Tone bending dosn't work for all instruments

[repsej]

Disable the tone bending button (with an explanation in the hint window) for those instruments that do not support it.

... or ... make it work for all instruments :D

[diizy]

On 08/31/2014 12:50 PM, repsej wrote:

Disable the tone bending button (with an explanation in the hint
window) for those instruments that do not support it.

Kind of problematic: patterns can still be copied from track to another,
and maybe you want to retain the pitch automations for them or modify
them even when the current instrument doesn't support it.

Just don't use pitch bends on instruments that don't support them...

... or ... make it work for all instruments :D

Impossible.

[repsej]

ok ... then maybe just some text in the hint window that explains the situation. (what you are currently doing cannot be heard.)

[repsej]

It is very confusing for beginners that the pitch bending seems to randomly work and not work.

[Sti2nd]

I never thought of that!? This proves I am no beginner anymore! :D Good suggestion to add some explanation. By hint you mean the "What is this" function, or when you hover over something with your mouse?

[repsej]

Anywhere would be fine :D

I have two ideas ...

A) a blocking popup when ever you try to detune a node with a non detunable instrument?

"Warning: Please note that detune dosn't work for your currently selected instrument.

[ ok ] [ turn off warning ]"

or ...

B) As a hint text (the one in the lower left corner) when you press the detune tool.

[tresf]

The argument to keep this data (such in the instance that you had previously used the detuned property on an instrument which supported it) is perfectly valid, although I cannot say I agree with keeping it adjustable when it does nothing. The envelope isn't adjustable on instruments which don't support it, so I vote we remain consistant and block the feature on instruments which don't support it. It is the cleanest most consistent solution, and should require a slightly smaller effort to impliment.

[diizy]

On 09/01/2014 12:53 AM, repsej wrote:

Anywhere would be fine :D

I have two ideas ...

A) a blocking popup when ever you try to detune a node with a non
detunable instrument?

No, those are really annoying.

B) As a hint text (the one in the lower left corner) when you press
the detune tool.

This could be fine... could also be somewhat annoying, but tolerable.

[unfa]

I think a toolbar button grey-out + an explaining moue-hover hint would do the job.