Shiny New Themes: Gran Vista & Carbon [Updated to 2018.11]

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue (sven450)

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:44:45 GMT

Amazing work. Loving it so far.

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue (stevec)

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 18:00:31 GMT

Great work on these!

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue (chris.r)

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:56:06 GMT

Awww glorious!

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue (wolfstudios53)

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 12:46:41 GMT

Thanks! Really like the Carbon Theme.
It gives the screen depth!
Nice work!

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue (DeeringAmps)

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 21:28:30 GMT

Many Thanks!!

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue (TheSteven)

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 20:47:31 GMT

Thanks! Great themes!

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue (Canopus)

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 15:42:21 GMT

The Gran Vista and Carbon themes have now all been updated to CbB 2018.11, supporting the new Export Module in the Control Bar. Same download links as previously are valid, found in this post.

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue (fitzj)

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 21:44:29 GMT

Very nice Theme. Many thanks

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue (DeeringAmps)

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 15:30:14 GMT

Yep! Works in CbB
Install per Steve's instructions below...

scook
TheSteven
oxrabidus
I downloaded the theme, but how do I get it to show up on my themes list in Cakewalk?

Via the Cakewalk Theme editor - installable from BandLab Assistant under Cakewalk on Apps tab (use dropdown arrow by Open button).

Or copy the theme into the "Cakewalk Themes" folder under "Cakewalk Content." The default path is "C:\Cakewalk Content\Cakewalk Themes"

There is no need to install the theme editor unless you want to create or make changes to a theme.

Your "Cakewalk Content" may be on a different drive.
T

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue [Updated] (kitekrazy1)

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 15:02:16 GMT

Do these work in Bandlab?

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue [Updated] (Pragi)

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 13:37:01 GMT

Thank you for creating wonderful themes.

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue [Updated] (DeeringAmps)

Sun, 11 Nov 2018 23:31:21 GMT

I'm lovin' Carbon!

T

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue [Updated] (Johnbee58)

Sun, 11 Nov 2018 16:23:31 GMT

I put this on today. Beautiful!!

" />John B

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue [Updated] (jerrydf)

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 07:55:27 GMT

Euthymia
Mm, when I'm in the mood for a dark theme, it's Carbon for me, because there's something about it that's so black, it's like how much more black could it be?
And the answer is none. None more black.

Black. Always a safe colour.

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue [Updated] (Euthymia)

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 07:36:23 GMT

Mm, when I'm in the mood for a dark theme, it's Carbon for me, because there's something about it that's so black, it's like how much more black could it be?

And the answer is none. None more black.

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue [Updated] (stratman70)

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 23:37:43 GMT

That looks great! Thanks for doing that.....

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue (Canopus)

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 15:12:19 GMT

Thank you guys for all your comments! As some of you apparently use the Gran Vista or Carbon themes, I intend to post the updates I’ll have to do for my own use whenever additions to the CbB user interface are being done in the future. These updates may not be posted in this forum as it’s said soon to be shuffled off this mortal coil, but once that happens hopefully in some other forum near you.

Matching CA-2A skins
Those of you using the Gran Vista or Carbon themes and also the PC-2A module might find that the module’s brushed aluminum stands out like a sore thumb against the dark theme. As I lately needed to spend some quality time with my procrastinations, I’ve created matching dark skins for each of the four theme variants, plastic knobs and all. For consistency, I also did likewise with the non-ProChannel effect (not shown here).

As CA-2A predates SONAR/CbB themes and hasn’t been made aware of them, replacing the default skin can’t be done through a theme update. It involves some manual tweaking, but it’s still very easy. Instructions on how to install and uninstall the graphic resources are supplied in a pdf that comes with the zip file. After downloading, please begin by reading these instructions before you proceed.

The zip file containing all the matching CA-2A skins can be fetched here:
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AmXDCxaGb7JEdYUVehZD7U-0cMY

Gran Vista Black & Blue 030
Additionally, some of you have asked for a Gran Vista Black & Blue theme with only 30% gloss. Your wait is over and you can find the new link among all the others in this post.

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue (digimidi)

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 16:00:02 GMT

Thanks, Canopus! We know a lot of hard work went into these themes and we really appreciate it. I'm going to try the Carbon theme first. Also, a shout out to Kamikaze.

Regards

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue (arlen2133)

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 01:19:17 GMT

I'm sorry I'm late to the party. Saw this a couple of days ago and promised when I got to my DAW I would download (well, I'm here! " />)..
So far, I LOVE the 0%...
Not that I don't like the others (a lot), but the 0% seems to be better for me..
Will be using this one for a while to come.
Thanks Canopus! Great job!

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue (mkerl)

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 16:43:34 GMT

Thx for sharing your work

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue (FCCfirstclass)

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 15:01:10 GMT

Thanks for all the hard work.

I love the carbon look. " />

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue (royarn)

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 14:46:59 GMT

Thankyou. Like this theme very much.
Roy

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue (rcklln)

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 12:45:00 GMT

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I like the whole set right now my fav is carbon

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue (chris.r)

Sat, 06 Oct 2018 00:39:49 GMT

now there's only gran vista 30% opacity lacking for an ultimate collection ;)

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue (Kamikaze)

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 23:07:03 GMT

Morten Saether [Cakewalk]
Canopus
I spotted a small issue in Tungsten. The button “Cell MIDI Trigger Enable” in the Matrix view lacks the menu drop-down indicator in the lower right corner

Good catch. This has been updated for the next release.

And another small issue in Tungsten.
The collapsed Tools module is from Mercury. If you collapse all the module you can see it's a lighter grey that the others.

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue (Sidroe)

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 17:15:29 GMT

Thank you for your hard work and prompt response to our requests for these absolutely beautiful themes. And I must say Carbon is a welcomed change for my tired old eyes!!!! Maybe I can put off that cataract surgery a few more months!!!! LMAO

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue (Canopus)

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 14:38:10 GMT

Some of you spoke and hopefully I’ve listened well enough. Now there are four different versions of Gran Vista Black & Blue and also an additional theme called Carbon, so maybe more users may find something that works for them or at least can endure. The different Gran Vista variants are:

Gran Vista Black & Blue 000
No gloss on the PC modules and some other elements being non-glossy as well, such as the track icons. This is a theme for the serious production-centric user.
Download from here: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AmXDCxaGb7JEbGpfDomY4iiHPfY

Gran Vista Black & Blue 030
Only 30% opacity on the gloss layer gives a subtle glare. This is a theme for the quite serious production-centric user who doesn’t want to have too little or too much of just about anything.
Download from here: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AmXDCxaGb7JEdCAuHOsrCAeaNP4

Gran Vista Black & Blue 060
Only 60% opacity on the gloss layer makes for a matte look-and-feel. This is a theme for the more casual production-centric user who, in the middle of a mixdown, still can appreciate some black plastic.
Download from here: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AmXDCxaGb7JEbfXIwcxnm-Y-WPA

Gran Vista Black & Blue 100
Full 100% opacity on the gloss layer. This is effectively the original theme but for the sake of consistency comes with a new name. A theme for all of us who likes shiny, black plastic without reservations. " />
Download from here: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AmXDCxaGb7JEblAVDPH9Yip3v7A

Anyone who has downloaded the original theme and intends to continue using it is encouraged to download one of the above anyway. An issue previously found by optimus made the progress bar invisible while bouncing to tracks. This has now been fixed so an update is recommended.

Carbon
While at it I also did an additional fifth theme for the really serious production-centric purist which I’ve called Carbon. It has an even darker look and also a flat, non-glossy Control Bar. All other design elements are shared with Gran Vista Black & Blue 000.

Download from here: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AmXDCxaGb7JEcOCxvwxFeFGalk4

Enough Photoshoppin'. Now let's go make some music instead!

Edit January 5, 2019: As this forum has been replaced and is soon to be made read-only, all further updates will only be announced at the following link: https://discuss.cakewalk.com/index.php?/topic/325-gran-vista-and-carbon-themes/

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue (TheSteven)

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 11:54:14 GMT

Skyline_UK
I don't seem to have the Theme Editor installed (?). Will this amendment be included in a future release of this theme? Many thanks!

In BandLab Assistant click on the dropdown arrow next to the Open button (bottom right under Cakewalk image) and select Install Add-ons.
There you'll see an option to install the Theme Editor (as well as Studio instruments Suite, Drum Replacer, and Melodyne).

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue (whattarush)

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 02:49:46 GMT

Very Nice!!! I think I'll rock this one for a while!!!

Re: A Shiny New Theme: Gran Vista Black & Blue (Sixfinger)

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 15:10:57 GMT

I'm lovin' you theme. Very slick!