Bottom Controls
Row 23 (the bottom row) contains advanced features for external hardware control, collaboration, and session management.
Control Layout Overview
Bottom Control Row
WLED Controls (Cols 0-3)
WLED Controls
What is WLED?
WLED is an open-source LED strip control system. Pixelboop can send pattern data to WLED devices to create synchronized light shows.
Visual Indicator
- Rainbow gradient chase: WLED enabled and connected
- Dark: WLED disabled
Tap: Toggle WLED On/Off
- Enables/disables WLED output
- When enabled, sends pattern data to configured WLED device
Long-Press: WLED Settings
- Configure WLED IP address
- Set brightness and color mapping
- Test connection
Features
- Real-time sync: LED patterns match sequencer playback
- Pattern visualization: Notes light up as they play
- Guide lights: Show beat positions when master sync enabled
- Color mapping: Tracks map to different LED colors
See WLED Setup Guide for full setup and configuration details.
Ableton Link (Cols 5-7)
Ableton Link is not available in Pixelboop v1.1.0. Columns 5–7 in row 23 are dark/empty. Ableton Link will be enabled in a future update.
See Multi-Device Sync for collaboration setup.
Mode Button (Cols 8-9)
Mode Button
The Mode button (cols 8–9, row 23) is the Orchestra sync mode indicator — not a toggle. It reflects the current sync state:
| Color | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Free (not synced to any session) |
| Purple | Follower (connected to a host) |
| Bright Purple | Host (leading a sync session) |
| Bright Green | Remote session active |
See Song Sections for section management. See Multi-Device Sync for Orchestra mode details.
Sync Button (Cols 10-12)
Sync Button States
What is Sync?
Multi-device sync allows multiple iOS devices to collaborate in real-time. Devices can share patterns, sync playback, and play together with perfect timing.
Tap: Open Sync Interface
Opens the sync control panel with options:
- Start Session: Become the host
- Join Session: See and join available sessions
- Leave Session: Disconnect from current session
- Session Settings: Configure sync options
Long-Press: Quick Join/Leave
- When disconnected: Quick-join first available session
- When connected: Quick-leave current session
- Faster than opening the full menu
Visual Indicators
| Color | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Gray | Disconnected | No active session |
| Gold | Host | You're controlling the session |
| Green | Follower | Connected to a host |
Host vs. Follower
Host (Gold)
- Controls tempo, key, scale
- Edits master pattern (syncs to all followers in Orchestra mode)
- Manages session settings
- Gold indicator in middle of sync button
Follower (Green)
- Receives patterns from host
- Can adjust local volume, mute/solo
- Pattern grid may be locked (Orchestra mode)
- Green indicator shows connected status
See Multi-Device Sync for full collaboration guide.
Device Indicators (Cols 12-35)
Device Indicators
What They Show
When devices are connected via WiFi Sync, each device gets a green pixel indicator:
- Host: Bright green pixel
- Follower: Dimmer green pixel
- Position: One pixel per device, starting at column 12
Maximum Devices
- Supported: Up to 24 simultaneous devices
- Positions: Columns 12-35 (24 columns)
- Auto-assignment: First-come, first-served positioning
Use Cases
- See who's connected: Quick visual roster
- Session management: See when devices join/leave
Quick Reference
| Control | Columns | Function | Tap | Long-Press |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLED | 0-3 | LED strip control | Toggle on/off | Settings |
| Link | 5-7 | Ableton Link (unavailable v1.1.0) | — | — |
| Mode | 8-9 | Orchestra sync indicator | — | — |
| Sync | 10-12 | Multi-device sync | Sync menu | Quick join/leave |
| Devices | 12-35 | Device indicators (when synced) | — | — |
See Also:
- Top Controls - Row 0 (top) controls
- Multi-Device Sync - Collaboration setup
- Connectivity - MIDI and other connections
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