guitfnky wrote: ↑28 Sep 2021these pics aren't too helpful in seeing what's different, since both are very low res. to be expected with 7, but 12 should look far sharper. not saying you're not right, but I don't think these particular pics make the case very well, that's all.moofi wrote: ↑28 Sep 2021I finally made a comparison check on the visual appearance of Reason 12 + 7.
I wanted to do so because I felt like their was quite a difference regarding readability.
Indeed Reason 7 has way better contrasts thatfor it´s quite doable to decipher the small labelings well even though they are pretty small, Reason 12 not so very much.
I don´t know wether it´s been posted elsewhere, couldn´t find anything spontaneously.
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These pictures are exactly how I see it on screen here at 100% zoom level.
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Looks like the effects of antialiasing text and graphics that target a higher resolution.Jackjackdaw wrote: ↑28 Sep 2021This was discussed in the beta forum. They did give a reasonable explanation but I can't remember what it was.
Text rendering algorithms have been dealing with antialiasing for decades, so they don't use the same methods for images.
I can think of a few reasons for the differences
1. Some graphic elements such as the square and sawtooth pulse next the length mode toggle used pixel graphics before R12 at the native resolution. The R12 version isn't doing that.
2. some of the text is closer together while suffering from poor pixel alignment - causing more pixel aliasing issues.
3. the v7 text was probably rendered in Photoshop, which has a variety of methods for text antialiasing.
In fact, I just took a screenshot of R12 at 240% and then downsampled it back down to 100% using mspaint and got a sharper image.
Looking at it now, I think it might be mip-map interpolation.
It's the same as taking a sample rendered at 96k, and then creating an "optimized" keymap with the following specs:
1. Steep low pass filter at 24khz to make sample at 48khz
2. Steep low pass filter at 12khz to make sample at 24khz
3. Steep low pass filter at 6khz to make a sample at 12khz
But it will only upsample, so if you need 26khz, you'll use the sample rendered at 48khz. This prevents aliasing.
Mip-mapping goes a step further and adds zone blending so that near boundaries it will blend samples. It means there aren't sudden jumps between key zones. But this comes with the added cost of killing sharpness.
I'm pretty sure they're using mip-map interpolation based on the artefacts in the image (quite possibly misconfigured in a way that anti-aliasing makes it worse).
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Yes, anti-alising or mip map interpolation could be the culprit. Maybe it´s a simple samplesetting or something they could tweak?
avasopht wrote: ↑28 Sep 2021Looks like the effects of antialiasing text and graphics that target a higher resolution.Jackjackdaw wrote: ↑28 Sep 2021This was discussed in the beta forum. They did give a reasonable explanation but I can't remember what it was.
Text rendering algorithms have been dealing with antialiasing for decades, so they don't use the same methods for images.
I can think of a few reasons for the differences
1. Some graphic elements such as the square and sawtooth pulse next the length mode toggle used pixel graphics before R12 at the native resolution. The R12 version isn't doing that.
2. some of the text is closer together while suffering from poor pixel alignment - causing more pixel aliasing issues.
3. the v7 text was probably rendered in Photoshop, which has a variety of methods for text antialiasing.
In fact, I just took a screenshot of R12 at 240% and then downsampled it back down to 100% using mspaint and got a sharper image.
Looking at it now, I think it might be mip-map interpolation.
It's the same as taking a sample rendered at 96k, and then creating an "optimized" keymap with the following specs:
1. Steep low pass filter at 24khz to make sample at 48khz
2. Steep low pass filter at 12khz to make sample at 24khz
3. Steep low pass filter at 6khz to make a sample at 12khz
But it will only upsample, so if you need 26khz, you'll use the sample rendered at 48khz. This prevents aliasing.
Mip-mapping goes a step further and adds zone blending so that near boundaries it will blend samples. It means there aren't sudden jumps between key zones. But this comes with the added cost of killing sharpness.
I'm pretty sure they're using mip-map interpolation based on the artefacts in the image (quite possibly misconfigured in a way that anti-aliasing makes it worse).
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Sorry if this is a non-sequitir, but it didn't seem like it warranted its own thread.
How does the built-in mixer in the new Combinator actually work? I haven't found any pictures or videos with it unfolded. If I add multiple instruments to a combi, are they (finally) just automatically connected without me needing to faff around with mergers? And does it work as an actual mixer?
Maybe someone could post a screencap of it unfolded?
How does the built-in mixer in the new Combinator actually work? I haven't found any pictures or videos with it unfolded. If I add multiple instruments to a combi, are they (finally) just automatically connected without me needing to faff around with mergers? And does it work as an actual mixer?
Maybe someone could post a screencap of it unfolded?
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It's just an automatic summing mixer. Once you create a Combi (or drop any instruments into a Combi), they are automatically routed to 1 of the 8 available stereo channels. The are no channel controls on the mixer aside from 1 master volume.
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Yeah, marginal. I think the goal was simplicity. If you need more advanced features, then you just insert a 14:2 mixer, etc. But a simple summing mixer is good for most people to get started, I guess.
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any idea when the CPU usage will stop draining my computer and go back to normal? I'm working on a semi old macbook pro....
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Thanks to everyone still betatesting what they already paid for!
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One icon is vintage and gone through a LoFi fx. The other one went through an exciter.diminished wrote: ↑29 Sep 2021rs.JPG
Just wanted to share this. From RS' very own latest video
Thanks to everyone still betatesting what they already paid for!
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Oh boy. Meanwhile I received an email from RS about my last chance to upgrade to R12 for 129€. See you guys in May 2022, when they eventually fixed the bugs that VST3 support introduced in January.. with a 50% discount on the upgrade. RS is no longer an exception to the standard "overpriced throughout the year vs. deep discounts on BF/MM" model in this industry. Sad, but I've made my peace.Steedus wrote: ↑29 Sep 2021Working on a track tonight. Usual story: https://i.imgur.com/3k4QJu1.png
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I don't see this. Must've been using an earlier version or maybe he even pulled earlier footage. Silly if that's your complaint though.diminished wrote: ↑29 Sep 2021rs.JPG
Just wanted to share this. From RS' very own latest video
Thanks to everyone still betatesting what they already paid for!
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The instrument folders still don't stay collapsed. Just want to put that out there for the billionth time.
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That Combi graphics bug was in the last stable channel release (12.2d36). I've got before and after photos in the d50 release thread. But I think his comment was alluding to paying R+ subscribers (and perpetual license at 12's official launch) having to deal with all of these bugs or glitches until today.joeyluck wrote: ↑29 Sep 2021I don't see this. Must've been using an earlier version or maybe he even pulled earlier footage. Silly if that's your complaint though.diminished wrote: ↑29 Sep 2021rs.JPG
Just wanted to share this. From RS' very own latest video
Thanks to everyone still betatesting what they already paid for!
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I'm guessing that might be addressed along with whatever the "smart browser" update is that is due soon?
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Bug fix + mostly hi-res sequencer update viewtopic.php?f=4&t=7524973
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So.. I was not planning to update to R12, however since moving to QHD screen, it is unusable (I now get all the High DPI frustrations).In fact High DPI should be a non paying update for R11, it's just so basic.
Just tried some of my main issues before I switched to studio one, using Reason as a rack.
You STILL cannot automate Avenger cutoff parameter without using combinator. I reported this bug in 2017.
You STILL cannot drag samples into a VST from the browser
You STILL cannot play wav loops in sync while playing the arrangement.
You STILL don't have midi folders.
It's becoming such a very sad story.. and now they plan to charge 199$ - good luck with that. R12 will hopefully be my last upgrade - ever.
Look at the list of changes any grown up DAW does (no reason is not part of that list) and you know this is grossly overpriced.
For the Euro customers: I ordered the upgrade in JRR shop, using USD currency. It ends up just under 100€.
Just tried some of my main issues before I switched to studio one, using Reason as a rack.
You STILL cannot automate Avenger cutoff parameter without using combinator. I reported this bug in 2017.
You STILL cannot drag samples into a VST from the browser
You STILL cannot play wav loops in sync while playing the arrangement.
You STILL don't have midi folders.
It's becoming such a very sad story.. and now they plan to charge 199$ - good luck with that. R12 will hopefully be my last upgrade - ever.
Look at the list of changes any grown up DAW does (no reason is not part of that list) and you know this is grossly overpriced.
For the Euro customers: I ordered the upgrade in JRR shop, using USD currency. It ends up just under 100€.
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To explain what I meant: It's another font in R12 (for example SELF OSC is different). C, D, S are the letters.
The point was, that's not identical to before.
R12 is not clear on my pic, because I don't own it It's from a video.
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Tip:
If eg. using FXAA (on) in global 3D Nvidia settings, then graphic details getting blurred in R12.
Thise settings is normal used for games but now also applies for R12.
If eg. using FXAA (on) in global 3D Nvidia settings, then graphic details getting blurred in R12.
Thise settings is normal used for games but now also applies for R12.
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Are you saying you got rid of the blurring in Reason 12 compared to previous versions?
Checked NVIDIA settings. Clicking on the program settings tab made it crash and because it opens with that tab now, it crashes instantly after opening
Guess I have to update first if there is any available, restart at least or reinstall before being able to use it again, reason I´m currently asking.
Checked NVIDIA settings. Clicking on the program settings tab made it crash and because it opens with that tab now, it crashes instantly after opening
Guess I have to update first if there is any available, restart at least or reinstall before being able to use it again, reason I´m currently asking.
SoundObjects wrote: ↑30 Sep 2021Tip:
If eg. using FXAA (on) in global 3D Nvidia settings, then graphic details getting blurred in R12.
Thise settings is normal used for games but now also applies for R12.
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I haven't got issues with blurred graphic but it seems other have.moofi wrote: ↑30 Sep 2021Are you saying you got rid of the blurring in Reason 12 compared to previous versions?
Checked NVIDIA settings. Clicking on the program settings tab made it crash and because it opens with that tab now, it crashes instantly after opening
Guess I have to update first if there is any available, restart at least or reinstall before being able to use it again, reason I´m currently asking.
it's easy to test by turning FXAA setting on and off.
Leave it off if you don't want overall plurred text and graphics in R12.
Note - it dosn't fix other specific RS graphic issues.
If your PC crash when entering the Nvidia settings then you proberly have a defect driver.
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No, it´s not the PC but the NVIDIA settings itself, so at least a little less dramatic
Simply gonna reinstall or install a potentially new version.
I actually already did turn off anything AA related in the global settings without any further effect. The crash loop just happened when I wanted to adjust it specifically for Reason in NDVIA´s individual program settings.
Anyway, going to install a new version even though it might not have an effect.
One thing I noticed though - when changing the zoom level from greater zooms to 100% it shortly shows the clear image perfectly just shortly afterwards it "applies" the blurriness on top again.
So it seems like there is an extra filtering layered on top that could potentially be removed.
Simply gonna reinstall or install a potentially new version.
I actually already did turn off anything AA related in the global settings without any further effect. The crash loop just happened when I wanted to adjust it specifically for Reason in NDVIA´s individual program settings.
Anyway, going to install a new version even though it might not have an effect.
One thing I noticed though - when changing the zoom level from greater zooms to 100% it shortly shows the clear image perfectly just shortly afterwards it "applies" the blurriness on top again.
So it seems like there is an extra filtering layered on top that could potentially be removed.
SoundObjects wrote: ↑01 Oct 2021I haven't got issues with blurred graphic but it seems other have.moofi wrote: ↑30 Sep 2021Are you saying you got rid of the blurring in Reason 12 compared to previous versions?
Checked NVIDIA settings. Clicking on the program settings tab made it crash and because it opens with that tab now, it crashes instantly after opening
Guess I have to update first if there is any available, restart at least or reinstall before being able to use it again, reason I´m currently asking.
it's easy to test by turning FXAA setting on and off.
Leave it off if you don't want overall plurred text and graphics in R12.
Note - it dosn't fix other specific RS graphic issues.
If your PC crash when entering the Nvidia settings then you proberly have a defect driver.
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I have reason 12 ready to install, but these little details are signs that tell me to wait, i'm reading about the little bugs and i'm keeping track of the updates because I'm very optimistic about reason's future, but for now i keep using 11. but the 12.2.1 update sounds great already though!joeyluck wrote: ↑29 Sep 2021I don't see this. Must've been using an earlier version or maybe he even pulled earlier footage. Silly if that's your complaint though.diminished wrote: ↑29 Sep 2021rs.JPG
Just wanted to share this. From RS' very own latest video
Thanks to everyone still betatesting what they already paid for!
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