With all the bad vibes going on here, people drawing lines on pro X1 or opposed this sort of thing with Ben doing the buttons and Panup doing themes for their fellow X1 users shows the deep quality that this forum has. People have routinely helped one another through the years here but this sort of help is unprecedented.

Both Ben and Panup have not complained but simply done what they could to make this transition easier for us all. I don't know where this sort of thing has ever been done before for such great reasons.

This forum needs to take a hard look at itself for not giving these guys the praise they deserve.

The work, the effect and the attention they have given here using their skills for our benefit is way beyond the call of duty any of us has ever done.   

Edit to add this. Its the spirit they show that is so profound for the forum. They have lifted us all up a bit with the can do attitude they show. Not even the most cynical of us can say a word in opposition to this spirit they promote with every post.

All I can say is a simple thank you.

Jeebus these things are gorgeous!

I don't see how anyone at Cake can look at these and not realize that color customizations need to be returned.

[<font]I am very greatful that this work is being done by these fine gentlemen. I am especially looking forward to the release of the program they are working on. Thanks to Panup, I can look at X1 and not get so much eye fatigue.

So, a huge thank you again. This new mod looks really good.

I was always against program mods for "various" reasons but I must say, this is incredible and the hard work and professionalism you put into this is beyond belief. I downloaded and installed Reindeer and I must say, my eyes THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! What a HUGE difference this makes. I look forward to the darker mod coming up. You guys are amazing and a blessing to the Cakewalk community. I can finally stand to look at X1 now and I find myself taking shorter breaks :) Thanks so much guys. Expect a donation soon. 

wow i think this is what i like most.

is it possible to fill the grey color at the top with the same color like the channels?

Dark Side is what I have been hoping for!  You are THE MAN!

Hello everybody!
Few questions were asked:


syntheticpop
Q: panup, is there a way to add transparency effect to your mods similar to Aero in Vista?  If not, I would like to see one that is light gray in color with the Prochannel being a different color than the blue that we see a lot.  
 
I'm not sure about transparency but light grey ProChannel an easy task.

Q: I do like the last two that you worked on - are you an artist?

I can make songs and play guitar but I can't draw. I compensate lack of talent by decisiveness.


ronkenobi
Q: is it possible to fill the grey color at the top with the same color like the channels?

Yes but I must first find those bitmaps. I have searched them many times during last days. 1400 files in two folders = it's not an easy task. If I remember right I was able to change those colors in Orfeus or Evolution Theory already but I did not mark down bitmap ID numbers...


Danny:
Q: Will there be a chance to make the pro channel in a darker color instead of the blue for this theme?

Yes, this should be possilbe. And when Sonar Skin Editor is available you can tweak colors as you wish. This mod is most probably included in Ben's (upcming) Skin Editor.
There's one thing that slow down my ProChannel customization: I did not create background images as layered images. Thus making radical changes is not piece of cake. However, darkening and color saturation change are quick tasks.

John:
Q: I have have to wait 2 full days?

I should edit a few pushbutton background colors, edit AUX section, design new ProChannel looks for the Dark Side, find Console View empty area filler bitmaps, find one missing ProChannel compact mode bitmap (missing in all mods but nobody seems to use compact mode?), test, evaluate and compile all versions. All this after making long recording sessions day after day.


My Questions:

Q: Is this X1b compatible?

No. X1b makes changes to narrow strip and several images must be redesigned. However, I'll convert this to X1b as soon as I can.  

Q: I like your mod but prefer darker mute button...

As soon as Skin Editor is available you can customize X1 yourself. Some of my mods are included in Skin Editor. You can use Dark Side Of Sonar as a template for your 'Even Darker Side Of Sonar' skin.

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments. Knowing you like my work keeps me motivated! Now I must continue recording session (with Dark Side beta version, of course) but I'll continue making mod later today. Stay tuned ;-).

Meanwhile, remember to support Ben. Skin Editor will be HUGE!!!

Bub


Hi panup.

I have a silly request. This thread is crazy long so if this has been asked, my apologies. I ain't reading 10 +pages. :)

You know in the 'Yellowstone' mod on the main screen it says Sonar X1 Producer Yellowstone. Can you add in 64 bit and 32 bit on that background to correspond with whichever version you are running?

Not a big deal.

Thanks.

You can do it yourself, too: set Sonar wallpaper as Custom in Preferences/Color.
I check if 32 and 64 bit screens are easy enough to do.

Its so sweet and beautiful, it bring tears my eyes.
I love you have the work done here.
Can`t wait for the download of the "dark side"
You have made X1 fun again, thx!
Don B

Win 7 32 bit, 64 bit, XP pro 32 bit
Sonar 8.5.3, X1a, running on Quad 6600 desktops, dual core laptop win 7 64 bit

Dark side is looking fantastic!!

panup, you're a true hero

Hopefully the Bakers will be inspired by your work.

Per

Here's a couple of links for anyone who likes these mods by panup and Benstat:

http://www.sonarmods.com/donate.php

http://www.sonarplus.co.uk/Pages/Donate/Donate.aspx

That Dark Side looks pretty sweet!

Shazam - the wizard who gives Captain Marvel (Sonar X1) and the Marvel Family (sonar family) their powers!! Dude, you are him.

Wonderful, panup!!

I'm off to donate.....


Per