Imperial_LCS mod

[BobF]

I have a FaderPort too. Love it. I've finally reached the point where I'm automatically using the tool that has the "shortest path" to perform whatever function I need. If I'm already on the qwerty, I use a hot key if I have one set up. If I already have my hand on the mouse, I use that. If I'm backed up with a guitar, or I'm on the MIDI keyboard, the FaderPort is quickest/easiest. The FP is also easiest when leaned back into the sweet spot to mix.

I changed my mouse mods to Toggle the Transport from middle-click in the arrange window. Having the Transport floating and positioned bottom center of the main window works pretty good. The only niggle is accidentally rolling the wheel when trying to middle-click

It's beautiful. Nearly 3-1/2 minutes in the arrange view at a usable zoom level

[ReaperMadness]

Oh, now you're just showing-off.

Nice set-up.

[BobF]

Originally Posted by ReaperMadness

Oh, now you're just showing-off.

Nice set-up.

Obvious, huh?

Thanks. I'm jazzed

[lucas_LCS]

Sorry, Bob.
Unfortunately, I don't have a 4K monitor, so I am unable to make alterations to accomodate those resolutions.

Originally Posted by BobF

The problem starts as the main window is stretched beyond 1920 wide.

This reminds me of an old joke:
Man goes to the doctor and says: "Doc, it hurts when I do this."
Doctor says: "Don't do that."

;D

[BobF]

Originally Posted by lucas_LCS

Sorry, Bob.
Unfortunately, I don't have a 4K monitor, so I am unable to make alterations to accomodate those resolutions.


This reminds me of an old joke:
Man goes to the doctor and says: "Doc, it hurts when I do this."
Doctor says: "Don't do that."

;D

That's cool, Lucas. It's actually handy the way I'm using it with the transport floating.

You may not realize it yet, but you really want a 4K display

[lucas_LCS]

Originally Posted by BobF

You may not realize it yet, but you really want a 4K display

Oh, I already know I want one.
My budget says 'No' for at least another year.
Fortunately, they'll be much cheaper by then.

[SEA]

Originally Posted by White Tie

That is not correct.

There are a lot of Imperial mods out there that seem to be based on each other, leading back to the very initial release of the theme, rather than on my more recent much enhanced and bugfixed versions, and some of them are also to some degree broken.

Hey White Tie! Do you keep Imperial current with the latest builds? I've been using it for like at least a year plus. Do I need to download and reinstall it again?

BTW - How can I tell which build it is and if I need to update it?

Thanks again for all you do!

[lucas_LCS]

Originally Posted by SEA

Hey White Tie! Do you keep Imperial current with the latest builds? I've been using it for like at least a year plus. Do I need to download and reinstall it again?

BTW - How can I tell which build it is and if I need to update it?

Thanks again for all you do!

I doubt White Tie will see this here.
His Thread for Imperial is here: V4 Theme : WT Imperial
No one has posted to that thread since last Sept.

I will answer as best I can, but I'm only guessing.
a) My understanding is that Imperial was made for Reaper 4 partly to show what could be done with the new WALTER system.
I don't believe he has updated it for or plans to update it for Reaper 5.
b) if you downloaded it in mid to late 2015 you should have the latest and final version.
c) if it has the 'None More Black' layouts then you have the latest and final version.

[SEA]

Originally Posted by lucas_LCS

I doubt White Tie will see this here.
His Thread for Imperial is here: V4 Theme : WT Imperial
No one has posted to that thread since last Sept.

I will answer as best I can, but I'm only guessing.
a) My understanding is that Imperial was made for Reaper 4 partly to show what could be done with the new WALTER system.
I don't believe he has updated it for or plans to update it for Reaper 5.
b) if you downloaded it in mid to late 2015 you should have the latest and final version.
c) if it has the 'None More Black' layouts then you have the latest and final version.

Thanks Lucas!

Enjoying your version now as well!

[daniel88v8]

I create ny own layout.
Now i

[lucas_LCS]

Originally Posted by daniel88v8

I create ny own layout.

Making your own is always best.
That way you get everything you want.

.

[GSam]

Thank You Lucas, really nice Theme!

But i have problem with making Folders. How to create new Folder in to Track Panel? I can not find this information.

[lucas_LCS]

Originally Posted by GSam

How to create new Folder in to Track Panel?

click and drag the track you want as a child track up the the track you want as the parent track until you get a blue line along the bottom of the parent track.
It's similar to moving a track to a new position, but instead you keep dragging it a bit more until the blue line indents on the left, then let go.

[GSam]

Originally Posted by lucas_LCS

click and drag the track you want as a child track up the the track you want as the parent track until you get a blue line along the bottom of the parent track.
It's similar to moving a track to a new position, but instead you keep dragging it a bit more until the blue line indents on the left, then let go.

WOW! It is really very easy. :-)
Nice. Thank you Lucas.

[ReaperMadness]

A couple of questions:

1. In the Theme Tweaker, "Track Title Font" effects the font of the Track Number (in the Mixer only) and the font of the Track Name in both MCP and TCP. Is there a way to change the color of these?

2. "Track Panel Text" effects only the TCP Track Number Color. Is there a way to change this font?

[lucas_LCS]

Originally Posted by ReaperMadness

A couple of questions:

1. In the Theme Tweaker, "Track Title Font" effects the font of the Track Number (in the Mixer only) and the font of the Track Name in both MCP and TCP. Is there a way to change the color of these?

2. "Track Panel Text" effects only the TCP Track Number Color. Is there a way to change this font?

looks like you will need to edit the values in the RTCONFIG.txt file
Track number:
tcp.trackidx.font
tcp.trackidx.color

Track Name:
tcp.volume.label.color

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[ReaperMadness]

Originally Posted by lucas_LCS

looks like you will need to edit the values in the RTCONFIG.txt file
Track number:
tcp.trackidx.font
tcp.trackidx.color

Track Name:
tcp.volume.label.color

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Thanks, Lucas. And may God help me going into the RTCONFIG.txt file.

Cover me - I'm goin' in.

EDIT: Should one of those read "MCP..."?

[lucas_LCS]

Originally Posted by ReaperMadness

Should one of those read "MCP..."?

only if you want to edit those settings in an MCP layout.

I recommend you make a copy or backup of the RTCONFIG before touching it.
You may know the following already, but I put here for others who may be interested.

MCP = mixer
TCP = track

The TCP section is the first set of layouts.
The default has no name and is the first layout listed in each section.
Each of the layouts following the default start with LAYOUT and finishes with ENDLAYOUT.
some layouts may be nested inside others.
Layouts that are nested are using some or most of the code from the layout it is inside of.
The simplest example of this is usually for a different fader color.

The TCP section is first after the Global settings at the top and TRANSPORT is last.
the order of the sections is:
- TCP
- TCP MASTER
- MCP
- MCP MASTER
- ENVELOPE
- TRANSPORT

There is normally a divider with a name to make finding each one easier
Alternatively, you can tell which section you are in by what follows the SET command on each line.
example
SET TCP.xx.xx
SET MASTER.TCP.xx.xx
SET MCP.xx.xx
SET MASTER.MCP.xx.xx
and so forth.

all of this is explained in the guide much better

/

[ReaperMadness]

Thanks, Lucas - Helpful as always.

[ReaperMadness]

Red "LED" FX-Bypass placement is off on MCP "Tracking" layout when selected...



I still love this mod, Lucas. I'm always trying new ones but, with great relief, come back 'home' to "LCS Mod".

[lucas_LCS]

Originally Posted by ReaperMadness

Red "LED" FX-Bypass placement is off on MCP "Tracking" layout when selected

fixed!

CHANGE LOG:
06/30/2017
- v.2.9.2
- fix graphic bug for MCP tracking layout

re-download and unzip the file to access the theme.
If you have made any changes to the theme simply drop the files attached to this post into the Tracking folder to update your version

[SubbaseDnB]

for some reason reaper dont see this theme under options-themes?
ive placed the theme in installdata-colourthemes

running win 7 64bit

[lucas_LCS]

Originally Posted by SubbaseDnB

for some reason reaper dont see this theme under options-themes?
ive placed the theme in installdata-colourthemes

running win 7 64bit

If you just copied the file Imperial_LCS-mod_v2.zip that you downloaded to the ColorTheme folder Reaper worn't see it.

you have to unzip the file after you download it to get to the actual theme file named:
Imperial_LCS-mod_v2.9.2.ReaperThemeZip
copy that file to the Color Theme folder

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[SubbaseDnB]

Originally Posted by lucas_LCS

If you just copied the file Imperial_LCS-mod_v2.zip that you downloaded to the ColorTheme folder Reaper worn't see it.

you have to unzip the file after you download it to get to the actual theme file named:
Imperial_LCS-mod_v2.9.2.ReaperThemeZip
copy that file to the Color Theme folder

/

thanks figured it out,awesome theme,was wondering if there is a way to change the colours of the mixer panels(the blueish ones)or is the colour "Hardwired" into the theme?

[lucas_LCS]

Originally Posted by SubbaseDnB

...was wondering if there is a way to change the colours of the mixer panels(the blueish ones)or is the colour "Hardwired" into the theme?

if you mean the top section of the mixer panel, you would have to edit the background PNG file for that layout to change the color.
you can tint it by just choosing a track color.

[martingall]

Hi!
Very good stuff !

just for better comfort, could you tell me where (in your rtconfig.txt) I could change the FONT and the SIZE of the red moving time of the transport, please ?



Thanks in advance.

Cheers

[lucas_LCS]

Originally Posted by martingall

Hi!
Very good stuff !

Thanks! White Tie's original design was fun to work with.

Originally Posted by martingall

just for better comfort, could you tell me where (in your rtconfig.txt) I could change the FONT and the SIZE of the red moving time of the transport, please ?

open the Action List
type 'theme'
doubleclick 'Show Theme tweak/configuration window'
In the theme tweak/config window:
scroll down and find:
TRANSPORT STATUS TEXT (changes text color)
TRANSPORT STATUS FONT (changes font and font size)

once you find the text color, font and font size combonation you want, you must click on the 'Save Theme' button.
it will overwrite the current settings, so make a backup of the theme before doing this.
If you don't save it, the changes will be lost the next you load the theme.
.

[martingall]

Thank you very much !
You're the best ! ;-)

[Igor Mazurov]

Dear Lucas_LCS, could You add in the Layouts/Mixer Panel/Extended FX and Extended FX Black with Colored Faders, please?...

Kind regards

[lucas_LCS]

Originally Posted by Igor Mazurov

Dear Lucas_LCS, could You add in the Layouts/Mixer Panel/Extended FX and Extended FX Black with Colored Faders, please?...

Kind regards

Hi Igor,
The theme is finished for me at this point.
More fader colors are possible if you mod the theme yourself.
Adding faders is possibly one of the simplist layouts to add.

See posts #94 and #103 for more info:
https://forum.cockos.com/showpost.ph...4&postcount=94
https://forum.cockos.com/showpost.ph...&postcount=103

[Igor Mazurov]

[QUOTE=lucas_LCS;2013339]

Hi Lucas, thank You very much, i'll try to do it myself, hope it's not so difficult... Thanks again

Kind regards

[lucas_LCS]

Originally Posted by Igor Mazurov

If You can find a little bit of time to help me to add two layouts to MCP I would be very grateful...

Unpack the theme.
Download the RTconfig file attached to this post and put it in the theme's image folder.
copy the fader_red & fader_yellow folders into the extended_black folder.
open the new fader folders and delete all the files except mcp_volthumb.png
repack the theme.

[CEART]

Hi
I installed Imperial_LCS-mod_v2.9.2, and go testing and tweaking, following directions and advises. While the blackface transport is nice, I prefer and love the white from previous versions (not digital racism implied which I note is not available as an option now, while in old version there are 'Layout default', 'Blackface' and 'compact' options, now the new version bring 'Layout default' and 'centered'
There is some way I could get it back as an option in new LCS version ? I am missing something?

Aside note.
Although with some experience years in other DAW's, I am new to Reaper, and one of the aspects that grab me as to many newcomers, is the incredible graphic customization power inside of this incredible program. In an equal measure I am amazed for Lucas work at his impressive and useful Imperial theme! Thanks Lucas for sharing this wonderful sample of imaginative code to us!

http://www.houseofwhitetie.com/reape...rt_default.png

[White Tie]

Originally Posted by CEART

Thanks Lucas for sharing this wonderful sample of imaginative code to us!

http://www.houseofwhitetie.com/reape...rt_default.png

You're welcome!

[Igor Mazurov]

lucas_LCS

Thank You very much!!!...

[lucas_LCS]

Originally Posted by CEART

Hi
I installed Imperial_LCS-mod_v2.9.2, and go testing and tweaking, following directions and advises. While the blackface transport is nice, I prefer and love the white from previous versions (not digital racism implied which I note is not available as an option now, while in old version there are 'Layout default', 'Blackface' and 'compact' options, now the new version bring 'Layout default' and 'centered'
There is some way I could get it back as an option in new LCS version ? I am missing something?

Hi CEART,
The mod was built mostly for my preferences and I prefer the transport to be smaller, so that larger layout was removed.
You would need to copy the layout code into the appropriate location in the RTconfig file and the copy the related image files to the image folder.

Originally Posted by CEART

Aside note.
Although with some experience years in other DAW's, I am new to Reaper, and one of the aspects that grab me as to many newcomers, is the incredible graphic customization power inside of this incredible program. In an equal measure I am amazed for Lucas work at his impressive and useful Imperial theme! Thanks Lucas for sharing this wonderful sample of imaginative code to us!

http://www.houseofwhitetie.com/reape...rt_default.png

You're welcome, CEART, but as White Tie is pointing out above, this is a mod of his Imperial Theme.
The link you posted is to his website.
Any thanks should always include him.

[lucas_LCS]

Originally Posted by White Tie

You're welcome!

Thank you!

[lucas_LCS]

Originally Posted by Igor Mazurov

lucas_LCS

Thank You very much!!!...

You're welcome!

[CEART]

Sorry for my delayed reply Lucas,my apology, sadly I have to comment the same day July 25 my father pass away after a fall caused him a massive cerebral inflammation, he was 84.

Originally Posted by lucas_LCS

Hi CEART,
The mod was built mostly for my preferences and I prefer the transport to be smaller, so that larger layout was removed.
You would need to copy the layout code into the appropriate location in the RTconfig file and the copy the related image files to the image folder.

Thanks, Lucas. I must go step by step getting expertise in that theme item.

Originally Posted by lucas_LCS

Hi CEART
You're welcome, CEART, but as White Tie is pointing out above, this is a mod of his Imperial Theme.
The link you posted is to his website.
Any thanks should always include him.

Thanks for make clear it, Lucas, my apology, I mistakenly confused myself about.
In any case, thanks to both, my dad used to say "the connection of working minds with an good idea prolongs its serviceable life, sometimes forever, meaning really a project come true"

[CEART]

Originally Posted by White Tie

You're welcome!

White Tie, I am browsing at you work, amazing! including Imperial theme of course. A good (Reaper)theme is much more than 'covering the queen with a formidable dress' it is more like a worker suit with the best functionalities that justify its design, while preserve the WOW factor.
Kudos to you.