benstat
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Hidden ProChannel PC4K Compressor VU Meter Graphic
I just stumbled across what appears to be a hidden alternative VU meter graphic for the ProChannel PC4K compressor. Have I just missed this, and everyone else already knows about it, or have I found something new? If so, I challenge you to find it! You can enable it using something within the ProChannel compressor. First person to post the solution wins... er... kudos! If everyone already knows about this, or it's a well known feature of this type of compressor, then let's pretend I never posted this. Edit: Removed the question mark from the subject. Was a hidden 'easter egg' after all (see below).
post edited by benstat - 2011/03/16 18:52:31
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Re:Hidden ProChannel PC4K Compressor VU Meter Graphic?
2011/03/16 16:43:22
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close your eyes, click your mouse buttons together three times and say "there's no place like home!"... and if that doesn't work try Rome, or Nome - I forget which it was now!
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benstat
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Re:Hidden ProChannel PC4K Compressor VU Meter Graphic?
2011/03/16 16:50:30
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Ooh, so close! Never mind, try again.
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Re:Hidden ProChannel PC4K Compressor VU Meter Graphic?
2011/03/16 16:52:43
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I thought there was a bug where the meter for "4k" only swaps out with the "76" meter when it feels like it.
Is there a 3rd meter design?
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benstat
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Re:Hidden ProChannel PC4K Compressor VU Meter Graphic?
2011/03/16 16:54:31
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mike_mccue
I thought there was a bug where the meter for "4k" only swaps out with the "76" meter when it feels like it.
Is there a 3rd meter design?
Indeed there is. If you can find it.
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Re:Hidden ProChannel PC4K Compressor VU Meter Graphic?
2011/03/16 16:55:56
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Simple . . . turn the adjustment screw at bottom of compressor meter then click on the meter screen and it lights up to a pretty blue color.
Will
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Re:Hidden ProChannel PC4K Compressor VU Meter Graphic?
2011/03/16 17:01:40
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wilqen
Simple . . . turn the adjustment screw at bottom of compressor meter then click on the meter screen and it lights up to a pretty blue color.
Will
We have a winner!
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Re:Hidden ProChannel PC4K Compressor VU Meter Graphic?
2011/03/16 17:04:47
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and how do you "turn" the adjustment screw?
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Re:Hidden ProChannel PC4K Compressor VU Meter Graphic?
2011/03/16 17:05:02
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Thanks for the challenge/info Benstat. I appreciate . . . Will PS: you turn the screw by: click and hold on the screw, then move up or down. this turns the screw.
post edited by wilqen - 2011/03/16 17:06:54
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benstat
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Re:Hidden ProChannel PC4K Compressor VU Meter Graphic?
2011/03/16 17:06:30
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musicman100
and how do you "turn" the adjustment screw?
Like adjusting one of the knobs. Click and hold, then move the mouse up or down until the 'screw' changes.
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Re:Hidden ProChannel PC4K Compressor VU Meter Graphic?
2011/03/16 17:14:22
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OK I found it out , but I also notice that if you click on the 1176 or SSL logo on the meter, a set of brackets surrounds the text. DOing that on the knobs allows you to adjust the knobs, but I dont see anything that responds when the brackets are around the logo names..
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Re:Hidden ProChannel PC4K Compressor VU Meter Graphic?
2011/03/16 17:17:51
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Not sure what purpose having brackets around the text serves? As you say, doesn't look like you can do anything with it.
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Re:Hidden ProChannel PC4K Compressor VU Meter Graphic?
2011/03/16 17:21:49
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benstat
Not sure what purpose having brackets around the text serves? As you say, doesn't look like you can do anything with it.
Darn I thought we found another Easter Egg !! 
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Re:Hidden ProChannel PC4K Compressor VU Meter Graphic?
2011/03/16 17:24:29
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I think they simply forgot to turn off the ability to shift focus to that particular GUI element (probably just a text box).
Cheers, Peter.
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Re:Hidden ProChannel PC4K Compressor VU Meter Graphic?
2011/03/16 17:55:56
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And found in plenty of time for Easter!
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benstat
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Re:Hidden ProChannel PC4K Compressor VU Meter Graphic?
2011/03/16 18:11:30
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Brandon Ryan [Cakewalk
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And found in plenty of time for Easter!
Were you running bets on how long it would take us to find it?!? What's my prize? Edit: Should we be looking for anything else? 
post edited by benstat - 2011/03/16 18:13:27
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Re:Hidden ProChannel PC4K Compressor VU Meter Graphic?
2011/03/16 18:24:05
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 Hidden VU seems to work only in 4K mode...
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Re:Hidden ProChannel PC4K Compressor VU Meter Graphic?
2011/03/16 18:25:41
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I use only modded VU meter :-).
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benstat
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Re:Hidden ProChannel PC4K Compressor VU Meter Graphic?
2011/03/16 18:27:10
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Yes, it doesn't seem to do anything for the PC76.
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Re:Hidden ProChannel PC4K Compressor VU Meter Graphic?
2011/03/16 18:35:31
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panup
I use only modded VU meter :-).
Skin Editor will support all three VU meters... 
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Re:Hidden ProChannel PC4K Compressor VU Meter Graphic?
2011/03/16 19:03:46
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That being said, any idea when the skin editor will be ready?
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Re:Hidden ProChannel PC4K Compressor VU Meter Graphic?
2011/03/16 19:10:27
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mcdoma2000
That being said, any idea when the skin editor will be ready?
This is my best guess at the moment: 1. First beta version by the end of the month (with limited skinning capability). 2. Full version by the end of April. No promises. I have a full time job and a young family to contend with!
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Re:Hidden ProChannel PC4K Compressor VU Meter Graphic?
2011/03/16 19:21:51
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Skin Editor will support all three VU meters...
Wow, that Skin Editor is gonna take SONAR X1 to another level and it appears to be very well done and thought out. I thought REAPER was king when it came to skinning, but having a bonafide SONAR specific skin editor might well put X1 on top! Reaper does not have a skin editor, as everything has to be done by hand and trial and error and is a laborious process. I have a feeling this could be a very popular add-on. I think Cake may need to create a new forum for all of the mods/skins related posts. REAPER has one called "Color Themes & Icon Sets" and has become one of the more popular and interesting REAPER forums. Cheers, Billy Buck
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Re:Hidden ProChannel PC4K Compressor VU Meter Graphic?
2011/03/16 20:37:13
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Nice Find Ben...
Thanks for sharing it with us...
...and Thanks to The Bakers. The hidden graphic is far easier for me to read! ;-)
Keni
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