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Ask Justin Frankel No reasonable question unanswered since 2009! Suggested topics: programming, music, sleep, coffee, etc. Note: please do not ask questions about REAPER features, bugs or scheduling, use the forums instead. Name: Ask: Human (enter yes): [newer questions] [unreplied] | [replied] | [recent comments] | [all] [older questions]

Question: When are you going to visit Australia? Asked by Malcolm (118.208.122.x) on November 1 2009, 1:46am Reply on November 1 2009, 6:33pm: Someday I'll go to more than 2 continents... no idea when that'll be tho. Comment... Question: is it normal to crap blood after eating sushi on kaua'i? Asked by Bob Wondernut (72.234.86.x) on October 31 2009, 11:58am Reply on October 31 2009, 10:20pm: :( I'd get that checked out, oww. Comment... Question: I want to write the ultimate decentralized messenger (like Waste but w/ more features & 1000+ users). Is this feasible? Asked by Newbie_programme (66.90.73.x) on October 31 2009, 2:12am Reply on October 31 2009, 10:22pm: Probably, but probably also would require a lot of careful design decisions and a ton of work... Comment... Question: Is the VU meter animation done with basic GDI calls? Asked by Will (24.234.128.x) on October 30 2009, 10:50am Reply on October 30 2009, 7:54pm: In REAPER (on Windows), currently, it is done using LICE, then BitBlt() using GDI. In 1.x and early 2.x it was composed using BitBlt() from prerendered bitmaps. Comment... Question: How big is the Cockos Inc. office? (no rude innuendo intended) Asked by schmoe (154.20.97.x) on October 30 2009, 6:55am Reply on October 30 2009, 10:07am: Much bigger than it needs to be, considering some of us work from home most of the time... But we have a nice music space, which lends itself to extensive testing. :) Overall I'd say around 3000sqft. Comment... Question: Hi, Justin. First of all thank you for all you've did. Can you give some advances for a man who can start new software company? Asked by Alex (83.149.3.x) on October 29 2009, 8:17pm Reply on October 30 2009, 10:08am: Advances or advices? I'll assume you meant advice: Make stuff that you want to use, and will use a lot Make stuff that will be used often, not just once. Stuff people will use just once is probably best made as a perl script or something. Try to make things as close to free as possible. Umm, be sure to enjoy the process, too... Comment... Question: Please do make AVS work in iTunes! Compared to the current shitty vis, it'd def put AVS back on the map!!! Asked by Will (24.234.128.x) on October 29 2009, 12:47pm Reply on October 29 2009, 3:56pm: Please only ask questions. Point taken. Comment... Question: Justin, did you get my email and the password? Asked by unfrankly (24.43.17.x) on October 28 2009, 1:53pm Reply on October 28 2009, 2:56pm: Yes, I'll email you back in a bit. Comment... Question: Is there any (practical) software that you really wish existed but doesn't? PS, love the q&a's Asked by tacotime (170.146.20.x) on October 28 2009, 11:54am Reply on October 28 2009, 2:56pm: Hmm, that's tough to answer off the top of my head. Usually if it's something I wish existed, and it's practical (i.e. possible without too much work), I'd probably just do it... Comment... Question: Do you follow RSS feeds? If so, what is your reader of choice? Asked by Michael (75.38.129.x) on October 28 2009, 7:45am Reply on October 28 2009, 2:54pm: Not really, no. Sometimes I think I should, but I never bother. Comment... Question: Not sure if this project is an example or not: www.imagomat.de/vizkit/ Asked by Will (68.96.206.x) on October 28 2009, 12:03am Reply on October 28 2009, 2:54pm: Ah nice, that would work.. Looks like doing a Windows port wouldn't be too bad.. I'll see if I can find some time. OS X is pretty much out of the question, unless someone has a script to replace inline MSVC asm with gcc/at&t syntax... Comment... Question: Why it takes a couple of seconds to the changes in Winamp's EQ make effect? Asked by Joseph (200.17.243.x) on October 27 2009, 4:29am Reply on October 27 2009, 5:33pm: Winamp keeps a bit of audio around after decoding before playing it back, to lessen the likelyhood of playback being interrupted if you open a browser/etc. You can tweak this in the output plug-ins. It might not be as necessary today as it was 10 years ago... Comment... Question: Could you make AVS work in iTunes? :-) Asked by Will (24.234.128.x) on October 26 2009, 7:16pm Reply on October 27 2009, 5:33pm: Does iTunes have a vis API? Comment... Question: On Thursday i have a technical job interview for the position of embedded C/C++ programmer; Any tips or advise? Asked by _gio (62.103.65.x) on October 26 2009, 12:24pm Reply on October 26 2009, 1:44pm (edited at October 26 2009, 1:46pm): Hmm, I dunno. The biggest thing, is be personable and reasonable. Most issues I've had with other programmers are either that they aren't good at communicating, or they are stubborn in their own ways, or aren't willing to work in the style of existing code. Little things, like where to put the {, can make a big difference -- let alone using different design styles. If I was looking to hire someone, I'd look for some of the following: Love and passion of pointers Love of OOP design in C++, but disdain for over engineering. Distrust operator overloading, avoid if humanly possible multiple inheritance, etc. Desire for simple elegant and reusable code when it makes sense, but willingness to copy/paste and get things done. General loyalty to a primary development language, but ability to appreciate and use other languages when appropriate (i.e. scripting languages have their places and are hugely useful). Willingness to iteratively design -- i.e. revise design until it meets goals, maintaining existing function during the transition. Wisdom not to throw away existing code and "rewrite". I will concede that starting over can be useful, but it needs to be very carefully done, and if all possible iteratively and done by sections (i.e. starting from scratch when duplicating existing behavior = BAD). Rewriting a module, getting it to function within a complete system, and being able to test it within that functioning system = WIN. These attributes reflect my philosophy, obviously, but to the extent you find that you agree with them, it might be worth embracing them. Comment... Question: Yeah I agree with Will... When are we gonna get some more Frankel goodness for those us who don't use DAW? Asked by Pipsqueak (67.88.171.x) on October 26 2009, 11:39am Reply on October 26 2009, 1:35pm: You can use REAPER to listen to MP3s, if you really want... On my blog I gave everybody a jetpack game, doesn't that count for anything? Comment... Question: Are you going to add http link support in the questions on here? Asked by Pipsqueak (67.88.171.x) on October 26 2009, 8:38am Reply on October 26 2009, 1:35pm: Well, don't want people putting tags in their question, spammers/DoS/etc... Comment... Question: what is the best way to do client area drag? ( WM_NCHITTEST or SetCapture() ) why? Asked by ruchira (202.129.234.x) on October 26 2009, 6:15am Reply on October 26 2009, 1:34pm: I hesitate to call one way "better" than another... I'd do the SetCapture()/SetWindowPos() on WM_MOUSEMOVE, because then you can handle normal clicks, right clicks, etc etc as normal, and switch to moving-window depending on your logic.. Comment... Question: For those of us that don't use DAW, it's been sad to not get other Frankel goodness :-( When??? Asked by Will (68.96.206.x) on October 26 2009, 12:28am Reply on October 26 2009, 1:33pm: Aww... there's some other stuff on cockos.com that is useful.. Comment... Question: Why did you started RPR? Which DAW you've used before it? Asked by Fergonez (189.32.44.x) on October 25 2009, 9:28pm Reply on October 25 2009, 9:33pm (edited at October 25 2009, 9:34pm): I used Logic and then Vegas before starting REAPER... Really I just wanted something that was like REAPER is... able to do everything on the fly, support for compressed formats, etc etc... Comment... Question: I think you may have a case! www.ochocinco.com/home/ Asked by Bubba-kazoo (24.218.215.x) on October 25 2009, 9:20pm Reply on October 25 2009, 9:32pm: Haha.. I think it's different enough.. if he developed software then it could be confusing... Comment... [newer questions] [unreplied] | [replied] | [recent comments] | [all] [older questions]

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