AdamGrossmanLG
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How About A LIGHT Theme?
I have since hated the "Mercury" default Sonar skin since X1... it's too dark... so, they make an even DARKER one!! I am really hoping they build a LIGHT one next, like Pro Tools or something.... for me LIGHT is so much easier on the eyes! (especially colored track clip backgrounds, not just black.
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justinthedavis
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Re: How About A LIGHT Theme?
2016/05/26 20:31:40
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Much agreed. Always felt the same way.
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Re: How About A LIGHT Theme?
2016/05/26 21:51:41
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justinthedavis
Much agreed. Always felt the same way.
I haven't spent any time with this theme, but I cannot stand to visit a web page that is dark like this. The people doing these things should really look into the science of vision. For people who don't have 20-year-old eyes, dark features on a light background are ten times easier to see than light features on a dark BG. Don't do it because it looks cool. Do it because it works better. Plus those dark websites are just plain depressing. So 1992. Before I update to the new version, can somebody please confirm that I don't have to live with that dark scheme? Surely there is more than one scheme available.
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Re: How About A LIGHT Theme?
2016/05/26 21:53:31
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cparmerlee
justinthedavis
Much agreed. Always felt the same way.
I haven't spent any time with this theme, but I cannot stand to visit a web page that is dark like this. The people doing these things should really look into the science of vision. For people who don't have 20-year-old eyes, dark features on a light background are ten times easier to see than light features on a dark BG.
Don't do it because it looks cool. Do it because it works better.
Plus those dark websites are just plain depressing. So 1992.
Before I update to the new version, can somebody please confirm that I don't have to live with that dark scheme? Surely there is more than one scheme available.
Go to Preferences, under customization is Themes. There you can change it back to the default "Mercury" theme. Very easy to switch.
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Re: How About A LIGHT Theme?
2016/05/26 22:16:49
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☄ Helpfulby BobF 2016/05/27 10:57:46
Cakewalk, please don't spend any more time on creating new themes and instead just provide us with the theme editor so that we can all be happy (I'm sure some users will create great themes for those who don't have time to create themes themselves). The graphic designer should work on more important areas, such as the Drum Map Manager and Track Manager (I use a custom Windows theme created from the Classic theme, and these windows still look so unattractive).
post edited by icontakt - 2016/05/26 23:27:08
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Re: How About A LIGHT Theme?
2016/05/26 22:24:16
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I still like grey themes. As long as it is customizable who really cares. The developers of Tracktion got some flack over their blue steel and removed the ability to change it. You can get 1000s of schemes for Reaper but I still like the default.
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Re: How About A LIGHT Theme?
2016/05/26 23:32:28
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im with TAK, bring on the editor
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Re: How About A LIGHT Theme?
2016/05/27 00:44:32
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Well I am sure the next one will be bright then. Dont worry!
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Re: How About A LIGHT Theme?
2016/05/27 00:56:42
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I like the new Tungsten theme.  Some of the buttons look a little wonky though, like the record buttons in the tracks. As I move my head, the red dot moves. Very strange.
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Re: How About A LIGHT Theme?
2016/05/27 02:49:41
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A lot of strange things can happen @2:43AM. 
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LJB
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Re: How About A LIGHT Theme?
2016/05/27 03:06:56
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I don't mind that CW is adding more user options, but I do agree that there is a time when you have to call in the professionals. A bit like album cover design - you can DIY and get by or you get the experts in. At some point you have to realise that appearances are actually 90% of the job, ESPECIALLY if you are looking to gain new market share.
I do get a bit of DIY from both CW UIs. Not trying to offend anyone - just making an observation. It lacks aesthetic refinement.
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Re: How About A LIGHT Theme?
2016/05/27 07:39:54
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☄ Helpfulby daryl1968 2016/05/27 11:35:30
It would be awesome if they made it possible to make your own themes, that you can share with others. I'm a programmer and work in Visual Studio, you can download all sorts of themes that other people made from a website dedicated just for that, some of them really good.
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Re: How About A LIGHT Theme?
2016/05/27 08:22:27
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LJB
I don't mind that CW is adding more user options, but I do agree that there is a time when you have to call in the professionals. A bit like album cover design - you can DIY and get by or you get the experts in. At some point you have to realise that appearances are actually 90% of the job, ESPECIALLY if you are looking to gain new market share.
I do get a bit of DIY from both CW UIs. Not trying to offend anyone - just making an observation. It lacks aesthetic refinement.
What makes you think this is DIY? The theme is designed from the ground up by a highly reputed designer in the industry who does UI for multiple plugins and DAW's. He knows what hes doing. We evaluated several designs and this was the one we picked. Most people like it a lot and it works well for long term use without eye fatigue. There will always be opinions about anything related to color since tastes (and eyesight) varies drastically. Once we have the theme editor out I think people will realize just how complex it is to build a color coordinated theme :)
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streckfus
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Re: How About A LIGHT Theme?
2016/05/27 09:51:18
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I'm no scientist, but I do know that generally speaking darker themes tend to be preferred by many who spends hours at a time in front of a computer screen. The Adobe suite immediately comes to mind.
Ultimately it's a matter of preference, of course. I personally think PT is an ugly interface. Studio One and SONAR, to me, look pretty sharp. (That includes the Mercury theme as well...that has never bothered me.)
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Re: How About A LIGHT Theme?
2016/05/27 10:41:49
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How about a multi-colored console theme  
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Re: How About A LIGHT Theme?
2016/05/27 10:44:03
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While we're waiting ... the overall brightness CAN be adjusted some. Choose your theme, then try these settings: 
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Re: How About A LIGHT Theme?
2016/05/27 10:44:56
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ramscapri
How about a multi-colored console theme
And its name shall be....Skittles.
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Re: How About A LIGHT Theme?
2016/05/27 10:57:23
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Re: How About A LIGHT Theme?
2016/05/27 10:58:23
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☄ Helpfulby Klaus 2016/05/27 13:56:32
It lacks aesthetic refinement.
I wouldn't say that. It's definitely designed aesthetically. The console view for example is the best. No other daw's console view comes close. Logic is close. The inspector, matrix view, the new quick start are all designed to perfection. The piano roll is also great. Might need some finishing touch. The control bar is greatly workflow friendly. They could have gone with more small buttons to get better appearance. But the current one is good and workflow friendly as well. The track view and few other things needed some finishing touch. Tungsten brings in new variations. Basically s1 is designed with great attention on the interface but everything kind of looks binary. Nevertheless its designed with great attention. Sonar just needs little more attention and finishing touch. But nothing much to complain. I'm sure PT is gonna continue with that uninspiring interface for 50 more years. Cubase will comeup with more toying mixing interfaces. Bakers are doing good job. I guess many will be happy If they soon comeup with a light theme as well. I believe the grid will look better with light colours.
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Re: How About A LIGHT Theme?
2016/05/27 10:58:46
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