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Description
This feature request proposes the addition of a dedicated VU Meter widget in Loopy Pro, allowing users to visualize audio levels on a per-clip, per-color, or per-channel basis. The goal is to offer flexible, user-placeable level metering that integrates seamlessly into custom canvas layouts.
Problems
  • No Flexible Visual Level Feedback
    : Currently, users rely on the mixer view to see audio levels, which may not be suitable for custom UI layouts or live use.
  • Limited Metering Per Element
    : There's no way to display levels per clip, per color group, or per audio channel directly on the canvas.
  • Disruptive Workflow
    : Switching to the mixer panel for metering breaks visual continuity and can be impractical during performance.
Proposed Solution
  • New Widget Type: VU Meter
- Can be linked to a single clip, a group of clips (via color), or an entire audio channel.
- Option to assign multiple metering sources to a single widget (e.g. vertical stacks or multi-segment meters).
  • Fully Customizable Placement
    :
- Can be freely placed and resized on the canvas like any other widget.
- Visual style settings (e.g., vertical/horizontal orientation, peak hold, scale).
  • Dynamic Behavior
    :
- Highlights the currently active clip (if linked to a group or color).
- Reflects both pre-fader and post-fader levels (user-selectable).
Examples
  1. Custom Performance Layout
    : A user builds a performance interface using only widgets, with no need to open the mixer — each color-coded group has its own compact level meter.
  2. Clip-Level Visual Feedback
    : During overdub-heavy performances, the artist assigns one VU widget to each active clip, making it easy to monitor activity visually.
  3. Channel Group Monitoring
    : A producer creates a stack of meters on the canvas representing multiple audio input/output channels, using different widgets for each.
Benefits
  • Improved Visual Awareness
    : Users get instant, direct feedback on what's playing and how loud — without opening the mixer.
  • Flexible Layouts
    : Perfect for building tailored performance environments with visual metering baked into the canvas.
  • Advanced Use Cases
    : Ideal for studio routing, live setups, or multi-source monitoring, where precise visual cues matter.
This summary was automatically generated by ChatGPT-4 on 2025-05-16.