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Question: have you considered licensing zplane's key detection [tONaRT] and tempo/beat tracking [aufTAKT]?
Asked by Ryan (96.49.141.x) on June 21 2011, 11:05pm
Reply on June 25 2011, 7:22pm:

Not really... Comment...

Question: Is ogg vorbis superior to mp3? Why?
Asked by John (70.173.150.x) on June 17 2011, 9:15pm
Reply on June 21 2011, 8:28pm:

I'd say as far as audio quality to bits ratio, at any bitrate Vorbis does sound better. There are other ways to say that MP3 is better, though.. for one you can sync to a mp3 bitstream wherever... Comment...

Question: Why do REAPER still use Win98 standard dialog font (MS Sans Serif), instead of Tahoma (WinXP and above)?
Asked by Pitito (161.148.171.x) on June 17 2011, 5:11pm
Reply on June 21 2011, 8:28pm:

I think it just uses MS Shell Dlg, which is a font that maps to whatever font the system likes. Comment...

Question: Are you moving out of SF And moving to NYC?
Asked by stench (68.28.155.x) on June 15 2011, 1:34pm
Reply on June 21 2011, 8:28pm:

Mostly. Comment...

Question: Would you ever consider hiring a guy like me with a can do attitude? bit.ly/Po920 Does that attitude count for anything?
Asked by AnalSeducer (76.103.105.x) on June 15 2011, 6:56am
Reply on June 21 2011, 8:28pm:

Hmm probably not =) Comment...

Question: What keeps you from upgrading from Visual Studio 6 to something newer?
Asked by Guero Sin Fe (161.148.171.x) on June 13 2011, 11:51am
Reply on June 15 2011, 2:46am:

We do use 2005 for our x64 builds.. but for 32 bit there's not really a compelling enough reason to (partly due to ICC), but ultimately it comes down to the UI, and inability to link DLLs with msvcrt.dll (the latter of which is getting less relevant, I admit). Comment...

Question: Can we do a reaper meet b4 you move out of sf office space?
Asked by PinkAsso (208.64.185.x) on June 12 2011, 2:35pm
Reply on June 15 2011, 2:47am:

Mebbe. Comment...

Question: Are there any plans to implement CELT with NINJAM?
Asked by MikeH (71.33.177.x) on June 12 2011, 12:17pm
Reply on June 15 2011, 2:47am:

That would be awesome, but I haven't had the time to spend on it. Comment...

Question: Based on the merits of the technology itself (not marketing,etc) who is better and why: PC or Mac?
Asked by John (70.173.150.x) on June 11 2011, 7:50pm
Reply on June 15 2011, 2:48am:

That's hard to say. OSX has been doing a lot of things right in 10.5/10.6+: specifically, being able to run a 32 bit kernel, with 32 bit drivers, but still have x86_64 apps. That is awesome. Though win64 is working well, too. Most firewire audio devices seem to do better in OSX, for whatever reason, but simple things like updating the screen quickly are better in Windows. Both have their advantages... Comment...

Question: Re: achieved before 30. I agree, I never understood that saying. I feel I'm better in my 30s learning/coding what about you?
Asked by AnalSeducer (76.103.105.x) on June 10 2011, 12:33am
Reply on June 15 2011, 2:49am:

The shit I wrote in my 20s got progressively less crappy as the years progressed... Comment...

Question: How would you put this man's brain to work if he came to work at Cockos? www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd1gywPOibg
Asked by William (68.224.131.x) on June 9 2011, 3:14am
Reply on June 15 2011, 2:49am:

Got me, we already have one of those. Well not quite but somewhat. Comment...

Question: Did you know Lazlo Hollyfeld is based off a real genius who secretly lived in a medical school dorm? Do you know his real name?
Asked by AnalSeducer (76.103.105.x) on June 8 2011, 5:05am
Reply on June 9 2011, 1:14am:

No, I didn't, but that's awesome. Comment...

Question: This band rocks! Do you and Allison like this band? One of the singers is from the UK. bit.ly/iF3K2c Rock On! :) haha
Asked by AnalSeducer (76.103.105.x) on June 7 2011, 5:24am
Reply on June 9 2011, 1:14am:

Haven't heard of them, will listen. Comment...

Question: Did you know Alex Jones - Infowars.com is the #1 shoutcast station?
Asked by Jason (71.199.210.x) on June 7 2011, 12:05am
Reply on June 9 2011, 1:15am:

No? Comment...

Question: Do you believe in the saying: Your best work if any is achieved before you are 30? How do u feel now vs when you were 20s coding
Asked by AnalSeducer (76.103.105.x) on June 6 2011, 10:01pm
Reply on June 9 2011, 1:15am:

Hmm I'd disagree I think, especially if I look at one of my coworkers... or all of them? Best is subjective, at any rate. Comment...

Question: Do you apply pimp knowledge to everyday life? www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQgm37Rqh8w#t=4m50s
Asked by Will (24.234.128.x) on June 6 2011, 8:43pm
Reply on June 9 2011, 1:15am:

Pimpin' ain't easy. Comment...

Question: What do you think about Folding@Home ?
Asked by BensBens (90.4.30.x) on June 6 2011, 2:21pm
Reply on June 9 2011, 1:16am:

I'm all for it, though I've been trying to reduce the power consumed by myself and my business. I think we'll be using 90% less power than when we started, soon. Comment...

Question: What (icc) compiler optimizations are you using for REAPER?
Asked by gio (62.103.65.x) on June 6 2011, 10:26am
Reply on June 9 2011, 1:17am:

Whatever the defaults are, I think. Comment...

Question: Hey Pork chop how are you? Do you ever have a cigarette at night to unwind after a long day from time to time?
Asked by AnalSeducer (76.103.105.x) on June 6 2011, 2:39am
Reply on June 9 2011, 1:17am:

No, but I'll have a g&t or a whiskey. Comment...

Question: When you come into wealth, how do you deal with people in your life dropping hints you should share it with them?
Asked by John (70.173.150.x) on June 5 2011, 5:54pm
Reply on June 6 2011, 1:54am:

I think most people (at least that I know) have quite a healthy amount of pride... Comment...

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