Having started on version 2.6 of Studio One, it's surprising how one can forget just how bold and sharp the GUI of a previous version was in many respects, when compared to what has been delivered since in subsequent releases... I really hope V5.0 has been a focus of priority in putting the GUI right with the care and attention provided in the releases up to V2.6, if one doesn't have full customisability of font's and colour control.... To save time running around my own studio, here's someone who did in their comparison with 2.6 and 4.5.
Studio One V2.6 Provides A Higher Quality GUI Than V4.6
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- KVRAF
- 3496 posts since 30 Dec, 2014
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Spencer Maddox Spencer Maddox https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=406543 - KVRian
- 814 posts since 19 Oct, 2017 from The Empire State
How did I know this Thread was created by THE INTRANCER just by looking at the title..
The post above this is likely bait, viewer discretion is advised.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 3496 posts since 30 Dec, 2014
By being short and concise...Spencer Maddox wrote: Sun Jun 07, 2020 7:00 pm How did I know this Thread was created by THE INTRANCER just by looking at the title..
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- KVRAF
- 35685 posts since 11 Apr, 2010 from Germany
The drama man. The drama.Spencer Maddox wrote: Sun Jun 07, 2020 7:00 pm How did I know this Thread was created by THE INTRANCER just by looking at the title..
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 3496 posts since 30 Dec, 2014
I considered making a placard and walking around town to protest but posting a video made by someone else that highlights the issues would have better results for discussion.
Honestly, I found the video by accident in the process of research in building a new website...(slowly but surely) honestly I've spent more time on page 3 & 4 of KVR than anywhere else really in the past 2 weeks.
Honestly, I found the video by accident in the process of research in building a new website...(slowly but surely) honestly I've spent more time on page 3 & 4 of KVR than anywhere else really in the past 2 weeks.
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- KVRAF
- 2393 posts since 29 Jun, 2005 from La La Land
I hate you INTRANCER for opening this old wound! It's the very reason I stopped updating years ago, and I've been bitter about it for a long time. I won't say that the whole design of the post Studio One 2 theme looks like garbage, but what they turned it into overall with that flat dark theme is just unacceptable to me. The last demo I tried was the worst.
They just ignore it, just like Steinberg is doing with Cubase in which they actually removed the ability to make a good light theme. These companies need to realize that there are some people that don't use their DAW in a bathroom with the lights turned off, and actually need a light theme. To me, Studio One 2 had the perfect balance, and is the very reason that I hopped on board. IIRCC, Cubase 7 had that same balance and lost it an update or two later. Why the hell they didn't just keep that balance while giving those who wish to use a dark theme their fair share, is beyond me. Total trash, because I loved Studio One's workflow and feature set, but I just can't use it without getting pissed off after a couple of hours of using it. I gave up on thinking that they would improve this a while ago. Thanks INTRANCER, now it's gonna take me at least a month to calm down from this...
They just ignore it, just like Steinberg is doing with Cubase in which they actually removed the ability to make a good light theme. These companies need to realize that there are some people that don't use their DAW in a bathroom with the lights turned off, and actually need a light theme. To me, Studio One 2 had the perfect balance, and is the very reason that I hopped on board. IIRCC, Cubase 7 had that same balance and lost it an update or two later. Why the hell they didn't just keep that balance while giving those who wish to use a dark theme their fair share, is beyond me. Total trash, because I loved Studio One's workflow and feature set, but I just can't use it without getting pissed off after a couple of hours of using it. I gave up on thinking that they would improve this a while ago. Thanks INTRANCER, now it's gonna take me at least a month to calm down from this...
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- KVRian
- 932 posts since 26 Nov, 2010
That's right. Reminds me of Cubase up until 6.5, before GUIs changed to the worse.
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- Banned
- 11467 posts since 4 Jan, 2017 from Warsaw, Poland
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- KVRAF
- 25035 posts since 12 Jul, 2003 from West Caprazumia
Yes, I agree that 2.6 looks so much better...
With my preferred main DAW Reason the user thankfully has the choice between the common fashionable gloom and a wonderful light theme...
With my preferred main DAW Reason the user thankfully has the choice between the common fashionable gloom and a wonderful light theme...
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- KVRAF
- 35685 posts since 11 Apr, 2010 from Germany
It looks more clear, definitely. But, better? I don't know... the 2.6 GUI has sort of a ancient Windows XP charme I'm not too fond about.
I'd agree though that Presonus can still improve the GUI. Although it works fine for me already.
I'd agree though that Presonus can still improve the GUI. Although it works fine for me already.
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- KVRAF
- 2393 posts since 29 Jun, 2005 from La La Land
That's what I love about Reason. Vibrancy!jens wrote: Mon Jun 08, 2020 10:39 am Yes, I agree that 2.6 looks so much better...
With my preferred main DAW Reason the user thankfully has the choice between the common fashionable gloom and a wonderful light theme...
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- KVRAF
- 2393 posts since 29 Jun, 2005 from La La Land
As always chk, valid point, but I'd rather the Windows XP charm, than the huge block of grey whatever it is, that they turned it into since version 2. To be honest, I don't even care that they changed it, but they could have at least put some effort into making a "real" light theme for those who require it. It's not asking too much.chk071 wrote: Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:02 am It looks more clear, definitely. But, better? I don't know... the 2.6 GUI has sort of a ancient Windows XP charme I'm not too fond about.