[LAD] User eXperience in Linux Audio

Hi All, As promised just at the closing ceremony of LAC, an email opening the discussion of User Experience on Linux Audio. To all Developers, please use this as a checklist and consider supporting each item. It will improve the user experience. 1: Splash Screen If an app takes more than one quarter of a second to open, use a splash screen to give feedback. Feel free to contact me directly to collaborate on a splash screen graphic if necessary. Ensure the splash is shown immediately, before lengthy operations such as scanning for files or loading content. 2: Presets Synths and Effect plugins often provide presets - show a preset selection "in" the main UI, or 1 click away. A fast way to browse presets greatly enhances UX when searching for a sound. Ideally support "scroll-wheel" interaction for changing presets. 3: Hotkeys - Ctrl Q, Quit - Ctrl W, Close Project - Ctrl S, Save - Ctrl Shift S, Save As - Escape, Context sensitive "close" I'm aware most of the recommendations above are obvious, and that many programs support these already. Cheers, -Harry -- http://www.openavproductions.com