Finding the same problem. My vision is not that great and I struggle to use the program because the user interface causes a lot of eye strain after 20 - 30 mins of use so I give up with it. Scaler 3 desperately needs a light theme, or the ability to alter the interface yourself like you can in Studio One.
I’d really appreciate a light GUI too!
The dark theme is too low contrast, and depressing, with my eyesight as well.
The “inverse” mockup seemed fine, asa great starting point.
I definitely would appreciate a lighter GUI. I have great difficulty to read the small print on this very dark background.
@cbmike I notice you have posted the same message multiple times. I’ve removed the duplicates and will reply here so that we can move forward without repetition.
We have already run a complete contrast check on the original design, and in the vast majority of cases it passes accessibility requirements. We have also implemented an improved WCAG AA design, but this may not resolve things for the small minority of users who struggle with contrast.
Because of this, we commissioned a full light mode. However, the cost and development time for such a feature is significant, and at present it falls behind other priorities needed to make Scaler 3 the product we envision. It is something we plan to deliver, but it requires a major investment.
So please avoid repeating posts or suggesting that “we aren’t listening” - we absolutely are, but we have to balance resources and priorities. I’ve sent you a private warning to follow our forum guidelines, and this public response serves as a clear explanation and a request to stop duplicate posting.
Thanks for your understanding.
I agree that the contrast is poor. I may be unusual in liking rooms to be well lit !
Luckily I run Windows and can use the free Gamma Panel software to adjust the contrast when using Scaler 3. Its very easy to set up profiles and switch between them.
Welcome to the forum @labman Interesting, any chance of seeing a screenshot of the result? Is that possible?
Unfortunately the contrast tweaks affect the display not the image being displayed (if that makes sense) such that screenshots are unaffected by the tweaks, so screenshots do not show the effect.
What works for me is increasing contrast and gamma, particularly contrast in the blue channel. The downside with this is that other software can become difficult to see. The upside is that profiles can be set up and switched using hotkeys so that changing from adjusting for Scaler to adjusting for a DAW or other software can be very simple (although not automatic).
Hi folks
I am a fan of black GUIs; Nevertheless, reading the current one is hard because the font color
For example, I read very well a white font onto a black background, but I read very badly the current pale blue/gray font
BTW, many of the mocks above suffer the same issue: a gray font on a grayis/whitish background is difficult to read 
Then again, there was a good reason to use WHITE pieces of chalk on BLACKboards 
Joking apart, you can find many insight in Google about Legibility and readability
Hello again, been a year since I posted this, any upate on a light gui? I haven’t used the program since last year due to it’s hideously dark interface, I still just can’t get past 20 mins before the old peeperues call it a day. The only thing I have done with scaler 3 is put off three potential customers who looked at the front end when I was showing it to them and thought it was far too dark and didn’t buy. Sorry about that… So finally, Is this interface ever likely to ever be given an update, or have I just got to accept I purchased something that really isn’t suitable for me?