LMMS / LMMS/lmms

Implement per-FX channel export

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Description

So I'm just putting this out here so that there's an entry for it in the issue tracker.

Basically, as discussed on the mailing list, the idea is to deprecate the "export tracks" function and instead move to "export FX channels". When combined with the new FX mixer, this will still allow exporting each track individually (by assigning an FX channel for each track), but there are also some additional benefits.

For one thing, with this we can export everything with one pass, and not have to run through the project multiple times, once for each track. This saves time and is convenient.

For another, this allows the use of peak controllers and sidechaining - the current "export tracks" is entirely incompatible with it.

The idea is to have just one export dialog, where you can choose to either export the master channel (normal export) or choose which fx channels to export to which files.

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Research direction

Begin with the mailing-list discussion, then trace the existing "export tracks" function and the new FX mixer. Done means one export dialog can export the master channel or selected FX channels to separate files in one pass, while supporting peak controllers and sidechaining.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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