I see it as po-ta-to as we are talking things that can be added software wise.
To improve cost-effectively, as a first attempt, one could consider adjusting the intensity of the “Magenta” color. Specifically, changes such as adjusting the red component, green component, or saturation could be explored. Pure Magenta is R:255, G:0, B:255. An adjustment could be R:255, G:50, B:200, which might yield positive results. This approach would allow printed documents, like the Essential Reference included, to remain unchanged since it references blue, yellow, and magenta. Thus, no need to reprint documents, preserving their validity. This change could then be tested with individuals who have color vision deficiencies.
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Never heard of that, what does it mean?
“two things seem different to each other, in essence they are still the same thing”
aka software updates/features, that supports end-users with impairment issues.
I think you are mistaken. I also find the suggestion that accessibility would lead to any “demands” quite far-fetched, and I have never experienced this in any of the accessibility projects I have been involved in.
Personally I think that bringing this up in a thread where somebody explains their problems with the device is a bit inconsiderate anyway, so I suggest we don’t take this any further.
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Welcome to Polyend. Focus is the next product and not yesterday’s release.
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I just found about the European Accessibility Act:
The EAA mandates that products and services be accessible to people with various disabilities, including color blindness.
I don’t think an issue that goes against an Accessibility Act that mandates over all products sold on the EU is to be considered a QoL improvement.
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The following products and services will be affected by the EAA:
Computers and operating software
Ebooks
Webshops
ATMs, ticket machines and check-in machines
Smartphones
TV equipment related to digital television services
Telecommunication services, such as the apps and websites of your provider
Audiovisual media services, such as Netflix and Spotify
Online and offline services related to transport, such as ticket machines, apps and websites
All financial services, such as online banking
It does not go against, sorry.
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You might find a convoluted computer in most standalone devices….even a Casio calculator
Are they still in business?
But yeah, still think it needs to be addressed, just no need to file a case when there’s none.
idk, I would definitely consider such a synth a computer. Obviously they cannot list every single device that is part of the Act but this definitely goes in the spirit of the law.
I’m not filing a case either, just making the point that something affecting 8% of users that has an act legislating against it is not a mere Quality of Life improvement.
To get a final clarification on this matter, I reached out to Polyend’s technical support and referred to this chat. I really hope there will be a positive response soon and that all affected users will receive a solution. Thank you for sharing your information and contributions!
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Another vote for this. I got the synth last night and cannot distinguish between the blue and purple synths. ESPECIALLY on the screen. The colors are identical to me on the screen.
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Sorry for the delay on this one, we tried optimizing the colors but thought that some people still couldn’t distinguish them so instead the latest beta allows you to customize the colors. I hope this works for everyone.
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