AudioLabUI2 - Professional Audio Plugin UI Framework¶
🚀 Overview¶
AudioLabUI2 is a complete, professional UI framework for JUCE audio plugins. It provides modern, customizable components with advanced features like physics simulation, real-time visualization, and comprehensive theming.
✨ Features¶
🎛️ Controls¶
- ModernKnob - 10+ styles (Neumorphic, Cyberpunk, Vintage, etc.)
- ModernSlider - Linear, circular, and custom paths
- XYPad - 2D control with physics and trails
- ModMatrix - Modulation routing matrix
- StepSequencer - Pattern sequencer
- EnvelopeEditor - ADSR visualization
📊 Visualizers¶
- VUMeter - Professional metering (Peak, RMS, LUFS)
- SpectrumAnalyzer - FFT analysis with multiple modes
- Oscilloscope - Waveform display
- Goniometer - Stereo field visualization
- Spectrogram - 3D frequency display
💾 Preset System¶
- Complete preset management
- Categories and tags
- A/B comparison
- Preset morphing
- Cloud sync ready
🎨 Themes¶
- Dark Pro
- Light Studio
- Cyberpunk
- Vintage Analog
- Minimal
- High Contrast
- Custom themes
📦 Installation¶
🔧 Usage¶
#include "ui2/AudioLabUI2.h"
class MyPluginEditor : public juce::AudioProcessorEditor {
ALUI::AudioLabLookAndFeel lookAndFeel;
ALUI::ModernKnob gainKnob;
ALUI::VUMeter meter;
public:
MyPluginEditor() {
setLookAndFeel(&lookAndFeel);
gainKnob.setStyle(ALUI::ModernKnob::Cyberpunk);
gainKnob.setRange(0.0f, 1.0f);
addAndMakeVisible(gainKnob);
meter.setType(ALUI::VUMeter::Peak);
meter.setStyle(ALUI::VUMeter::Modern);
addAndMakeVisible(meter);
}
};
🏗️ Project Structure¶
ui2/
├── Core/ # Base classes and utilities
├── Controls/ # Interactive components
├── Visualizers/ # Audio visualization
├── Presets/ # Preset management
├── LookAndFeel/ # Theming system
├── Effects/ # Visual effects
└── Examples/ # Example implementations
🎯 Quick Start¶
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Include the framework:
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Use the ALUI namespace:
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Apply a theme:
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Create amazing UIs!
📊 Performance¶
- 60+ FPS on all components
- < 5% CPU usage
- Optimized rendering
- GPU acceleration ready
🛠️ Customization¶
Creating a Custom Theme¶
ALUI::ColorPalette myColors;
myColors.primary = juce::Colour(0xff00ff00);
myColors.background = juce::Colour(0xff000000);
lookAndFeel.setColorPalette(myColors);
Custom Knob Style¶
class MyKnobStyle : public ALUI::ModernKnob {
void paint(juce::Graphics& g) override {
// Your custom drawing
}
};
📈 Roadmap¶
- GPU acceleration
- Machine learning integration
- Touch gesture support
- AR/VR compatibility
- Plugin marketplace
🤝 Contributing¶
Contributions are welcome! Please read our contributing guidelines.
📄 License¶
AudioLabUI2 is part of the AudioLab project.
🙏 Credits¶
Built with ❤️ using JUCE framework.
Ready to create amazing audio plugin UIs? Get started with AudioLabUI2!