I think adapting to change is always a little difficult but I have to admit I much prefer the previous transport bar. It’s more compact and the new elongated one appears almost clumsy in comparison. As to the black background being easier on the eyes I think I would need to see some data to support that as I am finding the opposite, maybe its just me. Fortunately you can tweak it in preferences. I do not want to sound negative but hiding a track in the mixer also appears to take longer as in you have to highlight track-right click and press hide track a one click operation on 9.5. Lastly the bottom panel ie edit, sample etc takes up almost one third of the real estate and you cannot lower it on as on previous versions. If I am missing something here please let me know.