Piano Roll Notes in version 1.0.3 vs 1.1.3

[Echo]

Hi There... it might have also been an issue with other members, i didn't check the posts/threads but in my situation when spending a couple of hours on Lmms, my eyes due to the brighter notes against a slightly darker background in version 1.O.3 caused irritation and redness of the eyes. Whereas switching lately to version 1.1.3 which has a more subtle ( less brighter notes) and a slightly less darker background, i've noticed a considerable difference and can literally spend hours upon hours without any discomfort of the eyes.Then again, it could very well just be my weaker eyes ?...In any case i thought i would bring this to your attention and also thank you for making this change in Lmms 1.1.3

From a loyal Lmms user...i hope to be uploading some pieces to Soundcloud soon.

Also a shout out to member George Dobrev (gdd )... ( if you're reading this ) for all the SF2 links...Thank you.

[musikbear]

Welcome to the community!
There has been a lot of talk about accessibility for sight-impaired users.
Especially for a music program, this has imo importance.
The problem with excessive contrast between piano-roll background and note brightness, is however new, and in next release (problem plaqued, alas) notes are different from 1.1.3.
However
Piano-roll is very themeable!
You can change both background and note-color, and make your own contrast-difference!
You do need to know a little about CSS and especially the rgb codes, but these are the lines you need to change

Code: Select all

PianoRoll {
	background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);
	qproperty-gridColor: rgb( 128, 128, 128 );
	qproperty-noteModeColor: rgb( 255, 255, 255 );
	qproperty-noteColor: rgb( 119, 199, 216 );
	qproperty-barColor: #4afd85;
}

The higher the value in a rgb-code, the brighter the color
255,255,255 is 100% white
0,0,0 is black

Before you make changes in your

Themes/style.css

Do backup the file!!

Only a code-editor will display the codes reasonably, so you need to dl one if you dont have one..
All and all its a bit of a hazzle for someone who never used CSS before, so if you like to have a new color-scheme in piano-roll, just draw it, in the colors you like at upload as a png (lossless) Then i can very easily make a new style.css for you. Just let me know, if you need that. Protecting the eyes, is insane important, but you are good just now, if i understood you correctly (I have made my grid brighter, btw ;)

[Echo]

@Musikbear...thank you for the reply;

I have absolutely no knowledge of the CSS coding system and to attempt it would be the equivalent to performing
a heart transplant surgery Lets hope the new version does not cause visual discomfort... I can always switch back to 1.1.3
( if still available ) or take up your offer of finding a solution...thank you for that.

PS...just curious, are the moderators as yourself and the others part of the Sourceforge team that designed/developed the
LMMS software from it's inception ?

[musikbear]

yes and no, everyone can work on the project, and there has been a swift change in 'personnel', some have been participating for many years, some has recently offered to help.
You can read much more on how to participate here:
https://lmms.io/get-involved/
And not just coders are wanted :)

[tresf]

are the moderators as yourself and the others part of the Sourceforge team that designed/developed the LMMS software from it's inception ?

Some of the originators are still around (tobydox invented the software and still helps with a few components) but the majority of development has been continued through volunteers that have an interest in fixing problems and making the software better.