Add BBMO keyboard shortcuts for functions specific to the BBMO

[persist]

1. I noticed that some BBMO keyboard shortcuts already exist such as

• cmd-z undo
• cmd-shift-z redo
• cmd-s save (conflicts in Arc with Show Sidebar but it does seem to save the project)

Although these are macOS computer operating system keyboard k/b shortcuts, it indicates that it is possible to add k/b shortcuts.

2. Would like to suggest k/b shortcuts for importing and exporting songs, beats, folders and drum sets; another one for Sync to SD card.

While we’re at it, add a tool tip that displays not only the name of the function but the respective keyboard shortcut.

Please note that para. 2 is the feature request.

[persist]

Tested on a Mac Mini M2 using Sonoma 14.6.2b. Symptoms can be replicated n both Arc (1.49.0) and Google Chrome (125.0.6422.113).

Also tested on a Mac Mini (intel) using Catalina 10.15. Symptoms can be replicated in Google Chrome.

EXPECTED BEHAVIOR:
Prefer that all of a computer operating system’s keyboard shortcuts work (copy, paste, cut, move, delete, etc), A feature request has been submitted.

WHAT IS HAPPENING:
Option-drag a song moves a song instead of the correct macOS behavior which is to copy the song.

[persist]

Please add computer operating keyboard shortcuts for the BBMO. This was a long-standing feature request for any BeatBuddy Manager (BBM) replacement. Make them apply for songs and folders and any other functions that would leverage computer OS capabilities.

Examples for the macOS might include:

• cmd-c copy
• cmd-v paste
• cmd-x cut
• cmd-drag move
• option-drag copy
• function-arrow move cursor to top or bottom of songs in a folder (probably more important now than before since a folder can hold up to 128 songs)

and whatever they might be for Windows using the control and alt + key combinations

[DanielSingularSound]

Hi persist! Thanks for the suggestion. I’ve passed it on to the development team!

[BrennanSingularSound]

Hey there!

They exist but are not stipulated clearly, we’ll adjust the manual soon, the forum post has it

Are there any changes to the existing ones you’d want to see?

List of Hotkeys/Shortcuts

Category	Mac Command	PC Command	Action
Undo	Cmd + Z	Ctrl + Z	Undo
Cmd + Shift + Z	Ctrl + Shift + Z	Redo
MIDI Editor	Space	Space	Play track (from track position)
Shift + Space	Shift + Space	Play track from beginning
Delete	Backspace	Delete selected note(s)
Cmd + A	Ctrl + A	Select all notes
Cmd + C	Ctrl + C	Copy selected notes
Cmd + V	Ctrl + V	Paste copied notes
Cmd + X	Ctrl + X	Cut selected notes
ArrowUp	ArrowUp	Move selected notes up
Opt + ArrowUp	Alt + ArrowUp	Move selected notes up (an octave)
ArrowDown	ArrowDown	Move selected notes down
Opt + ArrowDown	Alt + ArrowDown	Move selected notes down (an octave)
ArrowLeft	ArrowLeft	Move notes left a division (eg. 16th note)
ArrowRight	ArrowRight	Move notes right a division (eg. 16th note)
Virtual Pedal	Cmd + Space	Ctrl + Space	Press pedal
Opt + Space	Alt + Space	Press pedal (because sometimes Cmd+Space is mapped to Spotlight on a Mac etc)
F	F	Trigger a fill
T	T	Trigger a transition
1	1	Transition to part 1
2	2	Transition to part 2
…	…	…
9	9	Transition to part 9
O	O	Trigger outro
S	S	Trigger stop (no outro)
A	A	Trigger left foot switch (accent)
L	L	Trigger left foot switch (accent)
P	P	Trigger right foot switch (pause)
R	R	Trigger right foot switch (pause)
Drum Set Editor	ArrowDown	ArrowDown	Select next instrument
Shift + ArrowDown	Shift + ArrowDown	Select next instrument (grow/shrink selection)
ArrowUp	ArrowUp	Select previous instrument
Shift + ArrowUp	Shift + ArrowUp	Select previous instrument (grow/shrink selection)
Delete/Backspace	Delete/Backspace	Delete selected instrument(s)
Escape	Escape	Clear instrument selection
Editable Fields	Return	Enter	Save
Escape	Escape	Cancel
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Let us know thanks!

[persist]

This is a super set of shortcuts—thanks for posting.

What I’m suggesting is hopefully a little more modest and applies mainly to what’s under the Songs tab Folders and Songs

For the Song functions:
Move to… add CMD-Drag
Add to… sdd OPT-Drag or CMD-C
Duplicate add CMD-D
Export add CMD-E
Delete add use of Delete key or CMD-X

Add use of Up and Down arrow keys to move among songs within a folder

And for the table in post 5, since many of the hotkeys and k/b shortcuts could be applicable to more than just the BBMO’s MIDI editing, would it be helpful to add separate columns for Songs and Folders to show where those hotkeys and k/b shortcuts are also applicable?

Additional suggestions:

• CMD-S could also be documented somewhere for Save Project (seems to work in Arc);
• maybe add a CMD-OPT-S for Sync to SD Card;
• CMD-I for Import Song and
• CMD-OPT-I for Import Drumset?

[t_h_a-yahoo]

CTRL- S works for Save Project.

[Scottchacha]

Is there a reason that the Cmd+C and Cmd+V commands have to be ctrl+C and Ctrl+V? I use a MAC and automatically use the command key with C and V for copy and paste; however, when working with BBMO editor, I have to actually “think” and revert to old windows ctrl and C and V. It would be nice if CMD+C and Cmd+V (as well as A and X) worked with the command key on a Mac without converting to the Ctrl key.

I use the BBMO a LOT and I love how it has improved and where it is heading! Keep up the good work y’all!

[DanielSingularSound]

The Cmd + C and Cmd + V commands do work, but it seems the columns got misaligned. Here are the correct shortcuts for the Mac:

[persist]

As I reviewed the contents of the updated BBMO printer-friendly user manual, I noticed that the charts are white font printed on a black background (like on the chart in the above post).

Recommend that for the next update and in keeping with the spirit and intent of the printer-friendly version that you use the black font on a white background.

[MarkF48]

Not perfect, but a B&W invert of the JPG above in Photoshop and saved as a PDF and JPG. A bit more printer friendly

BBMO Shortcuts BW flip.pdf (496.2 KB)

[Scottchacha]

Tested and works correctly. Thanks!