Old 10-18-2019, 12:38 AM   #41
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OK, I have to say that this theme is near perfection for me. It is surely an upgrade (for me) from Solaris_LCS, very clean and functional. As my workflow is very mixer-centric, a theme like this has great impact on my speed and efficiency.

A little more feedback, after working a few hours with this theme (and in relation to Luna):

- I really like that the track names are a bit illuminated. It makes finding the name, and by that the track, that much more easy on the eyes.

- The fader level (below the VU-meter) is placed very well (much better than in Luna) and something I actually use for checking if fader pairs are set similar.

- The VU-meters (in the default mixer strip) could be a tad higher, say 30-50%. In Luna the default strip can be resized which takes care of that. Would be a nice option in Mahina as well.

- At first I was missing the input assignments as they only show up when you arm a track, but they also show as a popup when you mouse over and I actually like it this way now. Makes for a much cleaner layout.

-The only thing currently really missing is a little bar in the FX-controls showing the level set, like it's visible in the send controls.

I don't switch themes, I work with just one that 'does it for me' and Mahina hits all the marks so far. So thank you very much for this beautiful theme.
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Old 10-20-2019, 07:46 PM   #42
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OK, I have to say that this theme is near perfection for me. It is surely an upgrade (for me) from Solaris_LCS, very clean and functional. As my workflow is very mixer-centric, a theme like this has great impact on my speed and efficiency.

A little more feedback, after working a few hours with this theme (and in relation to Luna):
Thanks for checking it out and giving your perspective.
I made quotes appear in green from this point to save space.

I really like that the track names are a bit illuminated. It makes finding the name, and by that the track, that much more easy on the eyes.
Yes, they are part of Albert's original Solaris design.
I think they work really well in this theme.

The fader level (below the VU-meter) is placed very well (much better than in Luna) and something I actually use for checking if fader pairs are set similar.Thanks!
That area was part of the Envelope section in Albert's original design.
I found an earlier version from him that used it as the Vol label instead and thought that was a better, more efficient choice.

The VU-meters (in the default mixer strip) could be a tad higher, say 30-50%. In Luna the default strip can be resized which takes care of that. Would be a nice option in Mahina as well.
LOL, 30-50% is not a 'tad' higher to me, it's pretty big change.
The default in Luna has the FX section outside of the WALTER layout and that allows the resize feature, but it gives the cramped first FX at the top.
It also loses the border around the FX section so that area doesn't look as nice.
I may create a version of Mahina without the Flex Fader layouts and will explore other possiblities at that time.

At first I was missing the input assignments as they only show up when you arm a track, but they also show as a popup when you mouse over and I actually like it this way now. Makes for a much cleaner layout.
Perfect!
That's how it's supposed to work.
I also use the record state to remove the monitor button until needed on some layouts as well.

The only thing currently really missing is a little bar in the FX-controls showing the level set, like it's visible in the send controls.
Not aware of level bar for the FX section.
can you point me to a theme that has this?

Or just get the Solaris_LCS VU-section in Mahina and be done with it
LCS_Gold has a large IO box at the top of the Mixer layout.
It was part of Albert's original design that I changed slightly to suit my tastes:

you can see it in context here.
I may re-instate if/when I make a new version.

I don't switch themes, I work with just one that 'does it for me' and Mahina hits all the marks so far. So thank you very much for this beautiful theme.
You're welcome!
I appreciate the thoughtful feedback.

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Old 10-20-2019, 10:13 PM   #43
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Thanks for checking it out and giving your perspective.
You're welcome. Happy to give a tiny bit of time back to such great theme development. And thanks of course for considering my suggestions.

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LOL, 30-50% is not a 'tad' higher to me, it's pretty big change.
Yeah, me looking at a 2K monitor full screen mixer gives a bit of a skewed perspective probably
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The only thing currently really missing is a little bar in the FX-controls showing the level set, like it's visible in the send controls.
can you point me to a theme that has this?

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Old 10-22-2019, 02:40 AM   #45
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can you point me to a theme that has this?
Not sure if I recall this correctly, so it's possible I'm wrong in assuming this exists. Will dig around a bit in other themes I've used over the years to see if something shows. I let you know.
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Old 10-22-2019, 08:06 AM   #46
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Not sure if I recall this correctly, so it's possible I'm wrong in assuming this exists. Will dig around a bit in other themes I've used over the years to see if something shows. I let you know.
Thanks, I'd like to check it out if does exist.

I found the link I gave to see the I/O panel posted above in context was broken.
I fixed the link, but you see it here

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Old 08-05-2022, 10:48 PM   #47
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I've started using this excellent Theme.

Something about it is so clear, and easy to work with.

I do have a question ?!?

With the main MASTER section [right side].

Is there an option to have a Master FADER ??

If there already is ... how do I switch that in ?

Thanks for any guidance.

Great Theme.

-- EDIT ----

ah ..... I found it.

nice

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Old 08-06-2022, 09:02 AM   #48
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I've started using this excellent Theme.
Something about it is so clear, and easy to work with.
Thanks! It's based on a design from Albertxxxx

I need to mention that this version is no longer supported.
Please try the new version:
LCS_Mahina_SE

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Originally Posted by RJHollins;2583831I do have a question ?!?
With the main MASTER section [right side
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Is there an option to have a Master FADER ??
If there already is ... how do I switch that in ?
Thanks for any guidance.
Great Theme.
-- EDIT ----
ah ..... I found it.
nice
I'm a little surprised you din't get the Master witha fader by default or did you mean on the TCP?
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This version of the theme is no longer supported.
Please try the new version:
LCS_Mahina_SE

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Old 08-06-2022, 05:59 PM   #50
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This version of the theme is no longer supported.
Please try the new version:
LCS_Mahina_SE

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ah ... I mis-spoke/typed ... I am running the SE version.

But to answer, when I first installed this Theme, the main Master FADER was not showing
[speaking of the Master module that I have pinned to the bottom right side].

There is the 'master' trk where all the Tracks are located [left side]. That one had
the small fader.

As I looked at the Theme options, I now, did find the Fader version [including some nice colors].

This Theme is so comfortable to work with. Everything clean, clear.

Thank-you for your work !
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