musescore / musescore/MuseScore

'X' should be a key shortcut for the Mixer

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Description

Your idea

Though F10 is the designated shortcut for the mixer, I think using X is an intuitive way to quickly toggle the mixer view. In Logic Pro X, you can use the X key to do so, and I think it would help with quickly accessing and changing sounds when necessary. In addition, the X key isn't currently mapped to any shortcuts, so that may be a good use of it.

Problem to be solved

As stated above, the idea would mostly be for convenience, and to help integrate the mixer better into the score writing process.

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Research direction

Start by locating the existing F10 shortcut for opening the Mixer and checking how keyboard shortcuts are registered. Verify whether X is unused, then make X toggle the Mixer without disrupting F10 or other shortcuts; confirm the behavior in the application.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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