As we have quite different feedback from different users and KVR members, we are wondering if we should continue to construct our GUIs around bright colors such as in this one or this one or this one (more GUIs on http://software.bluecatonline.org ) or try a more 'classical' direction such as this or this (it's just examples).
More generally, do you prefer colorish GUI or more classical ('serious?'), grey-ish GUIs for your plug-ins? You can give examples to illustrate your opinion!
Thanks for your feedback.
Poll: colorish GUI or more classical?
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Blue Cat Audio Blue Cat Audio https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=39981 - KVRAF
- 6352 posts since 8 Sep, 2004 from Paris (France)
Last edited by Blue Cat Audio on Sun Jun 12, 2005 5:47 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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- KVRAF
- 12235 posts since 18 Aug, 2003
I voted for the classic GUI. Not so much against the bright colours, but some contrast between the moving parts and the static parts is very helpful. I don't care about pretty, I'm just interested in something that is easy to work with/look at for long periods of time.
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- KVRAF
- 3508 posts since 27 Dec, 2002 from North East England
Ironic that the 'classic' GUIs show more inventive use of colour than the colourful ones.
The colourful examples don't highlight anything. They just sort of blend into one (bar the second one). It's also quite difficult to read when the text is against a very strong colour. I had to really struggle to read the 'off' buttons in the second example.
The colourful examples don't highlight anything. They just sort of blend into one (bar the second one). It's also quite difficult to read when the text is against a very strong colour. I had to really struggle to read the 'off' buttons in the second example.
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Blue Cat Audio Blue Cat Audio https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=39981
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 6352 posts since 8 Sep, 2004 from Paris (France)
In fact you mean that the background has to be as neutral as possible for you I presume.
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- Banned
- 6127 posts since 1 Apr, 2004 from Et in Arcadia Ego
Some Graphic desingers prefer to have a 30% grey background as it's the least visually taxing arrangment for viewing over a long period. If you GUI's can be looked at longer, they'll be used more often. I didn't buy your EQ's becuase the color schemes are extreme & very tiring to maintain focus on for me. I didn't mention it because it's my problem/choice, but since you asked, I've told you. Greyish GUI's are the biz, but I also like the Blue Tubes look alot as well. Dark greys and a light teal combined are excellent, like Buzzroom used for a few of his GUI's:
http://www.x-buz.com/pic/plugin_pic/BuzMaxi.gif
I LOVE that look!
http://www.x-buz.com/pic/plugin_pic/BuzMaxi.gif
I LOVE that look!
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- KVRAF
- 2696 posts since 3 Aug, 2003 from Narnia
I voted for classic colours because sometimes I find bright GUIs to be a strain on the mince pies (eyes).
However, that wouldn't always stop me from using a plug if it sounded good, and so far, your plugs do sound very good.
However, that wouldn't always stop me from using a plug if it sounded good, and so far, your plugs do sound very good.
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- KVRAF
- 3508 posts since 27 Dec, 2002 from North East England
Should also add that I don't really think it's a question of being serious. Serious doesn't have to equal dull. 
Don't forget that many people (including myself) have poor eyesight. 20/20 vision isn't as common as you'd think.
edit: Shit, I didn't realise the colourful examples were your plugs
. Sorry if I came off as a bit harsh, but at least I gave an honest reaction because of it.
Don't forget that many people (including myself) have poor eyesight. 20/20 vision isn't as common as you'd think.
edit: Shit, I didn't realise the colourful examples were your plugs
. Sorry if I came off as a bit harsh, but at least I gave an honest reaction because of it.
Last edited by cron on Wed May 25, 2005 2:36 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Blue Cat Audio Blue Cat Audio https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=39981
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 6352 posts since 8 Sep, 2004 from Paris (France)
Thanks, but if our first objective is to please your ears, our second is now not to destroy your eyesHowever, that wouldn't always stop me from using a plug if it sounded good, and so far, your plugs do sound very good
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- Banned
- 6127 posts since 1 Apr, 2004 from Et in Arcadia Ego
My vision's superb & I can't use the plugs as they currently are.cron wrote:20/20 vision isn't as common as you'd think.
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Blue Cat Audio Blue Cat Audio https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=39981
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 6352 posts since 8 Sep, 2004 from Paris (France)
It's funny you say that, since I personnaly have a very poor eyesight!Don't forget that many people (including myself) have poor eyesight. 20/20 vision isn't as common as you'd think.
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- KVRAF
- 1818 posts since 5 Apr, 2002 from Seattle, WA, USA
Color! What boring people!
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- KVRAF
- 1818 posts since 5 Apr, 2002 from Seattle, WA, USA
Color! What boring people!
besides if you have a nice control surface like Mackie Control, does it matter?
besides if you have a nice control surface like Mackie Control, does it matter?
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Blue Cat Audio Blue Cat Audio https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=39981
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 6352 posts since 8 Sep, 2004 from Paris (France)
No! Please say it if you think the GUI is ugly (or if you like it tooedit: Shit, I didn't realise the colourful examples were your plugs . Sorry if I came off as a bit harsh, but at least I gave an honest reaction because of it.
). The objective is to know what you prefer. Be honest!YOU have the power to change them, so give your opinion!
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- KVRAF
- 2696 posts since 3 Aug, 2003 from Narnia
It's not a problem for me because I can 'turn off' the GUI in Logic.bluecatonline wrote:Thanks, but if our first objective is to please your ears, our second is now not to destroy your eyesHowever, that wouldn't always stop me from using a plug if it sounded good, and so far, your plugs do sound very good
Anyway, I think it's too late to save my eyes...
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- KVRAF
- 3508 posts since 27 Dec, 2002 from North East England
Small world, eh?bluecatonline wrote:It's funny you say that, since I personnaly have a very poor eyesight!Don't forget that many people (including myself) have poor eyesight. 20/20 vision isn't as common as you'd think.
I personally find it really hard to read anything where the text is a lighter/darker version of the background. Gets a bit blurry.