Just watched all the videos, I don’t see anything in terms of improved custom instrument creation/editing which for me personally, I know the world doesn’t revolve around me, is pretty disappointing.
I’ve never used any included sounds/kits/presets - I do solely custom instrument creation.
I was really hoping for a list/excel style editor where all components/features of all pads and all their layers can be seen and edited, multi-selected edited, all on one scrollable page.
-Page
—Pad1
—Pad2
——Layer 1
——Layer 2
etc
The fact you can have 32 layers per pad, but be confined to working with those cramped tabs which are difficult to read, can become disordered, etc… Just doesn’t feel like 2026 UI/UX.
I guess I’ll have to start learning custom instrument building in Halion… It’s just a little more intricate than I want - Groove Agent provided a happy medium for me for quick custom library sound design.
I don’t use the integrated mixer much either - usually just put my creations to separate outputs and mix/effect in Cubase.
So not sure I’ll upgrade right away - I’ll have to dedicate “exploring-new-upgrade-time” into Halion development learning time.
Other than that, update looks great for non-sound/non-instrument design users. Just not for me.
edit
I made a more in depth Feature Request thread here: