I think the new layout is cool. It looks more professional to me. The reason for the new layout is, to allow the program to be used on 4, 5 or even 8K monitors with pin-sharp fidelity. It's Image-Line's use of the Vectorial UI.
I'mma have to co-sign the bold. After a few days of familiarizing myself with the program, I noticed that Image-Line made several changes that didn't need/have to be made. shyt that I used to be able to do in 1 click, now takes 3-4 clicks, etc... Something as simple as changing your beats per bar on the step sequencer, now involves a workaround, which is time-consuming. It's small things like that dat annoys me. In other words, you gotta do more shyt, just to achieve the desired results of something that was once simplified.
Don't let us be the deciding factor. Just because it doesn't compliment my workflow (and others like me), doesn't mean it won't compliment your workflow as well. It's something you'll have to check out for yourself.
Good, 'cause 12 will probably make you bang your head against the wall (at 1st) during the learning curve period. I'm sort of getting used to it myself, though. If I had a bunch of free time like I used to, the learning curve wouldn't be an issue for me.
I wouldn't necessarily call it "rough," it just has a few bugs (as it should...like any other new software or even app for that matter) and a new workflow that takes some getting used to. As far as the new mixer, it's official. They definitely improved that.damn, from this thread fl12 sounds pretty rough
how you guys liking the new mixer though? i haven't tried it yet so i'm wondering. i've found fl's mixer can be kind awkward in the previous versions i've used. i find it waaaay easier and more intuitive to set up things up...tracks, routing, groups, auxes, etc. and just generally work on a mix in pro tools. after using that daw i've always thought fl could make major improvements in that area.
