Hi All,
I hope this post will not be considered an abuse of the forum.
Many years ago, I discovered that custom URLs can be assigned to buttons in MD to open other apps, and I was immediately fascinated by this feature.
I am using this extensively to switch between my most frequently used apps, MD and PdParty, which can do this also. But another app that is essential for me too does not have this feature: as soon as I am arriving in AUM, there is no way back. So I made a litte AUv3 plugin with hyperlink buttons that can be inserted in any host. Then I thought it might be useful to others as well, so I decided to share it.
A special feature that is unique, I think (only when used as a plugin):
When the URL buttons are remotely controlled (via MIDI), they can open other apps at any time, regardless of which app is in the foreground.
This is the information about the app (sorry for the advertisement):
URL Beamer – Support & Info
But I soon realized that there is a huge problem. For my personal use, I need only a couple of URLs, but how could other users find them?
So I created a platform where users can view URL schemes (not many yet) and contribute to the database.
I think this will also be of benefit to users of MIDI Designer Pro X. That’s why I am posting it here.
It is fantastic that MD includes an extensive set of pre-configured custom URLs. But unfortunately, developers sometimes change them in major app updates. This database could be used to stay up-to-date by exchanging information. You also have the option to enter the URL string manually in MD, explained here: https://mididesigner.com/wiki/doku.php/manual:14_more_advanced_2
Finally the links to these pages, I quote it from my user guide:
There is now a public platform to collect user-submitted URLs.
App URL Schemes
You can help expand the database by adding entries on this page:
Submit an iOS URL Scheme
