CC-NV5088 - Model 1 & MkII

[cincikat69]

Originally Posted by benf

Hi Cincikat,

Tried a little MKII yesterday night. I find it wonderful except three points :
- the selected track color isn't different enough to be sure at first sight of which one is selected
- I usually put on every track the automatic arm record on selected track. That way, the record arm button changes from red to orange whether the track is selected or not, which colors are very close. Maybe a blue, or a yellow should be better ?
- the folder management look is just fine, except on first level where the yellow borders are not visible enough.
That last point is more an impression than a true necessity. Maybe, by using more the theme, I'll get the habit of it.

I know I split hair and I suppose the global look doesn't permit certain colors or shiny ones.

Whatever, you have made a wonderful work, and that theme is certainly my top one. I'll tell you when I'll have tested it on my 17" laptop.

I will definitely take those in consideration for the next updates...

And please do let me know how they do on the laptop.

Thank you for the kind words! (~:

[cincikat69]

Originally Posted by tgraph

I've been using the MKII for about a week.. it had a little learning curve with text on the buttons and the metering up top.. but those small things took only a short time to get used too... definitely has an analog console feel to it.. I really am enjoying it now.

Awesome! That's what I hope for. (~:

[cincikat69]

v1.02 is available...

For users of v1.01 - emails will be sent out this weekend.

[Dannii]

Originally Posted by cincikat69

v1.02 is available...

For users of v1.01 - emails will be sent out this weekend.

What are the changes?

[cincikat69]

Originally Posted by ReaDave

What are the changes?

Oh yeah...lol.


v1.02 Changelog:

- new improved faders (Model 1 & MkII)
- improved button size and text visibility (Model 1 & MkII)
- new buttons (MkII)
- updated bg graphics to the Model 1
- changed volume dB markings to more exact Neve specs (Model 1 & MkII)
- peak readout added (Model 1 & MkII)
- added the Alternate MCP layout to the Model 1
- code changes to some MCP layouts (Alternate, FX Aux & Big Fader) (Model 1 & MkII)
- reduced the size of some elements for an overall smaller footprint

[Dannii]

One thing I have noticed is that there is no clipping indicator on the meters. Also, there's no numerical peak value display on the channel meters. There is on the masters though.
These two things are very important for my workflow.

[cincikat69]

There are clip indicators...

And I have added the peak readout to this update. I just didn't list it, so I am correcting that now. My bad... (~:

[Dannii]

Originally Posted by cincikat69

There are clip indicators...

I guess you mean the update has them? They are not showing here with the current version.

Originally Posted by cincikat69

And I have added the peak readout to this update. I just didn't list it, so I am correcting that now. My bad... (~:

Ah. Cool

[cincikat69]

Originally Posted by ReaDave

I guess you mean the update has them? They are not showing here with the current version.

That's odd because they have been there all along, and show up with no problems here.

Now I'm very curious as to why you don't see them...probably something in the settings on your end. Did you use the settings in the .jpeg that came with the themes showing the meter and volume/pan setup for them to function properly?

[Dannii]

Originally Posted by cincikat69

That's odd because they have been there all along, and show up with no problems here.

Now I'm very curious as to why you don't see them...probably something in the settings on your end. Did you use the settings in the .jpeg that came with the themes showing the meter and volume/pan setup for them to function properly?

That was indeed the problem. I have the meters set to a very specific setting to match my theme (the meter max value is 1dB), if I set it to 6dB, they work on your theme but look quite odd in mine. Pity we couldn't specify things like this with WALTER. It would make both theme compatibility and themer work much easier.

[cincikat69]

Originally Posted by ReaDave

That was indeed the problem. I have the meters set to a very specific setting to match my theme (the meter max value is 1dB), if I set it to 6dB, they work on your theme but look quite odd in mine. Pity we couldn't specify things like this with WALTER. It would make both theme compatibility and themer work much easier.

Ok, cool...was the only reason that made sense to me. Glad at least we got that figured out.

And indeed, that is on my "wish WALTER would let me" list. But that's a whole other discussion that could go on quite a while, lol. (~:

[mikka]

Thank you so so much for sending me the CC-NV5088 MKII (modified peaks)!

The peak levels are displaying great on all tracks EXCEPT for the Master Output Track.

Please are you able to display the peak level on the Master Output too? Then theme will be TOTALLY PERFECT for me and I'll stop bothering you any further!!!

Many thanks as always for your excellent hard work!

M

[cincikat69]

Originally Posted by mikka

Thank you so so much for sending me the CC-NV5088 MKII (modified peaks)!

The peak levels are displaying great on all tracks EXCEPT for the Master Output Track.

Please are you able to display the peak level on the Master Output too? Then theme will be TOTALLY PERFECT for me and I'll stop bothering you any further!!!

Many thanks as always for your excellent hard work!

M

You're most welcome!

And they are showing on the master (at least should be), just at the bottom of the display...I'll see what I can do about moving them to the top for the next update...

And, thank you! (~:

[hopi]

"A themer's work is never done"

"WALTER will FALTER"

[mikka]

Originally Posted by cincikat69

You're most welcome!

And they are showing on the master (at least should be), just at the bottom of the display...I'll see what I can do about moving them to the top for the next update...

And, thank you! (~:

Ahhhh yesss!! I see them at the bottom! That's good! If you are able to put them at the top on your next update that would be great! Just loving this theme!!!

[cincikat69]

Originally Posted by mikka

Ahhhh yesss!! I see them at the bottom! That's good! If you are able to put them at the top on your next update that would be great! Just loving this theme!!!

Awesome! That's what I like to hear. (~:

[cincikat69]

New v1.02 is here! The info and screenshots in the first post have also been updated.

An email has gone out to everyone containing both Model 1 and MkII 1.02 versions. So, be checking those in-boxes!

A few of you good people received a 1.02 "pre" release a couple days ago. Please overwrite them with these updates, as there are finalized changes in these.

For those who sent a PM here for request of a theme, please send a new PM or just send me an email (which is preferred and easiest).


Thank you, to all...

[XITE-1/4LIVE]

Thanks chief.

[cincikat69]

Originally Posted by XITE-1/4LIVE

Thanks chief.

You're most welcome, sir!



Overall, there has been a very positive response to this. And for that, I thank you all. (~:

[se7en]

Just want to say that this is the best theme for Reaper IMHO. Will donate soon. Thanks, Cameron!

[cincikat69]

Originally Posted by se7en

Just want to say that this is the best theme for Reaper IMHO.

Sounds like a man who knows what he's talking about.

LOL! Thanks Z (~:

[tgraph]

a question: how you you set folders and end of folders in the MKII v102 theme?

[benf]

I use SWS: Make folder from selected tracks.
I turned it into a custom action with
SWS: Select only parent(s) of selected folder track(s)
Layout: apply custom layout #x (for TCP separator)
Layout: apply custom layout #y (for MCP separator)

[cincikat69]

Originally Posted by tgraph

a question: how you you set folders and end of folders in the MKII v102 theme?

As benf stated, you use the 'SWS: Make folder from selected tracks'...I made a couple of custom toolbar buttons to make/unmake folders. I have a whole set of custom toolbars in the makings...just not ready, yet. If you want, I can send those buttons to make it easier for you.

[tgraph]

Originally Posted by cincikat69

As benf stated, you use the 'SWS: Make folder from selected tracks'...

that will work. I couldn't find anything so I was switching to a different theme to set them up. thanks

[benf]

Hi Cincikat,

The MKII theme works fine on my 17" laptop. I just noticed a disturbing thing on the In-line TCP layout (my favourite) : when I use a FX on a track, both the FX button and the enable FX one disappear when the track is selected. They're replaced with the FXin button. To open that track FX window, I have to select another track so both the FX buttons reappear and I can click on it.

[cincikat69]

Originally Posted by benf

Hi Cincikat,

The MKII theme works fine on my 17" laptop. I just noticed a disturbing thing on the In-line TCP layout (my favourite) : when I use a FX on a track, both the FX button and the enable FX one disappear when the track is selected. They're replaced with the FXin button. To open that track FX window, I have to select another track so both the FX buttons reappear and I can click on it.

Cool! Good to know it works. (~:

And do you mean the In-line MCP layout? When you rec arm a track the FX switches to Input FX (for recording). But the In-line TCP layout shows them all, even when armed/selected. So, I'm not sure why that would happen. It doesn't here on my end...

Are you using v1.02?

[benf]

Originally Posted by cincikat69

Are you using v1.02?

Yes. And the problem happens on the TCP. Not the MCP.

[cincikat69]

Very odd, indeed... Is it happening on both desktop and laptop? Maybe a silly question, but I just can't find any reason why that would happen. I've checked, and rechecked, and tested...all working properly.

Could you possibly email me a screen capture of it? I'm really curious to see, and wanting to resolve it for you.

[cincikat69]

Just checking in... How are things with the themes?

[ProfRhino]

thanks, I'm extremely happy with MkII !
Definitely my keeper !
I'll send you the promised screenies next week, looks beautifully clean with perfect readability now.
One small request if you don't mind - is there a way to "set back" tracks inside folders noticeably in the track list, like in the default theme ?
I use lots of folders, so that would be nice.
thanks a lot,
Rhino

[benf]

Originally Posted by cincikat69

Very odd, indeed... Is it happening on both desktop and laptop? Maybe a silly question, but I just can't find any reason why that would happen. I've checked, and rechecked, and tested...all working properly.

Could you possibly email me a screen capture of it? I'm really curious to see, and wanting to resolve it for you.

Well, I think I found the reason why. The FX buttons disappear when the REC function is armed and as I automatically arm the selected track...

[benf]

Originally Posted by cincikat69

Just checking in... How are things with the themes?

Except the problem I told you and the Rec arm button that turns from red to a near orange, it works fine for me. Thanks a lot for your kindness and that beautiful piece of art.

[cincikat69]

Originally Posted by benf

Well, I think I found the reason why. The FX buttons disappear when the REC function is armed and as I automatically arm the selected track...

I sent you a PM yesterday concerning that...it will explain, and an easy fix. (~:

[cincikat69]

Originally Posted by ProfRhino

thanks, I'm extremely happy with MkII !
Definitely my keeper !
I'll send you the promised screenies next week, looks beautifully clean with perfect readability now.
One small request if you don't mind - is there a way to "set back" tracks inside folders noticeably in the track list, like in the default theme ?
I use lots of folders, so that would be nice.
thanks a lot,
Rhino

That's what I like to hear... Cool, thank you!

Yeah, I have some ideas about the folder views that I'm working on...some pretty cool stuff, just seeing where it goes. So, yeah...we'll see. (~:

[ProfRhino]

Originally Posted by cincikat69

That's what I like to hear... Cool, thank you!
Yeah, I have some ideas about the folder views that I'm working on...some pretty cool stuff, just seeing where it goes. So, yeah...we'll see. (~:

That's what I like to hear... Cool, thank you !
Just back from tinkering around with it for a few hours, relax, it's only about the track / item colouring as I prefer a lighter view here, and adding some toolbar functions and stuff.
Wouldn't even dream of messing with the theme itself anymore, it's just wonderful the way it is now.

Cheers,
Rhino

[cincikat69]

Originally Posted by benf

Thanks a lot for your kindness and that beautiful piece of art.

You are very welcome! (~:

[cincikat69]

Just checking in, and letting you good folks know that there should be an update by the first of the new year. Not anything too major, but still some cool stuff. Of course, I think this is something cool already... (~:


And if any are interested in trying out the alpha test version of my latest theme in the NV series, please do check the link for the 1014 in my signature below.


Thank you...

[hopi]

cinci! fyi cool is spelled kewl

[benf]

Thanks a lot Cicncikat.