FX slots question.

[lalalandsynth]

I am working on a plugin where I have 4 categories of FX, Delay, Reverb , Filter and pitch.
I can rearrange the order of the fx using "father's extended fx order" but I want to add the functionality of being able to select whatever fx I want in each slot , so even a reverb in each slot. I should be able to figure out the routing and such but I have two main concerns that I have spotted so far.

1. I would need 4 reverbs in the "background or 4 copies of each fx .
My question is , is this possible somehow without each reverb taking cpu while not in use ?

2. I guess my automation parameters in the daw would be flooded as it would most likely show every FX in the background.

I guess I could reduce this to only allow each fx twice rather then 4 times.

Any thoughts?

[lalalandsynth]

Also , I am using Father´s extended FX order but I would prefer to use png´s rather then the Ruby created graphics, I wonder if that is possible ? I have a tiny bit of experience by now hacking ruby code but wonder is its a complete rewrite ? In fact I would need the Png´s or Ruby graphics for each fx to act as an on/off button too although that might be simpler.

Here is the extended Fx order if anyone wants to take a look, I am also open to replacing that with another Fx order thingy if anyone wants to suggest something?

FX-Order Extended.fsm

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Thanks for your time.

[lalalandsynth]

I might be able to hack this together IF i can pass mouse info through a png , as in making it transparent to the mouse.
Is that possible?

That way could make the ruby part invisible , place the png on top an use the array info to reorder the png´s accordingly.

Thinking out loud, might not make any sense to anyone else

[lalalandsynth]

I might have solved this , or at least a passable solution . Will post when finished.

[lalalandsynth]

Now I need a dropdown list when right click on switch , is that possible somehow ?
Sry for all the questions , bit rusty.

[RJHollins]

Dropdown list.

Here's one example I have.

Drop Up-Down List.fsm

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[lalalandsynth]

Thanks

Is there any way to make a custom dropdown list , as in the graphics ? A bit ugly these gray win backgrounds.

[RJHollins]

Colors can be changed.

I've an example ... but they are RUBY based. Would that be of interest?

If searching, look up Menu Select, Selector.

[lalalandsynth]

That might help yes , I only find an exclusive selector , that seems to have the original gray dropdown?

[RJHollins]

Here are a few more 'pull-down' selectors from my toolbox.

Drop Up-Down List.fsm

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