color customization ain't stupid after all

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2012/10/27 12:41:20 (permalink)

color customization ain't stupid after all

In the past, every time I'd  see one of those I-want-color-customization threads I'd think jeez man who cares what it looks like as long as it's functional?
However I've recently discovered I need customization in order to be functional.
Anyway, I'd like to have my track background colors be the same for various types of instruments in TV (ie I want all my strings to be that turquoise color at the bottom) but I need those 5 tracks of strings in PRV to be different (they're all green).
If I select a different foreground color in PRV it changes the background color in TV...surely this is not expected behavior is it?
I'm new to trying to mess with this stuff so maybe I'm going about it wrong...I hope so.
Thanks very much,
Randy

post edited by g_randybrown - 2012/10/28 09:03:55

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    Re:color customization ain't stupid after all 2012/10/28 09:05:32 (permalink)
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    Re:color customization ain't stupid after all 2012/10/28 09:47:56 (permalink)
    I think changing the Track Forground colors in Preferences or Inspector/Track menu will affect the PRV note colors. Does here anyway. I didn't know you could change the colors from within PRV though.
     
     
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    Re:color customization ain't stupid after all 2012/10/28 09:49:11 (permalink)


    It's an even bigger issue for people with color blindness issues.

    It has ended up as a circumstance that leaves the people, that make fun of people that request that color customization be restored to SONAR, seem inconsiderate.

    Randy, It's nice to see someone speak about it honestly.




    It seems a shame Cakewalk crippled one its most appreciated features when it rolled out Sonar X and it's discouraging to think that Cakewalk may never restore the feature set to the capability SONAR users once enjoyed.



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    Re:color customization ain't stupid after all 2012/10/28 10:03:15 (permalink)
    It seems a shame Cakewalk crippled one its most appreciated features when it rolled out Sonar X and it's discouraging to think that Cakewalk may never restore the feature set to the capability SONAR users once enjoyed. 


    So it's not something I'm missing it's just broken...hopefully the code will be worked out to work in X2 soon.
    I don't even need to pick what colors I like I just need to be able to determine what's what.
    Actually I'd be happy for now if I didn't have to struggle so much with what colors in PRV (notes) match the PRV track pane...to look at something red for notes and the track pane is showing purple or something is very frustrating for me...and I'm not colorblind... seems it would be impossible for someone who is.

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    Re:color customization ain't stupid after all 2012/10/28 10:07:49 (permalink)
    Again, check the Inspector Track menu Colors for those tracks. I set them all up in Preferences and then check the Use Track Colors box in the Inspector and they sync up fine for me.
     
     
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    Re:color customization ain't stupid after all 2012/10/28 15:09:06 (permalink)
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    Again, check the Inspector Track menu Colors for those tracks. I set them all up in Preferences and then check the Use Track Colors box in the Inspector and they sync up fine for me.
     
     
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    Thanks Steve,
    I just had a quick look to see if I could find what/where you're talking about but couldn't.
    I will delve into it later...I'm assuming you're talking about doing this in prefs/customization/display right?
    Thanks again,
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    Re:color customization ain't stupid after all 2012/10/28 15:14:30 (permalink)
     I want it too.  But it ain't happenin, ol pal.

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    Re:color customization ain't stupid after all 2012/10/28 15:47:18 (permalink)
    One thing I miss about Pro Tools is the color customization. It's so good to be able to look at your mixing console and have all the strips arranged by color. Visual customization is so common these days - even freeware programs have the ability to be customized and skinned - that it's a little disappointing that X2 fails in this regard. Color is an essential visual tool and enhances almost everything. 
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    Re:color customization ain't stupid after all 2012/10/28 16:52:57 (permalink)
    Another vote for color.
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    Re:color customization ain't stupid after all 2012/10/28 17:06:46 (permalink)
    Tired of asking but +1
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    Re:color customization ain't stupid after all 2012/10/28 17:50:29 (permalink)
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    Thanks Steve,
    I just had a quick look to see if I could find what/where you're talking about but couldn't.
    I will delve into it later...I'm assuming you're talking about doing this in prefs/customization/display right?
    Thanks again,
    Randy
    In Customization/Preferences/Colors you get:
     
     "Audio Tracks xxxxxx Foreground"
     "MIDI Tracks xxxxxxx Forground"
     "Tracks xxxxxxx Background"
     
    Ignore "MIDI Tracks xxxxxxx Background" as it does not apply to X2.
     
    After setting these like you want, select any or all tracks in TV and go into the Inspector. Click the CLIP or TRACK tab at the top and make sure "Use Track Colors" is checked and that the color chips match your Pref settings.
     
    Not sure, but you may need to close and reopen to set the changes.
     
    Your PRV should now follow the TV.
     
    By unchecking this box you can change a specific track without affecting the rest.
     
    The process seems a little more complex than in previous Sonars but it does work... .
     
    You can also import colorsets from version 8 and before to change some colors not accessible in X1 and 2.
     
     
     
    Guys, if you really like color selection and theme changing, check out what DP8 is doing. Apparently they've been lurking around here awhile.
     
     
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    Re:color customization ain't stupid after all 2012/10/28 18:02:51 (permalink)
    You're right, I can customize my track colors using this method...Thanks !!
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    Re:color customization ain't stupid after all 2012/10/28 21:35:28 (permalink)
    How hard would it be to just have an overlay that changes the color of the tracks?

    This is what I've been doing in another program with color. I'd love to be able to do it in Sonar.

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    Re:color customization ain't stupid after all 2012/10/29 03:04:06 (permalink)
     Hey Res, I really like that color scheme. Now I'm jonesin' to have the options to do the same. Really cool, Man!



     
     
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    Re:color customization ain't stupid after all 2012/10/29 12:43:20 (permalink)
    What selection changes the color of the midi notes in the piano roll view?

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    Re:color customization ain't stupid after all 2012/10/29 12:59:32 (permalink)
    See Post #12 above.

    Steve has it nailed.

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    Re:color customization ain't stupid after all 2012/10/30 05:40:57 (permalink)
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    What selection changes the color of the midi notes in the piano roll view?

    There is none. They match the Track colors in preferences.
     
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