Hi Jake, we will look into the dots. The blade editing operation lets you select multiple slice points, as you move the blade along the clip your viewer updates so you can cut, cut, cut. if you want frame accurate cuts with the playhead, use Command B.
My retina MBP 15″ displays all the UI ok. I have it set for best for retina display. Are you on 15″?
The edit timeline can be made wider or taller with the section dividers so Im not sure what your missing here.
Can you offer more detail on, “USB Soundsticks”? So I can have the guys check that operation?
Peter