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Mike Watkinson
Description:
Currently, Loopy Pro provides visual feedback for a clip’s mute status primarily during playback. When a clip is not playing (“idle”), its mute state is not visually apparent, which can create confusion, especially in complex sessions.
Problem:
  • Muted clips that are not actively playing appear identical to unmuted ones.
  • This lack of visual distinction can lead to accidental playback of muted content or mistaken assumptions about a clip’s state.
  • During live performance or preparation, users must remember mute states manually, which is error-prone.
Proposed Solution:
  • Add a persistent visual indicator for muted clips, even when they are not currently playing.
  • Possible implementations: semi-transparent appearance, a mute icon overlay, desaturated color scheme, or a subtle border style.
  • This indicator should remain consistent with Loopy Pro’s aesthetic and be visible across all themes.
Benefits:
  • Improves clarity and control in complex looping setups.
  • Reduces cognitive load and human error during performance.
  • Enhances visual feedback consistency across all clip states.
Examples:
  • A clip that is muted but not currently playing still shows a dimmed waveform or mute icon.
  • In a live setup, the performer instantly knows which clips are muted without triggering them.
This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-06-10.
Original Post:
Visual status of clip mute status when stationary
Currently, you need a widget to visualise the mute state of a stationary clip. This would allow desktop clutter to be reduced and visual feedback to be consistent with mute status when playing.