Favorite UI - most pleasing to the eyes...

[resynthesis]

Wouldn't it be nice if there was a global standard for GUIs which all the manufacturers could use then we could all add our widget preferences

No. For me, a GUI is a sales argument. If it doesn't work for me, i couldn't be arsed to work to make it work for me. I want to buy a soft synth, no design construction kit.

Fair enough

The idea I was getting at though was not really a deisgn kit but something which could be redesigned with a single instruction i.e. the XML is pointed at a set of resources for tour favourite widgets.

[cryophonik]

I've always liked the Blue/Blue 2 UI. I think it's pleasing to the eyes, but also makes good use of the available space to fit a LOT of parameters that are arranged in an intuitive manner. That's just one of the many reasons it's been one of my all-time favorite synths.

[rod_zero]

Well it is clear that it would be hard to make a GUI that pleases everyone, for example that Blue2 GUI is exactly what I don't like all in one (there are worst for me nevertheless).

So I am glad developers try everything, the only problem is when I love the sound and functionality of a plug in but hate the GUI and viceversa.

For example I like Circle, twin and Aalto GUI but I don't like the sound that much (except Aalto but it is something I wouldn't use much).

I love largo sound but while the GUI isn't bad it is small, specially the text so it is hard for me to use. Soundtoys echoboy is even a worst ofender for me: great sound and a GUI that I hate to use because of how small controls, fonts are and how strange the control respond to mouse movement.

it is great I do like U.he and Valhalla GUis since I love how each sounds.

[cryophonik]

Well it is clear that it would be hard to make a GUI that pleases everyone,

Definitely, and I'll add that, when it comes down to it, most people probably like to have a variety of looks in their plugins (I certainly do). For example, even though Rapture is one of my all-time favorite UI designs, I would not want all of my plugins to look similar to it. Gimme variety.

...for example that Blue2 GUI is exactly what I don't like all in one

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Yeah, I've noticed that people seem to either love it, or hate it!

[Teksonik]

Not really even an assertion, just countertrolling Teksonik

But I was just countertrolling you.......

I don't the connection he suggests exists outside jos prejudicous, little mind.

Great sentence. Certainly reinforces your argument.

fake 3D guis are naive and impractical

Flat GUIs are childish toys. If I wanted flat I'd go back 35 years to an Atari 520 ST.

[Dasheesh]

Well, UVI falcon thread at the top. That's one with a brilliant GUI. Shame they have all gone LOK'd from being useful.

[acYm]

[.jon]

Flat GUIs are childish toys. If I wanted flat I'd go back 35 years to an Atari 520 ST.

Fake 3D UIs are childish toys, meant for naive users who like to touch pixel chrome with their mouse.

[Teksonik]

Flat GUIs are childish toys. If I wanted flat I'd go back 35 years to an Atari 520 ST.

Fake 3D UIs are childish toys, meant for naive users who like to touch pixel chrome with their mouse.

Wow witty comeback. Someone really naive write that for you ?

[.jon]

Yes, it was inspired by someone very naive indeed, also a master of witty comebacks.

[Teksonik]

That's nice, I'm very happy for you.

[skipscada]

Here's a thread that should interest some of you: http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6597240

[highkoo]

If utilitarianism is literally the only metric, you literally have no taste.

[Dasheesh]

Holy crap this thing is pricey.

[Dasheesh]