KVR Audio

Sahul · Post by **Sahul** » Fri Sep 15, 2023 6:04 am

Some screenshots here: https://www.fullcompass.com/prod/625006 ... ademic-box

dorism · Post by **dorism** » Fri Sep 15, 2023 7:12 am

That, actually, looks rather spiffing!

thebutler · Post by **thebutler** » Fri Sep 15, 2023 7:25 am

Trensharo wrote: Fri Sep 15, 2023 5:38 am Iconica Sketch - Great for sketching. I hope they release a new template for Dorico to integrate it there, as well - to replace HALion Symphonic Orchestra (I am assuming that Dorico 5.5 or 6 will eventually do that, anyways).

Well, can't imagine this replacing HSO template, because that has all the percussion section and other stuff that Iconica (Sketch) doesn't provide for... Importantly by looks of it, one solitary violin isn't going to get folk that far anyway.! HSO is very much still needed.

Looking at the screenshots:-

Vol/Pan controls on the Track Header (like Studio One) not implemented this time

No 'Gain Reduction' metering in the channel meters by looks of it (see S1, ProTools, Logic, Mixbus)

Couldn't see this new 'Channel Tab' as I'd hoped in the Lower Zone - must be something/somewhere else

We're still with those gradient colour fills. See the Metering/Control Room buttons in MixConsole screenshot.

Design language for VocalChain and Vocoder 'plugin' UI - both these seem dull/dated. Areas not well defined, understated use of colour... dare I say, not so 'modern' or forward thinking... Maybe they will be/feel better to use in real-life.!

Otherwise, I'll be buying straight away, of course...

Sahul · Post by **Sahul** » Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:01 am

They also modernized some parts that still remained from the Cubase SX era, such as the upper Inspector area.

Sahul · Post by **Sahul** » Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:08 am

Sahul · Post by **Sahul** » Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:13 am

thebutler wrote: Fri Sep 15, 2023 7:25 am Couldn't see this new 'Channel Tab' as I'd hoped in the Lower Zone - must be something/somewhere else

Yes, the new Channel Tab seems to be this one:

thebutler · Post by **thebutler** » Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:24 am

Sahul wrote: Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:13 am
thebutler wrote: Fri Sep 15, 2023 7:25 am Couldn't see this new 'Channel Tab' as I'd hoped in the Lower Zone - must be something/somewhere else
Yes, the new Channel Tab seems to be this one:

Ah.! Thanks... where/how do you access this feature please.?

thebutler · Post by **thebutler** » Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:30 am

Sahul wrote: Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:01 am They also modernized some parts that still remained from the Cubase SX era, such as the upper Inspector area.

Yes, and about time.!

Looking S1-esque now...

chk071 · Post by **chk071** » Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:34 am

I thought so too. But, is it more clear? I kind of think the way it was before was more clear.

Sahul · Post by **Sahul** » Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:35 am

thebutler wrote: Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:24 am Ah.! Thanks... where/how do you access this feature please.?

If you look at the main window screenshot, there is a new icon at the upper right to open it, first one starting from the left.

thebutler · Post by **thebutler** » Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:57 am

Sahul wrote: Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:35 am
thebutler wrote: Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:24 am Ah.! Thanks... where/how do you access this feature please.?
If you look at the main window screenshot, there is a new icon at the upper right to open it, first one starting from the left.

Got you now... ta...

Probably not so helpful for me, over my usual workflow of having the Channel Settings window open (on 2nd screen)... presumably, this 'Channel Tab' opens as a strip along/inside the left-zone.? More designed to help those on laptop/single screen use - which I can imagine would be good...

enroe · Post by **enroe** » Fri Sep 15, 2023 9:04 am

Sahul wrote: Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:01 am They also modernized some parts that still remained from the Cubase SX era, such as the upper Inspector area.

Mmmmhhh, well, I think the left side looks better. The content is easier
to grasp and is easier on the eye.

Am I the only one who feels this way?

Jolaff · Post by **Jolaff** » Fri Sep 15, 2023 9:12 am

enroe wrote: Fri Sep 15, 2023 9:04 am
Sahul wrote: Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:01 am They also modernized some parts that still remained from the Cubase SX era, such as the upper Inspector area.

Mmmmhhh, well, I think the left side looks better. The content is easier
to grasp and is easier on the eye.

Am I the only one who feels this way?

I would say the left looks better but the right is more consistent with the rest of the software. I would add they both look ugly

AdvancedFollower · Post by **AdvancedFollower** » Fri Sep 15, 2023 9:12 am

I'm not a huge fan of the "flat" fad in UI design, but at least it looks more consistent now since most of the rest of the GUI had already transitioned to this style.

thebutler · Post by **thebutler** » Fri Sep 15, 2023 9:17 am

enroe wrote: Fri Sep 15, 2023 9:04 am Mmmmhhh, well, I think the left side looks better. The content is easier
to grasp and is easier on the eye.

Am I the only one who feels this way?

Yes, ok I agree - the new has also lost a bit of personality... mind, it is a twenty-year old design. We have to move on.

Also, how often are you actually rummaging around in here and not doing those things elsewhere anyway (channel settings, mixer channel).? Also, you'll surprise yourself... its amazing how quickly you'll become accustomed.

no workflow killer involved here...

Don't let yourself get a 'thing' about it... 100% no going back...

Where is Cubase 12.5 or 13? [Update: It's here C13 is released!]