How do I configure MPV's speed to add instead of multiply?

Question

I find that multiplying not only has a strange compounding feeling (because it does, obviously), but it also grows too fast. I would much rather have something linear, which calls for an add or subtract function. How do I do that for MPV?

Answer 1

MPV does have an add function for its configuration files. In the case of a shortcut, the correct file to do that is input.conf. So, in the end, your configuration file might look something like this:

d add speed -.1
s add speed .1

References:

• How to Add New MPV Speed Shortcuts on Already Existing Shortcuts
• How to customize the settings in mpv