LMMS / LMMS/lmms

Signal meters dB indication

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Description

I've noticed that the signal level meters we have now can't be used to provide any measurment, because they lack any dB(FS?) indication. Here's my idea to solve this.

![mockup](https://cloud.githubusercontent.com/assets/491704/4646726/de91e90a-5475-11e4-8b41-380d627ff64b.png)

Follows mouse, so no extra screen space is used when not needed.

The selected level is indicated by white lines inside the meter, outside a 1-pixel wide dotted line
The background is 50% black with 2 pixels margin from the text, ending on the dotted line. The text should be 2 pixels from the meter (so the black baground touches it).

Also: what is the relationship between the fader dB scale and the meter's scale?
Are they the same? That'd simplify things I guess...
![fader](https://cloud.githubusercontent.com/assets/491704/4646815/a5ef5dfc-5476-11e4-850e-04439df1b762.png)

PS: I've found an issue that's related: #1022

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the existing signal meters, the fader dB scale, and related issue #1022; the payload names no files or tests. Compare the proposed mockup and determine how the two scales relate. Done means the meter provides a mouse-following dB indication with the described marker and background treatment.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
audio-video-rtc, desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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