This is beautiful!
Vanguard2 by Refx out 25th of November!
- KVRAF
- 2249 posts since 2 Feb, 2009 from Germany
I didn`t expect such positive feedback on the skins. it`s lovely to see!
Ableton Live default UI look (e.g. there Analog synth) - it looks minimalistic, easy to use... = ok to use.
UAD Polymax - not minimalistic, more "analog" visual feel, smoother & inviting color palette etc - feels more pleasant to look at it, and so also more pleasant to work with it.
I guess if people have the choice between Ableton Default look and something with more detail/Look - the majority will choose the second option.
Vanguard & Nexus are 2 different plugins. These one`s are for Vanguard, so they will work only on Vanguard.
Some years ago, there was also a skin/UI theme pack for Reaper, don`t know if it works with the newest version. WhiteTie or so was it`s name.syntonica wrote: ↑Wed Dec 07, 2022 8:49 pmReaper needs customization. It's original skin is one only a mother could love.
But with Reaper, it's more about customizing workflow. Time spent now saves tons of time later. I can't use Logic anymore as I spend more time hunting down where Apple put stuff than .i do actually making tracks...
Well, understandable viewpoint on the one hand. On the other - if a skin/different UI style makes the work with the plugin more enjoyable or inspiring - using the plugins makes more joy, a better experience. Simple comparison:astralprojection wrote: ↑Wed Dec 07, 2022 7:09 pm I'm confused does skins really change how you guys make music? I'm very honest I absolutely don't get it.
Ableton Live default UI look (e.g. there Analog synth) - it looks minimalistic, easy to use... = ok to use.
UAD Polymax - not minimalistic, more "analog" visual feel, smoother & inviting color palette etc - feels more pleasant to look at it, and so also more pleasant to work with it.
I guess if people have the choice between Ableton Default look and something with more detail/Look - the majority will choose the second option.
- KVRian
- 568 posts since 19 Aug, 2020 from the top of the charts
You should swap your skins with Refx for a Nexus preset bundle.
If you plan on purchasing your first Universal Audio hardware, you can get a free additional plugin. Just send a PM.
- KVRian
- 576 posts since 30 Jan, 2021
Very nice. Even though the skin is white-ish, it doesn't hurt my eyes. At least the fonts are easy to read.
If you can't dazzle 'em with brilliance, baffle 'em with bullshit.
- KVRian
- 576 posts since 30 Jan, 2021
A few pages back, somebody said you can modify the color code to change the grey lettering to white. Can anyone give this poor lonesome boy some step-by-step directions? Thanks.
If you can't dazzle 'em with brilliance, baffle 'em with bullshit.
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- KVRian
- 1099 posts since 3 May, 2005 from Victoria, BC
Find you Vanguard content folder. There is a skins folder inside. Make a text file named WhiteText.json with the following contents:Boy Wonder wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:27 am A few pages back, somebody said you can modify the color code to change the grey lettering to white. Can anyone give this poor lonesome boy some step-by-step directions? Thanks.
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{
"panel": {
"colors": { "label": "#ffffffff" }
}
}
- KVRian
- 576 posts since 30 Jan, 2021
Worked. Like. A. Charm.FigBug wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:32 amFind you Vanguard content folder. There is a skins folder inside. Make a text file named WhiteText.json with the following contents:Boy Wonder wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:27 am A few pages back, somebody said you can modify the color code to change the grey lettering to white. Can anyone give this poor lonesome boy some step-by-step directions? Thanks.
Then switch Vanguard to the WhiteText skin.Code: Select all
{ "panel": { "colors": { "label": "#ffffffff" } } }
I thank you. My deceased parents thank you, and everyone in a ten-block radius of my house thanks you.
In case anyone wants to know where the skins folder is in Windows 11: Windows>Users>Public>Public Documents>reFX>VANGUARD library
If you can't dazzle 'em with brilliance, baffle 'em with bullshit.
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- KVRAF
- 8519 posts since 7 Apr, 2003
Hahah I KNOW EXACTLY what you mean. I'm going to make a video soon on Vanguard2 and release sector7 bank again but yeah.. :cringe-emoji:
Good to see you too.
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- KVRAF
- 8519 posts since 7 Apr, 2003
LOVE the JP one. Can you please share?Cyforce wrote: ↑Tue Dec 06, 2022 11:47 pmYou can copy/duplicate the "Classic Grey" skin, and modify the font of the labels with regular #.... color code. If the contrast is too weak etc.BenfordLaw wrote: ↑Tue Dec 06, 2022 11:03 pm...
I would like to know if it's possible to change the font colours too, before I even consider buying it.
In the past, there were many additional skins by others available for Vanguard by others (not directly by Refx), so I guess there will be plenty of skins with a different touch or better color contrasts etc.
Btw... also working a bit on some "retro" skins:
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- KVRAF
- 8519 posts since 7 Apr, 2003
You rock!
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- KVRAF
- 8519 posts since 7 Apr, 2003
BAD ASS! they use RGBA hex? Is the skinning open to all? FigBug your work is fantastic!FigBug wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:32 amFind you Vanguard content folder. There is a skins folder inside. Make a text file named WhiteText.json with the following contents:Boy Wonder wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:27 am A few pages back, somebody said you can modify the color code to change the grey lettering to white. Can anyone give this poor lonesome boy some step-by-step directions? Thanks.
Then switch Vanguard to the WhiteText skin.Code: Select all
{ "panel": { "colors": { "label": "#ffffffff" } } }
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- KVRian
- 1099 posts since 3 May, 2005 from Victoria, BC
We haven’t published a spec, but you should be able to look at the classic skin and figure most of it out. The colours are kinda like css, you can use hex codes, or names.grymmjack wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 2:32 pmBAD ASS! they use RGBA hex? Is the skinning open to all? FigBug your work is fantastic!FigBug wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:32 amFind you Vanguard content folder. There is a skins folder inside. Make a text file named WhiteText.json with the following contents:Boy Wonder wrote: ↑Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:27 am A few pages back, somebody said you can modify the color code to change the grey lettering to white. Can anyone give this poor lonesome boy some step-by-step directions? Thanks.
Then switch Vanguard to the WhiteText skin.Code: Select all
{ "panel": { "colors": { "label": "#ffffffff" } } }
- KVRAF
- 35263 posts since 14 Sep, 2002 from In teh net
What is the appeal of this synth other than nostalgia? I seem to remember trying the original and not being particularly impressed but that was a long time ago
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- KVRAF
- 35403 posts since 11 Apr, 2010 from Germany
Seems to be one of those classic Trance machines, think Sylenth1, Spire and the likes. I never owned it, so, I can't tell how it sounds exactly, but, judging by the sound demos, I though I'd give it a pass, also considering that it seems to be pretty limited, and lacks a demo version.
- KVRAF
- 10234 posts since 7 Sep, 2006 from Roseville, CA
I'd say it's the blend of nostalgia, simplicity, and its unique sound. At the time of its release, its trancegate was a somewhat unique feature that was very fitting at the time (I think it's still cool, but I'm a totally out-of-touch-with-modern-EDM dork, so whatever). It's not a synth that is going to contend with Omnisphere, or Zebra, or Falcon, etc., and it's not trying to replicate any vintage synths like every other synth these days, so you really have to love it for what it is and not for what it isn't. I guess as far as which niche it fills, maybe it's in a similar position as Tone2 Firebird and similar synths that are relatively simple by today's standard, but still sound good, are easy on the CPU, have a quick and easy workflow, and do some things very well.
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