BobXX Posted Sunday at 10:22 AM Share Posted Sunday at 10:22 AM (edited) When first installed, Sonar starts with this default user interface / color scheme: If we compare with one of the 2 main old CbB/Platinum interface (Mercury): we can notice that the new default interface: - doesn't show buttons borders (only their labels...) - knobs are barely visible, with no enough objects/background contrast🤐. Changing the color scheme with "light" and all the others (except one) all these problems remains the same: the interface is difficult to read and very tiring. The only one... that partially solves the problems 😌: is the "Mercury Classic": similar the old CbB / Platinum "Mercury", without 3D**, but maintaining a sufficient readability. "Tungsten Classic" doesn't reach the same readability. ** NOTE: why no 3D ? Probably because the new UI is vector based, not bitmap based. This allows the UI to have new options (See last rows in the Preferences / Customisation / Display menu) to scale objects for best viewing results from little to very big monitors, maintaining the highest graphical quality. However, we can expect some improvement in the future also on "3D" point of view. If you like it, just go in the Preferences / Customisation / Colors settings, and simply set "Mercury Classic", then "Apply" and "OK: Enjoy. Edited yesterday at 07:08 PM by BobXX 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor55 Posted Sunday at 03:21 PM Share Posted Sunday at 03:21 PM I couldn't agree more. For me, Mercury Classic is the best by far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Tata Arias Posted Sunday at 05:19 PM Share Posted Sunday at 05:19 PM Dark for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol_Jonesey Posted Sunday at 05:50 PM Share Posted Sunday at 05:50 PM Tungsten for me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xoo Posted Sunday at 07:20 PM Share Posted Sunday at 07:20 PM Cosmic. Man. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmp Posted Tuesday at 05:51 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 05:51 PM I'm surprised this issue still hasn't been addressed. Even if we were able to use some parts of some Color Schemes and parts of others, that would pretty much solve 90% of my issues. Some Color Schemes are ok with some areas and other ones are better in other areas. We really need a Theme Editor like we had with Platinum and CbB. After using Sonar exclusively for more than a month, I went back to CbB, so far the activation problem hasn't kicked me off CbB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Nicholls Posted Tuesday at 07:23 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 07:23 PM We have been told that color customization options are "coming soon". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmp Posted Tuesday at 07:26 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 07:26 PM 2 minutes ago, Colin Nicholls said: We have been told that color customization options are "coming soon". So good to hear. I hope I can continue using CbB until that happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobXX Posted yesterday at 01:49 PM Author Share Posted yesterday at 01:49 PM (edited) On 10/7/2025 at 7:51 PM, gmp said: I'm surprised this issue still hasn't been addressed. Even if we were able to use some parts of some Color Schemes and parts of others, that would pretty much solve 90% of my issues. Some Color Schemes are ok with some areas and other ones are better in other areas. We really need a Theme Editor like we had with Platinum and CbB. After using Sonar exclusively for more than a month, I went back to CbB, so far the activation problem hasn't kicked me off CbB. In the meantime have you tried to use the "Mercury Classic" ? Isn't so bad, even if it's the only one "usable" IMHO. Edited yesterday at 06:52 PM by BobXX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmp Posted yesterday at 02:37 PM Share Posted yesterday at 02:37 PM Yes I've used Mercury Classic and it's good, but not so good in certain areas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB99 Posted yesterday at 03:25 PM Share Posted yesterday at 03:25 PM (edited) I think the Bakers are working very hard on the graphics updates. And I also think it is fair to surmise that they do not want to do so in a way that creates a problem with the major audio functions of the program and the like. I do not know of any DAW that is awesome in all areas. It seems like it is "always something" with any of them. Meanwhile, we are dealing with really great people and we should be optimistic and patient, in my humble opinion. Edited yesterday at 03:25 PM by AB99 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvatore Sorice Posted yesterday at 04:29 PM Share Posted yesterday at 04:29 PM 1 hour ago, AB99 said: I think the Bakers are working very hard on the graphics updates. And I also think it is fair to surmise that they do not want to do so in a way that creates a problem with the major audio functions of the program and the like. I do not know of any DAW that is awesome in all areas. It seems like it is "always something" with any of them. Meanwhile, we are dealing with really great people and we should be optimistic and patient, in my humble opinion. Totally agree. I've said it before but it bears repeating. The Bakers are GREAT! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Morgon-Shaw Posted yesterday at 05:58 PM Share Posted yesterday at 05:58 PM 3 hours ago, gmp said: Yes I've used Mercury Classic and it's good, but not so good in certain areas It's the least worst to my eyes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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