Major improvements:
- Fixed multi-file import (FileList to Array conversion)
- Auto-select first track when adding to empty project
- Global effects panel folding state (independent of track selection)
- Effects panel collapsed/disabled when no track selected
- Effect device expansion state persisted per-device
- Effect browser with searchable descriptions
Visual refinements:
- Removed center dot from pan knob for cleaner look
- Simplified fader: removed volume fill overlay, dynamic level meter visible through semi-transparent handle
- Level meter capped at fader position (realistic mixer behavior)
- Solid background instead of gradient for fader track
- Subtle volume overlay up to fader handle
- Fixed track control width flickering (consistent 4px border)
- Effect devices: removed shadows/rounded corners for flatter DAW-style look, added consistent border-radius
- Added border between track control and waveform area
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Major UI Redesign:
- Reduced track control width from 288px to 192px (33% narrower)
- Replaced horizontal sliders with vertical fader and circular knob
- More compact, professional appearance matching Ableton Live
- Global settings dialog replaces inline recording settings
New Components Created:
- VerticalFader.tsx: Vertical volume control with integrated level meter
- Shows volume dB at top, level dB at bottom
- Level meter displayed as background gradient
- Draggable handle for precise control
- CircularKnob.tsx: Rotary pan control
- SVG-based rotary knob with arc indicator
- Vertical drag interaction (200px sensitivity)
- Displays L/C/R values
- GlobalSettingsDialog.tsx: Centralized settings
- Tabbed interface (Recording, Playback, Interface)
- Recording settings moved from inline to dialog
- Accessible via gear icon in header
- Modal dialog with backdrop
Track Control Panel Changes:
- Track name: More compact (text-xs)
- Buttons: Smaller (h-6 w-6), text-based S/M buttons
- Record button: Circle indicator instead of icon
- Pan: Circular knob (40px) instead of horizontal slider
- Volume: Vertical fader with integrated meter
- Removed: Inline recording settings panel
Header Changes:
- Added Settings button (gear icon) before ThemeToggle
- Opens GlobalSettingsDialog on click
- Clean, accessible from anywhere
Props Cleanup:
- Removed recordingSettings props from Track/TrackList
- Removed onInputGainChange, onRecordMonoChange, onSampleRateChange props
- Settings now managed globally via dialog
Technical Details:
- VerticalFader uses mouse drag for smooth control
- CircularKnob rotates -135° to +135° (270° range)
- Global event listeners for drag interactions
- Proper cleanup on unmount
Benefits:
✅ 33% narrower tracks = more tracks visible
✅ Professional Ableton-style appearance
✅ Cleaner, less cluttered interface
✅ Global settings accessible anywhere
✅ Better use of vertical space
✅ Consistent with industry-standard DAWs
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