Could native English speakers chip-in on this?I wouldn't lose any sleep over it...
I solved it.HA! How many adult beverages did it take to come up with that?
It's now an acronym for Astoundingly Correct Unveiling VU.
I don't mind downloading a ZIPped collection of VUMeter skins.I'm glad you don't mind.
I'm glad you don't mind.That's good because apparently I'm losing mine.
But either I don't understand or I don't agree with what you are saying.Probably a little bit of both.
Also, if you are going to be a VU meter hoarder and are going to download many dozens of them, just do this:I'm not hoarding. I'm downloading them all to see how they look in an attempt to settle on just a couple.
I've been double-clicking on the container (top-level) ZIPI understand now, so you used the 'bulk' download button at the top of the Dropbox page.
I understand now, so you used the 'bulk' download button at the top of the Dropbox page.Yes, the "one-step" download. Which I belatedly realized that my laziness was what was creating my multi-step process. And I know there's nothing you can do about Dropbox's process.
Oh, and keep those great looking meters coming. For the record, SPL Mk2 Elemental Light is getting the most play and may be the runaway winner for me.SPL Mk2 Phred on the Outlook has been added.
SPL Mk2 Phred on the Outlook has been added.No hurry, but let me know if it's ever ready. :-)
It was ready and available some nine hours ago, when I wrote that it had been added ;-)SPL Mk2 Phred on the Outlook has been added.No hurry, but let me know if it's ever ready. :-)
… because quite a few of the skins I had looked at had the wrong settings in the INI file.Just curious, what sort of wrong settings have you observed in these VU meter skins?
It was ready and available some nine hours ago, when I wrote that it had been added ;-)Calming and very low key. I hardly notice it.
… because quite a few of the skins I had looked at had the wrong settings in the INI file.Just curious, what sort of wrong settings have you observed in these VU meter skins?
Would they not also come to light when used in AIMP? (and receiving some corrective complaints there?)
DejaVU Compact has been added.Nice, but small graphical glitch on the top meter - the base(?) of the needle shows above the scale.
Nice, but…You should probably present your but to the plugin creator.
I posted into the other thread about the display issues with your skins, I'll have a fix for AL-65 Elemental in the next versionIs the fixed AL-65 Elemental available yet (if so where?)? My favorite so far.
Is the fixed AL-65 Elemental available yet (if so where?)? My favorite so far.That's nice to hear. This VU meter has been a childhood love of mine, so I have put in some serious effort in creating this digital replica and trying to make it as a[c|cc]urate as it can be.
Why? Isn't the skin creator responsible for skin glitches? This is the only skin that shows this (minor) defect.Nice, but…You should probably present your but to the plugin creator.
Why? Isn't the skin creator responsible for skin glitches? This is the only skin that shows this (minor) defect.I'm not sure (as you seem to be) that this is a VU meter skin glitch.
I'm not interested in that either. So just keep your but to yourselves? ;-)
Besides, I'm not presenting my but to someone I haven't met personally.
I personally don't see anything "off," but I'm reacting to what BoringName said in his Reply #19 above:Is the fixed AL-65 Elemental available yet (if so where?)? My favorite so far.That's nice to hear. This VU meter has been a childhood love of mine, so I have put in some serious effort in creating this digital replica and trying to make it as a[c|cc]urate as it can be.
What is it that you think that needs to be 'fixed'?
Are you using the most recent version of the VUMeter plugin?
download DejaVU Compact LED calibrated (https://rebrand.ly/VU_meter_DejaVU_Compact)Did you not upload this yet? Or is the link incorrect?
Did you not upload this yet? Or is the link incorrect?Doh!
I placed it in the correct folder on my computer, but then forgot to activate the Dropbox application that then uploads it.Isn't it a little early to be using adult beverages?
It should work now?
Thanks for reporting phred.
Isn't it a little early to be using adult beverages?That seems to be on your mind a lot. (and you are wrong b.t.w.)
A calibrated version of DejaVU Compact has been added that also has peak indicators.I took the liberty of doing a mod version of this great meter with green/red LEDs:
( DejaVU Compact LED Calibrated )
I took the liberty of doing a mod version of this great meter with green/red LEDs:Great!
MusicBee v3.6.9076.34604P (Win10.0), 10 Nov 2024 21:37:
System.OverflowException: Value was either too large or too small for an Int32.
at System.Convert.ToInt32(Double value)
at MusicBeePlugin.VUMeter.SetPivotOffset()
at MusicBeePlugin.VUMeter.FillVertexArrays()
at MusicBeePlugin.VUMeter.Mi_LoadDefaults_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.RaiseEvent(Object key, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripMenuItem.OnClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.HandleClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.HandleMouseUp(MouseEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.FireEventInteractive(EventArgs e, ToolStripItemEventType met)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.FireEvent(EventArgs e, ToolStripItemEventType met)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStrip.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mea)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripDropDown.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mea)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStrip.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripDropDown.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)That being said, I feel like I'm doing something wrong as none of your .rar skins are appearing in the list of skins when right-clicking the meter panel and selecting "skins."That sounds like you haven't extracted the downloaded .rar files.
@hiccup...phred: when hiccup re-did all his VUMeter skins, he used the *.BIN format exclusively, which cannot be read inside of zip (or rar) files like the old AIMP analog format could--unzip them first. It's worth the extra step as BIN is a superior format. Be sure to include the *.ini file now used for tuning when present by versions 2.2+ of the plugin.
I appreciate all the time you've devoted to your meter skins.
That being said, I feel like I'm doing something wrong as none of your .rar skins are appearing in the list of skins when right-clicking the meter panel and selecting "skins."
I'm running MB 3.6.9076 P. I have updated VUMeter to 2.2.2. I exited MB and removed all the (working/visible) skins in \MusicBee\Plugins\VUMeter\VUSkins and then copied all your .rar files into that directory. I launched MB and the skins dropdown shows "Empty." If I put all the original .zips back in that directory, the skins show up.
A new member to the 'DejaVU Compact' family can be welcomed:hiccup thanks for this beautiful skin/meter, but the only version of Fischer's Lovebird in your DejaVu Compact package is the one without LED peak indicators--could you please add the LED one as well? These are bound to be "hits" :)
DejaVU Compact - Fischer's Lovebird
(available in two versions: one that has LED peak indicators and one that doesn't)
but the only version of Fischer's Lovebird in your DejaVu Compact package is the one without LED peak indicators--could you please add the LED one as well?It's there also.
While there is an indication below your DejaVu Compact download section saying "There are also variations that have LED peak indicators:", there is a sample screenshot but no link:Quotebut the only version of Fischer's Lovebird in your DejaVu Compact package is the one without LED peak indicators--could you please add the LED one as well?It's there also.
While there is an indication below your DejaVu Compact download section saying "There are also variations that have LED peak indicators:", there is a sample screenshot but no link:Yes there is.
Going to the first ""download DejaVu Compact" link only shows the non-LED versionPlease look again, it is really there.
You said, "There is a download link for DejaVU, and a download link for DejaVU Compact.QuoteGoing to the first ""download DejaVu Compact" link only shows the non-LED versionPlease look again, it is really there.
If you're punking me I get it but others besides myself would enjoy using these too.(https://i.imgur.com/YNP8ykQ.png)
DejaVU Compact - Fischer's LovebirdThis one's a beauty, hiccup.
This one's a beauty, hiccup.Thanks phred.
In layman's terms, what is the difference between this and your others that results in the long loading time? During which MB is non-responsive.
You offered to add/modify to go with other skins, so I'll ask...Sure, no problem.
Do you mean something like this?:I understand, but you made an 'official' release of DejaVU Compact for PotL with the lighter blue (205,220,237) and I felt it blended into the adjacent panels too much for my liking. That's why I requested the darker blue. Which makes it stand out more. I agree that changing the near-black would not look good at all.
I myself am not completely convinced about how that looks, maybe because (for this layout) the colours right above and right below the VU meter are both different from the VU meter border.
Also, the Frazzled Bee is a bit small and detailed for the limited available space, but I think I should be able to improve that a little bit if you make the order for this VU meter skin official.I do plan on making this available as an 'offiicial' PotL VU Meter (with a credit to you) but I'd understand if getting the Frazzled Bee larger is too much work, you can stop where you are and I'll issue it as is. Either way you've got my gratitude.
I do plan on making this available as an 'offiicial' PotL VU MeterYeah but, no but…
if getting the Frazzled Bee larger is too much work…It's not so much the size but also the low quality and the thin lines.
One question: do you know if the *.ini file settings are honored when used with Foobar and the plugin from oops, or is it seen at all? The meter itself works great there with both bin and the ini present, but I'm not sure what "lead" it is following. I'm guessing the ini is strictly a MusicBee thing.These accompanying .ini configuration files are a recent invention/suggestion by me, that BoringName has nicely implemented in his plugin.
Yeah but, no but…That sounds fair. But I'll also add it to the PotL skin thread so that folks who d/l the skin know a VU Meter is available.
I think mods of skins should be published by the person that created or modified it.
So when we have something that works and we agree on, I'll just add it to the DejaVU Compact repository.
Something like: DejaVU Compact LED - Fischer's Lovebird (phred on the lookout edition)
(I am guessing you want the LED version?)
You don't happen to have a higher quality source of it?No, I dug deep just to find that version. So let's make a deal. Forget about the Frazzled Bee. All it's doing is creating a Frazzled hiccup. You've done (or are doing) enough for me with just changing the skin color. The Frazzled Bee was just a bonus. Don't worry about it.
I'm calling it quits for today. I thought it would be quick and easy, but this also requires some resizing, which affects everything from the needles to the LEDs.
And it's making a mess of things when not having a clear head. (yep, guilty as charged on this Sunday evening ;-)
Forget about the Frazzled Bee.What Frazzled Bee?
And thanks.
These accompanying .ini configuration files are a recent invention/suggestion by me, that BoringName has nicely implemented in his plugin.OK thanks. I keep a shared skins folder between the two now that both are "tri-format."
So other plugins will not be aware of them, let alone will know what to do with them.
OK thanks. I keep a shared skins folder between the two now that both are "tri-format."I don't think that's relevant in relation to my VU meter skins? (which is what this topic is about)
What Frazzled Bee?Exactly.
For every next 'thank you' from you I will be delaying DCLFL-POTL by days increasing by a logarithmic scale similar to a decibel curve.COOL!!! Something else to look forward too.
I noticed that when the two new Lovebird skins are used with Foobar, the regular works fine but loading the LED version crashes the entire Foobar.To be clear, both work fine with the original foobar2000 plugin.
- DejaVU Compact LED - Fischer's Lovebird (Phred on the Lookout edition)That's exactly as I envisioned it. Nicely done.
has been added
(@phred, let me know if this is how you wanted it?)
The Fischer's Lovebird skins have been updated and should load a lot faster now.Loading time reduced by 50% here, thank you! Phred how about you?
Loading time reduced by 50% here, thank you! Phred how about you?Yes and no. But mostly yes.
MusicBee v3.6.9083.37660P (Win10.0), 19 Nov 2024 8:04:
System.Reflection.TargetInvocationException: Exception has been thrown by the target of an invocation. ---> System.ArgumentException: Parameter is not valid.
at System.Drawing.Bitmap..ctor(Int32 width, Int32 height, PixelFormat format)
at MusicBeePlugin.VUMeter.DrawFooFrame(Int32 frameNum, Int32 ledFrameNum, Boolean left)
at MusicBeePlugin.VUMeter.DrawFoobarSkin()
at MusicBeePlugin.VUMeter.OpenGLControl_OpenGLDraw(Object sender, OpenGLRoutedEventArgs args)
--- End of inner exception stack trace ---
at System.RuntimeMethodHandle.InvokeMethod(Object target, Object[] arguments, Signature sig, Boolean constructor)
at System.Reflection.RuntimeMethodInfo.UnsafeInvokeInternal(Object obj, Object[] parameters, Object[] arguments)
at System.Delegate.DynamicInvokeImpl(Object[] args)
at System.Windows.RoutedEventArgs.InvokeEventHandler(Delegate genericHandler, Object genericTarget)
at System.Windows.RoutedEventArgs.InvokeHandler(Delegate handler, Object target)
at System.Windows.RoutedEventHandlerInfo.InvokeHandler(Object target, RoutedEventArgs routedEventArgs)
at System.Windows.EventRoute.InvokeHandlersImpl(Object source, RoutedEventArgs args, Boolean reRaised)
at System.Windows.UIElement.RaiseEventImpl(DependencyObject sender, RoutedEventArgs args)
at System.Windows.UIElement.RaiseEvent(RoutedEventArgs e)
at SharpGL.WPF.OpenGLControl.DoRender()
at MusicBeePlugin.VUMeter.RenderEventProcessor(Object myObject, EventArgs myEventArgs)
at System.Windows.Forms.Timer.OnTick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Timer.TimerNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)All my VU meters have been updated.Thanks! I imagine you meant to say "v2.6.3" for the meter version. Nice to be dealing with a single improved format for your skins.
They have been optimised for the improved needle action that VUMeter v2.6.2 brings.
(and they are now all compressed using LZMA)
Make sure to check 'Use Skin Defaults' in the plugin.