AmpGUI DP Themes (now at AMPGUIMODS.NET)

[amplidood]

Can you share the knowledge. I want to fix it in my modified Dark Mod.

From original Dark or Dark Complete...they don't have the InfoBar end fix yet.

[amplidood]

Fun with Gold....

[James Steele]

You know... VERY INTERESTING CONCEPT, man! I had been thinking about this with your send knobs and how they go completely neutral when completely off (-infinity). If only DP defaulted unused sends to that instead of unity. But the concept is that only controls that are relevant should pop out at you. No competition for your attention from controls that aren't applicable to the current mix.

Also in your gold example, it might be interesting to have a similar pan know when panned straight up? Like an arrow in the up direction? Or here's an idea... a knob in the same muted color with just a muted letter "C" for "center"?

Just thinking out loud. Like this hard left hard right idea though. Perhaps an add on for Clarity?

[amplidood]

Also in your gold example, it might be interesting to have a similar pan know when panned straight up? Like an arrow in the up direction? Or here's an idea... a knob in the same muted color with just a muted letter "C" for "center"

I had the exact same thought at first. I actually tried it with an up arrow, a C, blank, you name it. With the arrows for hard left right, it was just one too many differentiations in that particular control group. Made scanning a bit complicated.

You are right about it being annoying that DP defaults to sends at unity. What the hell studio would ever have and intern zero a board at unity. Dumb. Thank God for "Temporarily group visible tracks".

[toodamnhip]

This has become a creative outlet for me that I never knew needed letting out. I'm still learning a ton and don't think I've achieved GUI nirvana yet...but we're getting there together, right?

A little change of subject, but just for a minute...

This is just a thought regarding the little one in your arms there in your avatar. There's nothing kids love more than to see their parents doing something productive that they can be proud of the final outcome. It's a great chance to show the little one what you do, how you go about it, and to explain where DP comes from, and how you are altering what is already there. In the mind of most little kids, they would see what you're doing and assume that you're creating DP right there at your desk, then tell all their friends "my dad created the world's best recording studio software..." It's cute, but embarrassing to the child when she learns she (innocently) exaggerated. Better to hear you explain it in detail, so she'll know that you're taking something great and making it BETTER! And that very few people can do this. And that you have a following of fans here at MOTUNation who love what you do. This can make a kid really proud, while incorporating her into what you're doing and making her a part of it.

Set her up with a computer with similar graphics software and give her some of the files you work on, and teach her to use paint bucket, select tools, and so forth (when she's ready). By keeping your kids' computers up to date, and making sure they have things that stimulate their interest and give them hands-on control of their own creations, you will raise extremely bright children. This is one of the keys to empowerment! And it makes such a difference in a kid's life. Don't ever underestimate what they can do; they'll surprise you.

And I seriously think you DO have a talent worth emulating and inspiring your kids with.

There were years when I could not buy a new computer for myself, but I always made sure my kids had the latest Macs and plenty of software -- games, drawing programs, word processors, encyclopedias, dictionaries and so forth -- to keep them busy and fascinated. They are so talented now! They literally grew up with the dotcom age and saw games go from little arcade things (which are still great fun) to complicated role playing games, or 1st-person shoot-em-ups. My daughter freaked out her male friends in high school by kicking their asses at Quake3 Arena easily and consistently. They took her to conventions and filmed her playing. She had the high score on every game in our house, and not by a little bit, but by millions. That's what happens when they grow up with these things.

Now she could care less about games; she's at Yale in her final year, and has lived more than most people my age. Computers, information, music (both to listen to and play), outdoor trips and outings, and parents that inspire them... That's some of the stuff that creates great kids. Don't leave it to the teachers; you've got a teachable moment right there, and seeing you so into what you're doing will make your kid(s) thrilled to learn about it.

Shooshie

Inspiring words my friend.

[amplidood]

Gold Complete 2.0 coming... loads and loads of tweaks and improvements. Laptop users might appreciate one little tweak. Who can find it first....

[amplidood]

Just thinking out loud. Like this hard left hard right idea though. Perhaps an add on for Clarity?

It's in 1.2.1

[zed]

Laptop users might appreciate one little tweak. Who can find it first....]

I'm not a laptop user, so I'm not sure I'm on the right track... but I can see that the Mac menu names have been truncated. Could that be the tweak?

This one looks real sweet. The colors on the buttons are very tasteful, and I like the way you've made them seem backlit. I'll be grooving with this one for sure.

When are you gonna get around to doing mods for all the MOTU plugins? I really want a Trim plugin that looks a bit more vintage, with some scratches and dings and realistic knobs. If you won't do it for us, I may have to do that one myself.

(And I'm more than half serious.)

[tripit@earthlink.net]

Really diggin the Clarity, but the background in the MIDI editor is a little too dark unless you have all your MIDI colors set to something light. What's the image file for the background on the MIDI editor? I could probably change that out myself.

Meanwhile, I've been using the Simple, which I also really dig.
Any chance you'll add the new send/fader stuff to the Simple as well?

Excellent work, really takes DP to a new level.

[amplidood]

Really diggin the Clarity, but the background in the MIDI editor is a little too dark unless you have all your MIDI colors set to something light. What's the image file for the background on the MIDI editor? I could probably change that out myself.

Meanwhile, I've been using the Simple, which I also really dig.
Any chance you'll add the new send/fader stuff to the Simple as well?

Excellent work, really takes DP to a new level.

Thanks so much.

Check out the DefaultStyle reference guide to find the xml parameter to tweak to where you need it. I discovered it can't be below a certain level without making the bars disappear.

You can freely move .png files between mod versions. Have no fear

[James Steele]

Also in your gold example, it might be interesting to have a similar pan know when panned straight up? Like an arrow in the up direction? Or here's an idea... a knob in the same muted color with just a muted letter "C" for "center"

I had the exact same thought at first. I actually tried it with an up arrow, a C, blank, you name it. With the arrows for hard left right, it was just one too many differentiations in that particular control group. Made scanning a bit complicated.

You know, I just installed the latest Clarity mod and really think it looks great. Had an idea though as far as what we were talking about here. I noticed I have a good amount of mixing boards that are just stereo buses or stereo effects returns. A good deal more channels with the pan knob at the 12:00 position than those panned hard left and right. I guess basically most of my stereo audio board tracks are panned straight up.

Any way this started me thinking-- maybe it might be cool to have the muted pan knob with a "C" for "center" *INSTEAD* of the hard left and right arrows? All the pan knobs for stereo returns, etc. that are center "set-and-forget" would blend in and just tracks that were panned away from center would appear normal? What do you think?

[amplidood]

Any way this started me thinking-- maybe it might be cool to have the muted pan knob with a "C" for "center" *INSTEAD* of the hard left and right arrows? All the pan knobs for stereo returns, etc. that are center "set-and-forget" would blend in and just tracks that were panned away from center would appear normal? What do you think?

I'm sure it would be fine to have the option for those that wanted it. I only see a problem for mono tracks that are at center. I'll make it so the option is there.

[James Steele]

Any way this started me thinking-- maybe it might be cool to have the muted pan knob with a "C" for "center" *INSTEAD* of the hard left and right arrows? All the pan knobs for stereo returns, etc. that are center "set-and-forget" would blend in and just tracks that were panned away from center would appear normal? What do you think?

I'm sure it would be fine to have the option for those that wanted it. I only see a problem for mono tracks that are at center. I'll make it so the option is there.

Hmmmm... it might not be a problem for mono tracks would it? They're the same knob set, right? So in other words "center" is sort of a "default" and blends. Anything other than center is indicated by the knob position. Any way, thanks for indulging my stream of consciousness here. Ummm... love your work!

[amplidood]

Hmmmm... it might not be a problem for mono tracks would it? They're the same knob set, right? So in other words "center" is sort of a "default" and blends. Anything other than center is indicated by the knob position. Any way, thanks for indulging my stream of consciousness here. Ummm... love your work!

Sorry, so much going on in my life right now it takes me literally 3 reads before my brain engages. I will indeed fool around with the center indication versus the hard left hard right.

[James Steele]

Hmmmm... it might not be a problem for mono tracks would it? They're the same knob set, right? So in other words "center" is sort of a "default" and blends. Anything other than center is indicated by the knob position. Any way, thanks for indulging my stream of consciousness here. Ummm... love your work!

Sorry, so much going on in my life right now it takes me literally 3 reads before my brain engages. I will indeed fool around with the center indication versus the hard left hard right.

Hey listen... no worries man. Do what you need to do... and know that we ALL appreciate what you've been doing with your mods. Thanks.