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Question: Do you like my show "Silicon Valley" on HBO. Cuz you remind me of myself. Asked by Richard Hendrick (211.47.115.x) on June 2 2015, 3:43am Reply on June 2 2015, 3:39pm: It's pretty funny, yeah ha ha Comment... Question: Did you guys at Cockos ever write some article/tutorial/anything about SWELL implementation? Asked by Rodrigo (177.41.240.x) on June 2 2015, 2:16am Reply on June 2 2015, 3:40pm: We haven't, but we have examples of it in use in different applications (LICEcap, SnapEase, OSCII-bot). Comment... Question: I forgot to state my initial impetus for contacting you. I see a common thread. What mp3s did for artists (though it could have turned out even better had mp3.com not been shut down) bitcoin stands to do for all people. Decentralize the power. Re: deflation, it's not a bad thing like the article says. Asked by JimmaJamma (67.84.38.x) on June 2 2015, 1:03am Reply on June 2 2015, 3:42pm (edited at June 2 2015, 3:44pm): I'm no economist, but my understanding is that deflation is very much a bad thing for most participants of economies. It greatly favors those with excess over those with nothing, and doesn't provide incentive for investment or commerce. Also: to buy anything with bitcoin requires trusting the merchant completely. If I pay you 1 BTC for something, and I never get it, I really have no recourse, other than to complain. It's like I sent you cash in the mail. Comment... Question: re: bitcoin. Much has happened and learned since 2013. For example regarding the environmental costs they should really be compared to the systems bitcoin disrupts, not just the costs of bitcoin in a vacuum. Re: deflation, computer tech is deflationary yet it still progresses and has a thriving economy. I suggest it's worth a revisit. Asked by JimmaJamma (67.84.38.x) on June 1 2015, 4:05pm Reply on June 2 2015, 12:45am: "Re: deflation, computer tech is deflationary yet it still progresses and has a thriving economy." I'm not sure that makes any sense, and equating computer tech to currency would be a huge leap at any rate. Comment... Question: Re. chicken or egg- well reptiles (which chicken are descended from) use rather different eggs :) Asked by Peter (94.5.12.x) on May 31 2015, 7:20pm Reply on May 31 2015, 11:51pm (edited at May 31 2015, 11:52pm): Ah! You're saying eggs (as a general thing, as opposed to chicken-eggs) existed LONG before chickens, so true, so true. Comment... Question: Have you considered that you may have been a direct influence on Thomas Pynchon's Bleeding Edge? One of the creators of DeepArcher is named Justin. It's hard to imagine that Pynchon wouldn't have been aware of WASTE? Perhaps the influence is mutual? Asked by Paul S (76.15.53.x) on May 31 2015, 4:28pm Reply on May 31 2015, 11:51pm: Aww that would be awesome! (but I doubt it). I should read that, or try rather ha ha. Comment... Question: Have you checked out any new fast languages like Go or Rust? C/Win32API 4 eva? Asked by Will (70.173.145.x) on May 31 2015, 3:05am Reply on May 31 2015, 11:50pm: A little bit, but at the moment minimalist C++ seems to be the best overall compromise, especially because most projects don't exist in a vacuum. Comment... Question: What library/framework do you use to have your code multiplatform (Win && Mac)? Asked by Rodrigo (177.96.148.x) on May 30 2015, 3:33pm Reply on May 31 2015, 11:50pm: SWELL (part of our own WDL) Comment... Question: " Yeah, though it doesn't really translate to MIDI much " it would be super cool to have a lyric on each melody. Asked by Meme (75.134.128.x) on May 30 2015, 4:00am Reply on May 31 2015, 11:49pm: Yeah I guess. Comment... Question: You're an amazing programmer. Been following you since the early WinAmp days. Downloaded Waste on release day. I see here you've previously somewhat against it though your thoughts may have changed over time. I think you'd be an incredible addition to the bitcoin community. Regarding resources, think of the environmental impact of banks, not to mention th Asked by JimmaJamma (67.84.38.x) on May 29 2015, 6:09pm Reply on May 30 2015, 12:25am: The blockchain as distributed trust is interesting and great, sure. But generally I agree with this (at least the last time I read it, some time ago). Comment... Question: How long is your penis? Asked by Germmaine (59.17.115.x) on May 29 2015, 2:59am Reply on May 30 2015, 12:25am: One unit Comment... Question: JUCE I'm stumped. How to toggle a plugin UI's height? Everything I try fails to compile. Asked by PunkyBrewster (76.226.53.x) on May 29 2015, 1:14am Reply on May 30 2015, 12:26am: I don't know JUCE Comment... Question: This would be so cool. the option to type in text per note. I have a friend who is making a music theory book using piano rolls for examples and this would just rule. i.imgur.com/lvNyt8g.jpg Asked by Meme (75.134.128.x) on May 27 2015, 4:26pm Reply on May 30 2015, 12:26am: Yeah, though it doesn't really translate to MIDI much Comment... Question: How many chicken can you eat if you shove a egg up your bum while glueing feathers onto yourself while quacking like a maniac? Asked by Tyrone (69.181.17.x) on May 27 2015, 4:20am Reply on May 30 2015, 12:27am: Can not compute Comment... Question: How many dogs are there inside a grapefruit Asked by Bert (202.45.119.x) on May 26 2015, 4:56am Reply on May 30 2015, 12:27am: Can not compute Comment... Question: Re. chicken or egg- if you accept evolution then the answer is clearly "egg". Asked by Peter (2.102.99.x) on May 24 2015, 12:02pm Reply on May 30 2015, 12:27am: "slightly different egg" ? Comment... Question: Which came first, chicken or egg? Asked by IXix (86.168.182.x) on May 23 2015, 10:10am Reply on May 23 2015, 9:25pm: In your question: chicken In the dictionary: chicken In a French dictionary: egg. Side note (read aloud): Why do the French eat one egg for breakfast? Because one egg is un oeuf. Comment... Question: Is it possible to somehow sync PlayTrackPreview2Ex() to tempo map at current time in project (noticed MIDI takes previewed with the function don't obey the tempo map). I'm using it like this: bit.ly/1FgC7IN Thanks! Asked by Martin (78.1.135.x) on May 17 2015, 2:28am Reply on May 22 2015, 4:02pm: Hmm the problem is that "current time in project" is a bit vague... there is probably a way to play it as if it started at a particular time, but the details escape me... Comment... Question: So, does it mean I will send you a plugin license and you will send me Reaper key or it's real to do it with someone other? Thank you. I'm from Belarus. Asked by Andy (212.87.13.x) on May 13 2015, 7:05pm Reply on May 14 2015, 4:35pm: No, it would have to be with a third party who wants to do the trade. For me, a plug-in license has little value... Comment... Question: Justin, I have no ability to use PayPal. I have a license on VSTi, which costs as much as Reaper. Can I exchange with someone? I mean I will give someone this license and that man will buy the Reaper license from my name for me? Asked by Andy (212.87.13.x) on May 13 2015, 12:55pm Reply on May 13 2015, 3:10pm: You could potentially, REAPER licenses are one-time-transferable by us. Or you could find another way to pay, depending on what country you are in... Comment... [newer questions] [unreplied] | [replied] | [recent comments] | [all] [older questions]

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