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muk
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Windows 11, yes. Thank you for the help! I appreciate it.
Cubase 13 - colors scheme customization thread
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MarcusD
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@muk - done the same for me, it's not imported the fader cap colours. I'm wondering if using * save marked preferences only * - might do the trick. Otherwise there's going to be some head scratching.
Although I'm starting to wonder if it's a little buggy. Because the colours change for mix console sections in project, but they don't apply in preferences and remain the default colours.
EDIT : Ok it's weird behaviour, but seems to be working for me now. Tried loading it in preferences, applied, then needed to close preferences / open it up again > choose a different preferences pre-set. Then repeat the process again but loading the green theme .xml and seems to have worked now.
Although I'm starting to wonder if it's a little buggy. Because the colours change for mix console sections in project, but they don't apply in preferences and remain the default colours.
EDIT : Ok it's weird behaviour, but seems to be working for me now. Tried loading it in preferences, applied, then needed to close preferences / open it up again > choose a different preferences pre-set. Then repeat the process again but loading the green theme .xml and seems to have worked now.
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jamesavery
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This looks lovely! Would you mind sharing the .xml preset file please?
Amazing! Would love to be able to use your color scheme, it is beautiful and much softer on the eyes! You mentioned this was a work in progress, at what stage are you? Would you need help? And do you plan on sharing your final result? (Would absolutely LOVE using this!)
Thanks!
youngpokie
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I would be very interested in any possible updates from people here who were customizing the colors in Cubase 13. I just started the trial and it was a shock visually (that's putting it mildly). In my case, the fonts on track names are also too thick and I don't know if there is a way to change that. My monitor is a basic 1980 hd, so maybe that has an impact.
Is it possible to somehow import the color scheme and Inspector layout from Cubase 12? Thanks!
Is it possible to somehow import the color scheme and Inspector layout from Cubase 12? Thanks!
Many years ago user Iro made a template which many liked. He even sold it for a small amount, so I'm not posting his. I'm not even sure if any contacts are valid any longer, but may be out there somewhere. It was well worth the $5 iirc.
But these are free, including a pastel set.
Again, it's personal preference, and I like the softer colors that make it much easier on the eyes day in and day out.
Cubase 5 set is so cool, could you please share where can we get it?@MarcusD great job, thank you!
For my personal taste, I really like it when all these colors are consistent.
I did something similar in previous Cubase versions (10, 12) with red, ocean blue or purple.
Channel EQ and inserts colours are mostly identical.
Maybe as inspiration for C13, here are a few older screenshots of the GUIs that I had used.
It took some work to make it that way. But it's really worth looking into it.
light brown+red style:
Cubase 5 style:
dark+purple style:
don´t forget that you can freely adjust these colours in Cubase:
- arrangement background
- channel EQ
- Inserts, sends
- fader meters
- fader caps
- event appearance
- big CR summing meter
and many other things.
devonmyles
Senior Member
I have mostly preferred dark themes in the past, but since N13 and the text situation etc...I've now got used to something a tad lighter with mostly black fonts and Icons (occasional white fonts for some reason), which I find easier on my eyes. I've drifted away from recent current Steinberg style in favour of something more hybrid, but it works for me, I suppose.
I have just the two themes and occasionally jump back to dark:
I have just the two themes and occasionally jump back to dark:
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youngpokie
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Thank you for posting this. It looks much better in Cubase 13 than the default. However I'm getting this message and unsure if this means some of the colors won't open or not set up in the color scheme:
Wow. The first not distracting Cubase interface I have ever seen. At least to my eyes. Looks like you could work for hours in it. Great.very nice!
I like it.
I love it haha can I have thist theme?I think it's an interesting unintended consequence of the new GUI that people are experimenting again with retro, grey colour schemes that are miles away from Cubase's current branding. Here's mine, which I find helpful for reducing the fatiguing high contrast of the factory settings:
