Preface: I recently updated from C12 to C14 (skipped 13). I remember reading here that several people back then were highly critical of the new UI changes, but I was really shocked how bad it really was. I know that application looks are highly subjective and that several people also like the new lo…

[image] sempondr: similar thread that was locked Why was it locked?

[image] Aleque: Why was it locked? My guess it’s because it painted Steinberg in a bad light for prospect buyers who may visit this forum before making purchase - many users were unhappy and upset about this flat grey-on-black visual mess with tiny fonts etc. that Cubase has become.

Here’s another GUI example between the toolbar designs. [Steinberg Cubase Pro - GUI Toolbar Comparison v1.0] I have highlight in green the areas that I personally like better, and highlighted areas in red that I don’t like. [Steinberg Cubase Pro - GUI Toolbar Comparison v1.1] Notes: In the p…

Lol - it’s built up over many years and is a shining testament to how lazy and impatient I am (I want all my instruments on tap all the time)

I think your redesign is a significant improvement. Better use of precious screen space and more legible = faster workflow

Found that old thread I mentioned before: [image] Cubase 13 is great, but the look changed for the worse Cubase From the moment I started using Cubase Pro 12 in March of this year I loved the GUI. It felt different from everything else, neither Mac nor Windows, very origin…

It feels like someone is intentionally sabotaging the advancement of the GUI… between that and the horrible decision to change the whole menu structure a few ids back… I’m just waiting for another DAW to catch-up so I can bounce… literally//

[image] RIL: Readability is not about “taste”. //Rolf I see your point about readability, and I agree — it’s crucial. But design is a balance of many elements, including functionality, usability, and yes, personal taste. We all have different preferences when it comes to color, layout, and s…

Assuming everyone reads from left to right… I like a dot before the fader for Pre, and a dot after the fader for post. I have never figured out why they chose what they did. Arrows? IMO that adds potential confusion.

The pre and post fader icons are the worst designs ever, I never remember what is what by looking at them, and eventually I memorized the function by the orange and blue colors.

Cubase 14 GUI design regressions

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sempondr December 24, 2024, 2:37am 360

Found that old thread I mentioned before: