@bluebell I understand your concerns, but that’s not the case here.
Modifications:
1_ The waveform now utilizes all available usable space when maximized:
Nothing changes position or gets hidden. The goal is simply to make use of the available space where it matters—for the waveform.
2_ Splitter bar:
The addition of a bar to hide either the GEN section or the Elements section follows this same logic. Nothing is hidden by default; the user decides how to organize their workspace based on what is most comfortable for the task at hand.
3_ New proposed layout change for GEN parameters.
Distributing the parameters across two rows instead of one offers several advantages:
The waveform gains space even without maximizing.
Mouse travel distance to access elements is reduced (a minor improvement, but an improvement nonetheless). It is also better organized: the first row is for waveform editing, and the second is for audio modification.
The "Group" is essentially a MIDI control... and I think it belongs in the list: Element | Group | Sample... but it has always been located there.
Maximizing not only provides more space for the waveform but also looks more aesthetically pleasing.
Drawbacks:
The height in the non-maximized state would increase... However, it should match PadthV1, so it isn't really a problem.
PS
Other proposals...
I have one more proposal I’m currently testing; it’s not difficult to implement (the fact that I’m testing it proves that), and I believe it vastly improves the workflow.
I want to make a video to present it to all you...
@bluebell I understand your concerns, but that’s not the case here.
Modifications:
1_ The waveform now utilizes all available usable space when maximized:
Nothing changes position or gets hidden. The goal is simply to make use of the available space where it matters—for the waveform.
2_ Splitter bar:
The addition of a bar to hide either the GEN section or the Elements section follows this same logic. Nothing is hidden by default; the user decides how to organize their workspace based on what is most comfortable for the task at hand.
3_ New proposed layout change for GEN parameters.
Distributing the parameters across two rows instead of one offers several advantages:
The "Group" is essentially a MIDI control... and I think it belongs in the list: Element | Group | Sample... but it has always been located there.
Drawbacks:
The height in the non-maximized state would increase... However, it should match PadthV1, so it isn't really a problem.
PS
Other proposals...
I have one more proposal I’m currently testing; it’s not difficult to implement (the fact that I’m testing it proves that), and I believe it vastly improves the workflow.
I want to make a video to present it to all you...