPU demand
– Add a "Low Performance Mode" setting for devices with fewer resources
– Show memory/CPU warnings for high-load elements if relevant
– Make these settings easily accessible via a “Performance” tab in preferences
Benefits:
– Reduces lag and freezes on older iPads or when using many plugins
– More stable performance in live settings
– Gives users visual control vs. performance trade-off
– Helps ensure smoother experience for all hardware tiers
This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on April 30, 2025.