As we all love the ability to quickly search for a certain plugin either from the browser or the channel strip it would speedup workflow if you consider implementing more search fields wherever a dropdown list pops up: Why???
Because if speed is your virtue then searching supersedes scrolling!
The search field of each example should have focus as soon as that particular window/ drop down appears- like if does for plugins in the channel plugin list
Macro Organizer
- filter list search field
- ability to sort descending or ascending
Soundvariations
- preset dropdown list
Trackheader Instrument:
- Instrument output
- Midi channels/ Ports
- Edit Groups
- Layers
Trackheader Audio:
- Record input
- Edit Groups
- Layers
Input/Ouput/Audio/instrument/Aux/FX/Bus Channel strip:
- Input
- Output
- Sends
FX Chains
Plugin with sidechain
- Sidechain list
Import Song Data
- also add Select features either mouse modifier based or with buttons like the Stem Export window offers
Instrument Rack
Description:
The studio one instrument rack is a useful feature that allows users to access and manage their virtual instruments from a single window. However, it can be difficult to find a specific instrument among the many available options, especially when using large libraries or multiple devices. A search filter would make it easier to locate and select the desired instrument by typing in keywords or partial names.
Benefits:
• A search filter would improve the workflow and efficiency of users who work with many instruments.
• A search filter would reduce the need to scroll through long lists of instruments or use the drop-down menus in the track inspector or arrange view.
Possible implementation:
• A search filter could be added as a text box at the top of the instrument rack window, similar to the browser.
• A quick filter menu similar to the ones in the Tracks List and Console would allow to show instruments based on attributes like Show Disconnected…
• The search filter could match the input text with the instrument names, type, categories, or other metadata.
• The search filter could update the instrument rack display in real time as the user types, showing only the matching instruments or highlighting them in some way. So exactly like Tracks List and Console.
• The search filter could support advanced features such as wildcards, boolean operators, or fuzzy matching. So event when typing Kontakt or VEP it could show also renamed instruments matching the metadata
Mockup:
