Originally Posted by justanoldmuso
2..cut down the learning cycle for new users ?
8..can the gui be configured to the users likeing ?
ie flexibile ? but how far should this be taken by the designers ?
in order not to bloat the app so its difficult to maintain by the app
programmers ?
9..how much does a user like the icons in the app ?
are there too many ? and have too many icons be used that might confuse the user ?
10..finally how much does the user like the overall look
of the app ? does it allow the user to work fast without haveing
to be diverted from the creative process ?
has too much 'flash' been used.

om

#2 That's why we are discussing a new GUI
#8 Again that is our intent!
#9 That's why I suggest that the current icons be used, and Let the user change them if he/she wants
#10 What ever it finally looks like, I'm sure it would be much better than it is currently is and PGM will never satisfy everyone.
as to the creative process, only the person using it can answer, so... again "PGM will never satisfy everyone".
as to 'flash' only the person using it can answer, so... again "PGM will never satisfy everyone".

With all of these mockups and suggestions, PGM really are the only one that has the finial say as to how it looks and functions.


FWIW

I'm sure that "good change" may not come by 2026 (Could be wrong), I think that maybe PGM could also consider this:

Release BiaB the same as always, with fixes and maybe some minor changes.

While working on a New multi platform BiaB, but rename it.....
PGSP= PG Session players
or
SSP= Studio Session players

Much like Cakewalk did with it's product when changing the name to Sonar.

Also, PGM always offers new "xxxPAC" each year, using the best "Studio Session players" in the music world.

I would also like to see if they could repackage some of their PAC's, make:

In styles include soloist, and Multi Drums
Blues styles
Country styles
Rock styles
Bluegrass styles
On...&..On...

Or do it by:

Detroit styles (Think Motown)
Alabama styles (Think muscle shoals)
Nashville Styles (Think Memphis mob)
La Styles (Think Wreaking crew)
Chicago styles (Think Chicago the band)
USA styles
British styles
On...&..On...

Perhaps also offer each pack as an audio pack.
Doing this would be easier on some peoples wallet! and over time, they may purchase more Audio styles, eventually having everything.

I feel that this would help with the new renamed BiaB

I say this because, I know of some people that do not like BiaB in it's current form, hence the do not own it.
If they hear that PGM has released a new software, they may just take a look at it and try it.




Robert smile

Last edited by robertw; 01/19/25 10:34 AM.