FR: Easier patch cable routing view
Posted: 15 Jan 2008 02:00
First off, I just wanted to say that I had no intention of buying another VST anytime soon, because I thought I had enough. But after foolishly installing the demo I was blown away and had to buy it. I didn't think I would get on with a modular setup, due to the complexity, but I love the fact that you aren't limited in the way you sometimes are with pre-patched synths. Great product!
Anyway, on to the feature request. My biggest immediate complaint has to do with how you see the routing of the patch cables (or how you don't see them, rather). When you have a bunch of modules on screen, it's difficult to tell where things are going. I know you can compact them, but that's not ideal because it takes you out of your workflow. My suggestion would be for the option (so I don't get flamed by those who like the current way) of displaying translucent patch cables on top of the modules. What I mean is if a cable is routed to a knob, you would see it leading to and above that knob. By making it translucent you can still see the module underneath. Make sense? If not maybe I can whip up a mock-up in an image editor.
The other thing would be for a more visceral way of connecting the modules. I mean, manually picking up and dragging the cables around to where you want them. I think the Nord Modular software editor does this.
It just seems less intuitive to have to ctrl-click to make a connection, or right-click at the destination and then select the source. I can live with it, but click-dragging cables around would make me happier.
Anyway, on to the feature request. My biggest immediate complaint has to do with how you see the routing of the patch cables (or how you don't see them, rather). When you have a bunch of modules on screen, it's difficult to tell where things are going. I know you can compact them, but that's not ideal because it takes you out of your workflow. My suggestion would be for the option (so I don't get flamed by those who like the current way) of displaying translucent patch cables on top of the modules. What I mean is if a cable is routed to a knob, you would see it leading to and above that knob. By making it translucent you can still see the module underneath. Make sense? If not maybe I can whip up a mock-up in an image editor.
The other thing would be for a more visceral way of connecting the modules. I mean, manually picking up and dragging the cables around to where you want them. I think the Nord Modular software editor does this.
It just seems less intuitive to have to ctrl-click to make a connection, or right-click at the destination and then select the source. I can live with it, but click-dragging cables around would make me happier.