Make the TouchBar show app controls for one specific app at all times

Question

Say I want to have control over my music regardless of which app I have active on the front. I want the music controls exclusively.

This is just an example. I would like it to be possible for any app. Not just Music.

Answer 1

In order to always show the “default” set of keys, like on older MacBooks, go to Settings > Keyboard.

Then find the Touch Bar shows control and set it to, Expanded Control Strip.

This way, the music controls are always in front.