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I for one wish for at least a bypass on the plugin GUI header

Ableton needs to copy Logic's UX for easy window navigation. I just bought Ableton too and i'm surprised this hasn't been added decades ago.

When I'm using Logic Pro X i use these custom hotkeys:

(whatever track i've selected)
- To open the actual VST or instrument itself: "Shift+Q"
- Open inserts/FX: "Shift + (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8)" to open plugins/FX on inserts (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8).
- Hide/unHide last plugin windows i've opened: "V"
- Close ALL plugin / instrument windows: (Shift+click) the X button on the window.


Super clean, super fast and efficient. I know Ableton Live has all their plugins on the bottom window so there's now need to open those like i do in Logic. But the instrument window workflow right now really scares me, It's not a very professional workflow and it feels immature to me.

Please Ableton Please!! Implement this Instrument window workflow!!

The Rabbits wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:53 pm

How will it know which vst to display? There's often multiple plugins on a track, so you still have to select the one you want.

I want a shortcut to open/close the selected vsts window.

either:
default to the VSTI, then hotkey to cycle down the chain.
or
a toggle to set the default plugin on the rack