Can I design my own GUI objects?

Question

The default graphics are not bad, but not keeping with current Apple design standards. Is there a way to upload my own graphical elements for buttons, sliders, etc.?

(Similarly, I should be able to upload my own textures/backgrounds, no? Or am I spoiled.  :-)  )

Answer 1

Thanks for your question! When you say "current Apple design standards" you would want aspect-ratio independent sliders like... Mainstage? I'd love to find a great example of A/R free controls that look good. 

Here's part of the answer to the question: http://mididesigner.com/qa/86/can-import-own-backgrounds-skins-for-controls-midi-designer?show=87#a87

I'm happy to dialog about this and even entertain suggestions about how the controls are currently drawn. Before that, though, take a slider and put it through its paces as far as aspect-ratio and see how it changes. 

Regarding background colors and textures, there are several issues. However, if you want to make a small, desaturated, repeating graphic which is a multiple of 64 pixels square, I would consider it for inclusion in the app.

Thanks!
Dan

Comments

lol just add transport!

Answer 2

Thanks for your question! When you say "current Apple design standards" you would want aspect-ratio independent sliders like... Mainstage? I'd love to find a great example of A/R free controls that look good. 

Here's part of the answer to the question: http://mididesigner.com/qa/86/can-import-own-backgrounds-skins-for-controls-midi-designer?show=87#a87

I'm happy to dialog about this and even entertain suggestions about how the controls are currently drawn. Before that, though, take a slider and put it through its paces as far as aspect-ratio and see how it changes. 

Regarding background colors and textures, there are several issues. However, if you want to make a small, desaturated, repeating graphic which is a multiple of 64 pixels square, I would consider it for inclusion in the app.

Thanks!
Dan