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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/14 15:48:00
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darkside 1.20 available
What's new:
- Console View: Active track is now highlighted correctly.
- ProChannel 4K mode's VU meter color changed to greener one (taken from the Alway mod).
- Unused stuff removed from the patcher (smaller file, faster).
Download now!
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/14 15:57:31
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Alway. Very Cleve...
cool that you fixed the console selected track thing - I was going to mention it, but it looks like you beat me to it. Awesome DAWsome!
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/14 16:34:38
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Well done again Panup!
The man fixes stuff we don't even ask to be fixed. Heck we are happy with it no matter what.LOL And its not because we are easy to please either. Just ask CW.
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/14 16:36:30
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John
... And its not because we are easy to please either. Just ask CW.  ... though, to be fair to CW, they fix a whole lot of stuff nobody asked about in every update as well!
post edited by subtlearts - 2011/04/14 16:37:32
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/14 17:14:03
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Panup, anything new with Yellowstone (my fav)?
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/14 17:26:46
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drumr
Panup, anything new with Yellowstone (my fav)?
Any wishes?
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/14 17:41:43
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Yellowstone: Similar fix for Console View is coming as for the darkside. Active track will get proper highlight color.
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/14 18:51:51
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 Very well done ++ , again you make my Sonar experience even better, Thanks! I just saw the Sunburst "les Paul" for prochannel, all I can say, is "oooohhhhhhh" So cool! Don Belisle
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/14 19:09:24
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try'd darkside new active color.works excellent panu..nice fix my friend. i still love my chuck e channel so installed with darkside. tommorow going out so wont be doing any mods but saturday im going to try the lighthouse beta version..whats the difference between the beta anyway?
post edited by chuckebaby - 2011/04/15 07:42:39
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/14 19:11:27
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What's the difference between a duck?
(It has one side both the same)
New darkside = win. Especially with square faders and the Neverchannel...
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/15 02:40:36
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subtlearts
What's the difference between a duck?
(It has one side both the same)
New darkside = win. Especially with square faders and the Neverchannel...
+1 agree Hey Cakewalk-----> Next time, as far as I understand this is how the majority want SONAR X2 look like default... NOT GREY!
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/15 03:48:38
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I don't think we can say anything about majorities - I don't think this entire forum represents more than a small minority of Sonar users. But yes, inasmuch as we represent a small but active chunk of the user base, we can say that lots of us want more colour customization (back) than currently exists in Sonar X1, including/especially (for me at least) the console and Pro Channel...
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/15 06:04:33
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Ben and/or Panu:
I've started to play around some in photoshop with ideas for a skin I'm going to create..
I've got a small question:
The images used for skinning Sonar.. Are they in png format so it's possible to use transparency?
Cuz I've noticed that the knobs and faders have little drop shadows, and I'm curious how these are applied..
When I think about it... ..this can't be the case either, cuz then the drop shadow would change place as the knob is turned..
Or.. Is Sonar rendering the shadows in realtime and it's nothing you have to think about when you make the images?
Cheers!
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/15 06:11:59
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Freddie H
subtlearts
What's the difference between a duck?
(It has one side both the same)
New darkside = win. Especially with square faders and the Neverchannel...
+1 agree
Hey Cakewalk-----> Next time, as far as I understand this is how the majority want SONAR X2 look like default... NOT GREY!
Are you sure about that? :) That about the majority I mean. Yes, there’s a lot of activity in this thread.. But if you count how many unique individuals writing in this thread, it’s not that many, really. :) Personally I wouldn’t mind a darker skin for Sonar X2 as default. The important thing for me though would be the ability to change this into what I want.
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/15 06:13:12
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Loptec
Ben and/or Panu:
I've started to play around some in photoshop with ideas for a skin I'm going to create..
I've got a small question:
The images used for skinning Sonar.. Are they in png format so it's possible to use transparency?
Cuz I've noticed that the knobs and faders have little drop shadows, and I'm curious how these are applied..
When I think about it... ..this can't be the case either, cuz then the drop shadow would change place as the knob is turned..
Or.. Is Sonar rendering the shadows in realtime and it's nothing you have to think about when you make the images?
Cheers!
make sure the bitmaps are in 24bit...it seem to make huge difference in displaying performance 
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/15 06:14:15
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Loptec
Freddie H
subtlearts
What's the difference between a duck?
(It has one side both the same)
New darkside = win. Especially with square faders and the Neverchannel...
+1 agree
Hey Cakewalk-----> Next time, as far as I understand this is how the majority want SONAR X2 look like default... NOT GREY!
Are you sure about that? :)
That about the majority I mean. Yes, there’s a lot of activity in this thread..
But if you count how many unique individuals writing in this thread, it’s not that many, really. :)
Personally I wouldn’t mind a darker skin for Sonar X2 as default.
The important thing for me though would be the ability to change this into what I want.
I don't know... many seem not to like light grey for sure...so something is seriously wrong in default skin now... I'm "Pro" for options too.
post edited by Freddie H - 2011/04/15 06:15:55
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/15 06:38:56
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Loptec
Ben and/or Panu:
I've started to play around some in photoshop with ideas for a skin I'm going to create..
I've got a small question:
The images used for skinning Sonar.. Are they in png format so it's possible to use transparency?
Cuz I've noticed that the knobs and faders have little drop shadows, and I'm curious how these are applied..
When I think about it... ..this can't be the case either, cuz then the drop shadow would change place as the knob is turned..
Or.. Is Sonar rendering the shadows in realtime and it's nothing you have to think about when you make the images?
Cheers!
Some images are PNG's and some BMP's. All the images I've seen so far are 32 bit, but Panu will know if there are any other color depths. Things like shadows are generally just part of the image (unless Panu knows differently?). Realtime rendering of shadows would be more costly than it's worth I suspect (in terms of development time and CPU usage). Be prepared for a lot of work skinning X1 because there are literally hundreds of images! Take the Tools Module buttons in the Control Bar for example. Each button has 5 states (normal, mouse over, pressed, selected & disabled). The good thing is that you'll be able to make modifications to Panu's existing skins to save time.
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/15 10:18:20
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benstat
Loptec
I've got a small question:
The images used for skinning Sonar.. Are they in png format so it's possible to use transparency?
Cuz I've noticed that the knobs and faders have little drop shadows, and I'm curious how these are applied..
When I think about it... ..this can't be the case either, cuz then the drop shadow would change place as the knob is turned..
Or.. Is Sonar rendering the shadows in realtime and it's nothing you have to think about when you make the images?
Cheers!
Some images are PNG's and some BMP's. All the images I've seen so far are 32 bit, but Panu will know if there are any other color depths. Things like shadows are generally just part of the image (unless Panu knows differently?). Realtime rendering of shadows would be more costly than it's worth I suspect (in terms of development time and CPU usage).
Be prepared for a lot of work skinning X1 because there are literally hundreds of images! Take the Tools Module buttons in the Control Bar for example. Each button has 5 states (normal, mouse over, pressed, selected & disabled). The good thing is that you'll be able to make modifications to Panu's existing skins to save time.
All Skylight (tm?) images are PNG's and they have transparency. Shadows are part of the image, nothing is rendered in realtime. Old GUI parts are BMP's. They are in 8 bit format. Some BMP's can be converted to 24 bit as I have done (for example the default wallpaper). Some BMP's don't work correctly if they are not 8 bit (Console View parts, for example disabled send module). You have to be careful when changing bit format of BMP files. As Ben said, there are hundreds of images and in button images there are five different button states. CW people have made a huge job designing and drawing the GUI!
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/15 10:27:53
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chuckebaby
saturday im going to try the lighthouse beta version..whats the difference between the beta anyway?
Lighthouse beta was not tested before I put it online. I'd also like to hear if there are any problems with built-in text colors and if some vital elements should be 'lighthoused'. Lighthouse ProChannel? Lighthouse Control Bar?
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/17 10:28:37
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Panup - a small request or question :)
In Track view when I click on a track header the color changes so you know exactly what track you have chosen. But when you click on the buss the color stays the same. Is there any way to have the buss color change like the Track does ?
Thank you Sir !
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/17 10:33:12
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Gregmang
Panup - a small request or question :)
In Track view when I click on a track header the color changes so you know exactly what track you have chosen. But when you click on the buss the color stays the same. Is there any way to have the buss color change like the Track does ?
Thank you Sir !
greg i think he updated this recently.the new downloaded mods have this feature.
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/17 10:34:46
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panup
chuckebaby
saturday im going to try the lighthouse beta version..whats the difference between the beta anyway?
Lighthouse beta was not tested before I put it online. I'd also like to hear if there are any problems with built-in text colors and if some vital elements should be 'lighthoused'.
Lighthouse ProChannel? Lighthouse Control Bar?
panu,i will try it out later on this evening or maybe this afternoon.ive been doing some work around the house so i havent got a chance to really play with it yet.i will get back to you later on this evening.
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/17 10:52:38
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Thx chukebaby. I *think* I have Reinderr 2.0 but will look for a newer version.
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/17 10:55:47
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Hi Greg,
Check for the latest version soon in a few days... I make updates for Yellowstone and Reindeer as soon as I get some free time.
-Panu
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/17 10:56:39
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I was incorrect - I am running Yellowstone and will look to see if there is a newer version.
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/17 10:57:38
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Panu - YOU ROCK ! Thanks again as always !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/17 10:59:22
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Hard rock? Soft rock? Progressive rock? ;-)
Yellowstone is no way perfect in highlighting active track in the Console View. It's next on my fix list.
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/17 11:23:10
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Any rock you choose :) Actually in track view, the tracks change color just fine. But the busses don't.
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/17 13:53:17
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Great stuff LOVE your skins Panup!
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Re:I like X1.
2011/04/17 16:08:10
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panup
Hi Greg,
Check for the latest version soon in a few days... I make updates for Yellowstone and Reindeer as soon as I get some free time.
-Panu
Reindeer really matters.
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