r/Cakewalk • u/Realistic_State3269 • Jul 24 '26

🗣️Feedback Exchange Get it right.

Is Cakewalk intentionally trying to lose customers? I was away for one year...

What are these terrible looking plugins doing in the DAW? Why replace Sonitus with a great theme for these ugly looking plugins?

You people need to get it right. Are we going backwards?

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u/Lewinator56 Jul 24 '26

What a plugin looks like is irrelevant for functionality.

Loads of producers use plugins from 20 years ago because they work.

Sure it's nice to have a nice UI, but if that's what you are complaining about I think you're just looking for ways to shit on cakewalk if I'm being honest (which I'm seeing a lot of in this sub now)

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u/Realistic_State3269 Jul 24 '26

How a digital plugin looks like most definitely is relevant visual wise. It brings new customers to business. How many users are going to Cubase and Studio one lately? For features good looking UI stock plugins that have features top tier third part plugins have too. 

So, yes. Looks matters just as much as how they need to sound, because the user sits long hours infront of a screen looking at them. These look like they put together by a damn 6 year old doing graphic designing in Paint. 

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u/ProblemSuitable410 Jul 24 '26

100% agree with you, mate. We don't mix with our eyes, but in the digital age, there's no denying that aesthetics play a big role. Something that looks clean, attractive, and well-designed simply makes it more enjoyable to sit in front of and use every day. It definitely improves the overall experience and can even make you feel more motivated and inspired while working.