Old 02-16-2012, 03:35 AM   #1
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Default Bender Theme

Bender is a theme I made for my mastering studio, because I was in need of a professional looking and clean theme. The default theme is very well made so I based my theme on it, just removed a lot of colors and made it look simpler. Fader caps by Nick Moritz.

v4.3 - Now with red and white fader caps available in mixer panel and track panel. Bug fixes.

v4.2 - Theme updated with new mixer panel layouts and also some bug fixes.

v4.1 - Theme updated with new track panel layouts. Bug fixes.

v4.02 - New colors, fader caps and toolbar buttons.

v4.00 - Initial release.

You can download the latest version in the stash: https://stash.reaper.fm/theme/1036/Be...ReaperThemeZip

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Old 02-17-2012, 12:30 AM   #2
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Thanks for sharing, first of all. I'm using it in the moment and find it really comfortable and easy to handle.

Thanks again!
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Old 02-17-2012, 03:08 AM   #3
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one of the best!
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Old 02-20-2012, 03:37 PM   #4
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Excellent work !

My new default
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Old 02-22-2012, 06:48 AM   #5
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May be better to use default meter_strip_v_rms.png.

Also i express my gratitude bendermasteringstudio.
I released an update Desaturate theme.
https://stash.reaper.fm/theme/953/Des...ReaperThemeZip
And made similar adjustments colors in Bender_4.0.ReaperTheme.
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Old 03-01-2012, 03:32 AM   #6
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I actually had the time to update the original theme... New toolbar buttons, new layout, colors, faders.... Now in stash!
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Old 03-01-2012, 09:38 AM   #7
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I actually had the time to update the original theme... New toolbar buttons, new layout, colors, faders.... Now in stash!
Very nice, Bender. Thanks.
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Old 04-24-2012, 07:31 AM   #8
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Theme updated with new track panel layouts. Bug fixes.

https://stash.reaper.fm/theme/956/Bender%20Theme

The file still says v4.02 but it's the new v4.1, I don't know how to change that on the stash.
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Old 04-24-2012, 05:36 PM   #9
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This remains a very cool piece of work. Thanks, BMS.
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Old 04-24-2012, 10:15 PM   #10
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Love it but why doesn't the mixer have multiple layouts? Just the default...
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Old 04-25-2012, 06:20 AM   #11
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Love it but why doesn't the mixer have multiple layouts? Just the default...
Working on it... I'll add it in next version!
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Old 04-25-2012, 11:40 AM   #12
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Working on it... I'll add it in next version!
Can't wait! I love the large mixer view. If it had that, it'd be my default!

That's be awesome if that envelope lanes followed the same
Color scheme.

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Old 04-26-2012, 08:49 AM   #13
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This theme is my choice from all the themes currently available; great work! It's clean, and may not have the best eye-candy, but it seems to keep everything clean and easy to work with.

I'm anxious for the next version with multiple mixer layouts. Seperators would make it perfect for me!
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Old 04-26-2012, 10:39 AM   #14
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Theme has been updated for v4.2 with various mixer panel layouts.

Already available in the stash: https://stash.reaper.fm/theme/982/Bender%20v4.2
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Old 04-26-2012, 11:46 AM   #15
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Thanks! It's much appreciated!
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Cool. Clean layout and colors. Much appreciated.
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Old 04-29-2012, 01:41 AM   #17
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This is a cracking theme and my new default, many thanks.
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Old 04-30-2012, 09:46 AM   #18
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I have tried a few theme's but everything just wants to change TOO much, this is basic, small changes. Looks GREAT on my 27" iMac and my new default, CHEERS!
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Soooo nice and cool to the eyes. How can I get the dual pan layout in the screenshot? Can't seem to find it; stuck in single pan mode.
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Soooo nice and cool to the eyes. How can I get the dual pan layout in the screenshot? Can't seem to find it; stuck in single pan mode.
It's in the project settings, there you can choose the pan settings for each project.

You'll need to change the master mixer layout to "Stereo Pan" also.
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Old 05-02-2012, 02:27 AM   #21
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Thanks so much, kind sir! Will give it a go.

EDIT: Lovely! I learn something new about Reaper everyday. Literally!

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Old 08-12-2012, 01:50 AM   #22
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New version already in the stash and this thread has been updated!

Version 4.3 includes new fader caps as layouts and more bug fixes.
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How you set only meters on Master track in track panel?
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Nice work!
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How you set only meters on Master track in track panel?
Go to the main menu, Options > Layouts > Master Track Panel > Big Meter
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Old 08-13-2012, 09:26 AM   #26
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Bender...you might find this entertaining, but...I just read your thread and and as I saw the theme. I'm oooing and aaaahing.....I went right in and downloaded it and as I bring it up and look at it I'm thinking....waitaminut....there's nothing different from the one I'm using now.....DUUUUH. It was the one I was using. Evidently, I read about this theme a while back and had the same thoughts then.
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Old 08-16-2012, 02:28 AM   #27
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This truly is the best theme IMO.

Question - Can you change the Master fader colour? Or could that be a future update
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This truly is the best theme IMO.

Question - Can you change the Master fader colour? Or could that be a future update
Thanks!

I'll add it on next update...
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Old 08-16-2012, 05:58 AM   #29
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Thanks!

I'll add it on next update...

Legend.

I do have one issue though. Minor. When I select a track, it's hard to tell what track I've selected because I feel the selected track could be hightlighted a bit lighter.

I have quite alot of tracks in my template and I use the track mamanger to quickly scroll and select tracks. It takes me a good few seconds to recognise where the selected track is in the mixer. It's just a bit hard on the eye. I went back to the default to compare and it's much easier to recognise what track is selected because the highlight is brighter. Is it possible to change this my self? If not, I am putting in a request that when you select a track, the highlight is brighter. Right now it's just quite close to the same colour that all the non selected tracks are, to me at least.
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still my fav theme
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Old 08-16-2012, 11:54 AM   #31
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The best user firendly/beautifull ratio
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Old 12-29-2012, 12:56 PM   #32
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Wonder what happened to this....
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Wonder what happened to this....
It's now called Focus theme.

http://forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?t=115635
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