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DP8 velocity mod +

Post by OLB »

So after installing DP8 (I just couldn't resist...) I instantly missed the DP velocity mod and some colour adjustments of the MoTools theme.

The least I can do is I'd share them with you!

Velocity Mod ([original)

Image

I love the original DP6 verlocity mod and in DP8 it turned out it was a different file. So stop searching!

Here it is: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2539838/DP/dp8_velocity_mod.zip

How to: show package contents of DP8 -> Contents -> Resources -> English.lproj -> Images -> and then replace the PNG (and/or backup the original)

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For who is interested, I love the MoTools theme but I always found the background colours a bit too dark.

Examples:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2539838/DP/DP%20TO.png
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2539838/DP/DP%20MIDI.png

Here you can download the bundle: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2539838/DP/MOTo ... bundle.zip

I hope this adds something to the love for DP8! :dance:
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Re: DP8 velocity mod +

Post by OLB »

Little bump in case it got lost in the pile of threads :)

I can really recommend the larger velocities dots, so much easier to see and edit.

Anyway, happy DP-ing!

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Re: DP8 velocity mod +

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Len, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the velo mod, it will be helpful!

Also, as you're obviously in to the graphic side of DP, I thought I'd ask you if you have any recommendations about modifying a graphic part of DP that's bugged me since DP 5!
BTW, in the old days, I wrote to both AmpliDood & the french guy, who's name I can't recall, who did the original DP grahpic mods, and asked them if they had any solutions to this? *AT THAT TIME*, neither did. Anyway, here goes....

I'm referring to the Graphic (piano-roll) Editor (GE) and the graphic representations of notes. My problem is with the contrast (or lack thereof) between (a.) the color of the notes and (b.) the color of the GE background.
Now, as DP has 64(?) assignable track colors, I almost always use up all 64 in an orchestral template.

Now, if a particular "theme" that I'm using has a "light" color, the background of the Graphic Editor will be "light" and that's fine for tracks using "dark" colors (black, blue, purple, etc.), that will then produce "dark" colored notes. But, "lighter" colored notes (white, yellow, pink, etc.) will virtually disappear on the "light" background of the GE. And the same, in reverse, if I use a "dark" theme = dark GE background and dark colored notes disappear.

So that's it. THe more I think of it, the more I wonder if there really is any way (short of offering more colors) to get around this? Or maybe offer the option of "borders" on the graphic representation of the notes?
I just thought I'd get your (and any other) thoughts on this.

And again, thanks for the Velo mod!
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Re: DP8 velocity mod +

Post by OLB »

Thanks Willie. I'm not sure if I can help you with contrast of the notes. I must say I'm not an expert like Amplidood.

I know that you can change the colours of the backgrounds of the GE in every theme. Would that help? F.e. if you load my MoTools theme (in the first post) and switch it back and forth with the original DP MoTools theme you'll see the changes.

Could you may be post a screenshot of what you mean?

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Re: DP8 velocity mod +

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hey Len, thaks very much for that quick reply!
OLB wrote:I know that you can change the colours of the backgrounds of the GE in every theme. Would that help?
nah, I don't think so.... with a theme that created a "dark" background, "dark" notes (produced by selecting a "dark" track color) would still get very hard to see... same thing in reverse with a theme that produced a "light" background.
Sorry, AFAIK I can't "attach" anything here, but maybe in a PM, I can?
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Re: DP8 velocity mod +

Post by williemyers »

actually, kudos to James here! the light-grey background behind our posts is kind of just what I'm looking for!
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Re: DP8 velocity mod +

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williemyers wrote:Now, if a particular "theme" that I'm using has a "light" color, the background of the Graphic Editor will be "light" and that's fine for tracks using "dark" colors (black, blue, purple, etc.), that will then produce "dark" colored notes. But, "lighter" colored notes (white, yellow, pink, etc.) will virtually disappear on the "light" background of the GE. And the same, in reverse, if I use a "dark" theme = dark GE background and dark colored notes disappear.
Here's one way to deal with that:

1) Go into DP's preferences
2) Choose the "Track Colors" preference pane under the "Display" heading
3) Uncheck the box next to "In MIDI Editor"

Your MIDI notes will all appear black/grey from then on.

If you want you can do further down the list under the "Editing" header and choose the "MIDI Editing" preference pane and uncheck (if not already) the option "Shade notes using velocity" which may make things even easier to see.
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Re: DP8 velocity mod +

Post by johannes2510 »

Maybe it's because years passes and my eyes are not the same... but now I really want this velocity dots bigger! :)

@OLB (or anybody), if you are around there can you upload again your velocity mod please?

The link in this thread not work anymore.

Thanks.
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OLB wrote:So after installing DP8 (I just couldn't resist...) I instantly missed the DP velocity mod [...].

The least I can do is I'd share them with you!

Velocity Mod http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2539838/DP/dp8_velocity_mod.zip ...
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Re: DP8 velocity mod +

Post by OLB »

Hi Johannes,

Here is the download location again, I think I moved a folder or something.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ppcajj4jpra3g ... d.zip?dl=0
Just replace the file in your theme.

Cheers!
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Re: DP8 velocity mod +

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Thankyou OLB!

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Re: DP8 velocity mod +

Post by johannes2510 »

@OLB I can't find the cdDataCicn.png file.

DP 9.51 fresh install and the path I think is:

HD/LibraryApplication Support/Motu/Digital Performer/Themes/2 Medium Light.bundle (the theme I use).

Then show package content.

Contents/Resources.

Right?

Well in this Resources folder can't find the file "cdDataCicn.png " .

This is the list of the files in that folder:
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grooveSliderLabelPic.png
grooveSliderLabelPic@2x.png
kBigButtonIconSetNew_PictID.png
kBigButtonIconSetNew_PictID@2x.png
kCCCP29x29Memory_PictID.png
kCCCP29x29Memory_PictID@2x.png
kCCCP29x29Transport_PictID.png
kCCCP29x29Transport_PictID@2x.png
kCCCP31x31IconSet_PictID.png
kCCCP31x31IconSet_PictID@2x.png
kCCCP40x40IconSet_PictID.png
kCCCP40x40IconSet_PictID@2x.png
kControlPanelDisplayGlare.png
kControlPanelDisplayGlare@2x.png
kControlPanelPic.png
kControlPanelPic@2x.png
kDrumEditWiperIconSet_PictID.png
kDrumEditWiperIconSet_PictID@2x.png
kInfoBarPanel_PictID.png
kInfoBarPanel_PictID@2x.png
kMeterBridgeBkIconSet_PictID.png
kMixingBoardAutomationBackgroundIconSet_PictID.png
kMixingBoardAutomationBackgroundIconSet_PictID@2x.png
kMixingBoardBackgroundIconSet_PictID.png
kMixingBoardBackgroundIconSet_PictID@2x.png
kMixingBoardSoloMuteButtonsIconSet_PictID.png
kMixingBoardSoloMuteButtonsIconSet_PictID@2x.png
kMixingBoardSoloMuteButtonsLightIconSet_PictID.png
kMixingBoardSoloMuteButtonsLightIconSet_PictID@2x.png
kMixingBoardSoloMuteIconSet_PictID.png
kMixingBoardSoloMuteIconSet_PictID@2x.png
kOvalButtonIconSet_PictID.png
kOvalButtonIconSet_PictID@2x.png
kPaperFooterPict.png
kPaperFooterPict@2x.png
kPopupMenuIconSet_PictID.png
kPopupMenuIconSet_PictID@2x.png
kSFEditorOverviewIconSet_PictID.png
kSFEditorOverviewIconSet_PictID@2x.png
kSmallArrowIconSetID_PictID.png
kSmallArrowIconSetID_PictID@2x.png
kSmallMarkerIconsIconset_PictID.png
kSmallMarkerIconsIconset_PictID@2x.png
kSurroundPannerBackgroundIconSet_PictID.png
kSurroundPannerBackgroundIconSet_PictID@2x.png
kSurroundPannerNarrowBackgroundIconSet_PictID.png
kSurroundPannerNarrowBackgroundIconSet_PictID@2x.png
kTabHeaderBar_PictID.png
kTabHeaderBar_PictID@2x.png
kTBarIconSet_PictID.png
kTBarIconSet_PictID@2x.png
kTkOverviewIconSet_PictID.png
kTkOverviewIconSet_PictID@2x.png
kZoomPopUpBackgroundIconSet_PictID.png
kZoomPopUpBackgroundIconSet_PictID@2x.png
Style.xml
ThemeImage.png
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Re: DP8 velocity mod +

Post by OLB »

Hi Johannes,

I had a look and it seems that this theme uses the 'default' .png. You can find that in this location:

Applications: Digital Performer.app

Right click and 'Show Package Contents'.
Contents -> Resources -> English.lproj -> Images

Replace the .png there.

Here is the retina version btw: https://www.dropbox.com/s/m6s0u5wkv2mb9 ... x.png?dl=0

Hope this helps! (You're Dutch btw?)

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Re: DP8 velocity mod +

Post by johannes2510 »

Works! Thankyou very much OLB. :)

No I am "Italian" but with a very complex mix of origins.

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Re: DP8 velocity mod +

Post by mike_o »

Thanks for this.

Is there a way to make them larger than that?

I looked at the graphic file and it seems like there are several images packed into one tiny .png.

I'd like the dots to be about double that size.

Is there a way to do that?

Thanks.
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Kinda following.


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