VISUAL INTERFACE

by **wilhelm** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 9:56 am

hi everyone

I have listened to the demo video's provided by MOTU and am very impressed with the sound quality of "Ethno".

I would like to know how users feel about MOTU's visual interface.

My impression =

It looks TERRIBLE , UGLY & HIDEOUS !!!!!!!

I would like to see a simple and CLEAR design , something that feels professional.

A lot of software producers could learn a great deal from Adobe in this regard.

WHY DO WE HAVE TO WORK WITH INTERFACES THAT LOOK LIKE TOYS WHILE THEIR SOUND QUALITY IS SO SUPURB ???

I do not understand this, do YOU ?

by **mhschmieder** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 10:19 pm

Everyone is different. I happen to love Ethno's interface above almost any other that I own. I find it very clear and easy to traverse. I wish Kontakt was this easy, but I'll eventually buy Mach Five after V2 comes out.

I wish other vendors would take a hint from MOTU. Every MOTU product that I own (or have owned, as in the case of MSI), is visually gorgeous and professional looking and inspires confidence.

So how's that for a contrary opinion? :-)

by **wilhelm** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 1:36 am

one cannot argue taste

however

music is about listening

personally ;

interfaces that have unnecessary graphics , curves , colors , cute buttons , etc

make using software too much of a visual experience .

i like things clear and simple rather than CUTE

that is what i understand under the term 'professional'

by **papageno** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 3:23 am

wilhelm wrote:I do not understand this, do YOU ?

We are all humans and humans have actually a very limited understanding about things. You are a human too, try to focus on things youdo understand. That way your life will me much easier.

by **wilhelm** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 10:56 am

excuse me , we are not talking philosophy here

i just would like to know from people what they think of the visual interface of ethno

thanks

by **papageno** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 11:04 am

wilhelm wrote:excuse me , we are not talking philosophy here

You are excused.

About inrerface: I cannot say that I like it but I cannot also say that it is too ugly and disturbing.

by **James Steele** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 11:10 am

wilhelm wrote:excuse me , we are not talking philosophy here

i just would like to know from people what they think of the visual interface of ethno

Somebody told you. Sorry you did not get the answer you wanted. I too think the interface is good and I like it. If you think that an unnatractive, tech looking, square buttons, "professional" interfaces is best, you should probably get yourself a Windows machine and Cubase or something.

by **wilhelm** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 12:35 pm

pro does not mean tech looking or boring at all

take a look at ableton live
very fresh look
yet very simple and clear

anyone ?

by **carrythebanner** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 2:20 pm

"Pro" is a very subjective term. I personally think the UI is OK -- it doesn't slow me down or confuse me (though I'll admit it could be smaller, as it really dominates a small screen).

by **mhschmieder** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 5:07 pm

All of MOTU's interfaces are mood-setting, and for me personally, this helps put me in the right frame of mind for using them musically and appropriately.

I agree though that it might help to shrink the overall size of the GUI, as it does indeed make it a bit difficult sometimes to cross-reference other things on the screen at the same time (not that this is often necessary).

by **charlie_bne** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 12:52 pm

wilhelm wrote:hi everyone

I have listened to the demo video's provided by MOTU and am very impressed with the sound quality of "Ethno".

I would like to know how users feel about MOTU's visual interface.

My impression =

It looks TERRIBLE , UGLY & HIDEOUS !!!!!!!

I would like to see a simple and CLEAR design , something that feels professional.

A lot of software producers could learn a great deal from Adobe in this regard.

WHY DO WE HAVE TO WORK WITH INTERFACES THAT LOOK LIKE TOYS WHILE THEIR SOUND QUALITY IS SO SUPURB ???

I do not understand this, do YOU ?

Ehhhh... dude ,, were you high when you wrote that? I totally understand if you were. Dont worry, we still love ya

About da interface, Ethno is focused on Tribal, ethnic sounds from arond the world. The inteerface is consistent with the sounds, its inspiring.

Jesus christ...

by **papageno** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 12:57 pm

charlie_bne wrote:Jesus christ...

I suggest that we leave him out of this subject.

by **charlie_bne** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 1:07 pm

papageno wrote:
charlie_bne wrote:Jesus christ...

I suggest that we leave him out of this subject.

haha

by **shadoe42** » Fri Jun 29, 2007 10:35 pm

wilhelm wrote:pro does not mean tech looking or boring at all

take a look at ableton live
very fresh look
yet very simple and clear

anyone ?

Wow and hear I thought Ableton's interface doesn't look like it has been updated since the commodore 64. Maybe it just my Windows machine's interface.

by **DanS** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:11 am

I like the I/F, and yeah Ableton's graphics were done freehand in MS Paint...