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Question: Do you primarily use a trackpad, a mouse or some other cursor control device?
Asked by Robert (47.201.169.x) on November 19 2017, 9:56pm
Reply on November 20 2017, 2:04pm:

On a desktop I use a regular mouse, on laptops I think my preference is the thinkpad nipple. Comment...

Question: Any thoughts on the Lamda School and/or coding bootcamps in general?
Asked by Karl Hungus (69.120.228.x) on November 19 2017, 9:36pm
Reply on November 20 2017, 2:04pm:

No idea. Comment...

Question: reaper was already the best general purpose daw, but after automation items, it's so better at electronic music than anything else, it's not even fair. not a question, just saying thanks.
Asked by dunno_name (87.20.89.x) on November 19 2017, 11:31am
Reply on November 20 2017, 2:04pm:

Thank you! Comment...

Question: I am a web developer. What simple website can I build that I can maintain after work and on weekends that will earn me $1000 per month.
Asked by Jacques (197.95.195.x) on November 16 2017, 7:36pm
Reply on November 16 2017, 7:39pm (edited at November 16 2017, 7:40pm):

What simple website do you wish existed but doesn't? It probably won't earn you anything but if you're just in it for the money you're going to have a bad time mmmkay? Comment...

Question: Is there any further development planned for Reamote? The ultimate goal I have in mind is to be able to run old Windows plugins on a Mac using a Reamote slave running inside a Crossover Mac bottle
Asked by Vance (173.56.53.x) on November 15 2017, 1:31am
Reply on November 16 2017, 3:56am:

No plans at the moment 1 Comment...

Question: Whenever reinstalling Windows (or a new system) I always default to Winamp 2.81. The last one without full web and any integration. I still use it for all music playback and will continue to do so as long as it works. Any plans on updating/creating/remaking a version of a PLAYER of sorts that does the same thing? No resource hog, same controls, etc.? One day Cont'd: it will stop working. And I can't code so I can't do it myself. P.S. The spectrum voiceprint analyzer doesn't work at all. No matter what I try. It does work under Win XP in VirtualBox (I tried) but not in Windows 10. Any tips on making it work (with Winamp 2.81)? Thanks.
Asked by Alex (79.114.5.x) on November 14 2017, 9:13am
Reply on November 14 2017, 3:04pm:

Sort of been there done that, you know? Re: voiceprint analyzer, I'd guess that there's some DirectDraw issue with Win10, maybe... Try running Winamp in Windows XP compatibility mode? Comment...

Question: Sorry to ask Reaper question... in the arrange area, clicking with a Wacom pen to move cursor doesn’t always register single (left) clicks. Do you have any idea why? It always registers when clicking on the time / ruler area above without fail. I find this odd. Ive tried all different Pen settings, no luck. Thanks
Asked by NGF (213.205.252.x) on November 11 2017, 9:45pm
Reply on November 11 2017, 11:44pm:

If I had to guess it would be because the arrange area has scrollbars, the Wacom driver probably looks at it and decides to handle things differently. Comment...

Question: How did you meet Jhon Schwarts ? (How did you became friends?)
Asked by Georgy (172.250.71.x) on November 11 2017, 5:07pm
Reply on November 11 2017, 11:43pm:

He was a REAPER user... Comment...

Question: Do you ninjam?
Asked by Brummbear (69.172.164.x) on November 11 2017, 4:36am
Reply on November 11 2017, 3:38pm:

Sometimes but not enough! Comment...

Question: Did you ever go through a phase where you tried to gain muscle? How often do you lift weights these days?
Asked by Mommy (76.110.183.x) on November 10 2017, 6:37pm
Reply on November 10 2017, 9:48pm (edited at November 10 2017, 9:51pm):

Nah I do calisthenics and stuff but never really lift weights. Besides, building too much muscle would hurt my running performance... Comment...

Question: Do you have any pets, exept lamas?
Asked by Georgy (172.250.71.x) on November 10 2017, 4:43am
Reply on November 10 2017, 9:48pm:

I have no pets Comment...

Question: Do you do any kind of continuing education in programming?
Asked by Will (23.125.224.x) on November 10 2017, 1:32am
Reply on November 10 2017, 3:24am:

That implies I had some education to begin with... Comment...

Question: I apologize for being blunt, are you rich? (Long version: are you financially motivated to develop your DAW for a living?)
Asked by Ivan (109.251.112.x) on November 8 2017, 5:33pm
Reply on November 8 2017, 6:22pm:

Enough to feel bad about it, yeah. Comment...

Question: Have you experimented with intermittent fasting or a ketogenic diet?
Asked by Prizmaxic (65.73.206.x) on November 8 2017, 4:11pm
Reply on November 8 2017, 4:16pm:

No, that sounds awful. Comment...

Question: Re: That's exactly my worry. It seems to me that the motto ``write once, compile anywhere'' loses ground with that approach, plus modern C++ standards aren't helping at all with added complexity, etc. But, does it really matter these days?
Asked by Gio (2.87.62.x) on November 7 2017, 5:07pm
Reply on November 8 2017, 4:16pm:

Dunno Comment...

Question: It looks like Google Chrome M62 tackled portability issues by using clang across Win/Mac/Linux. What do you think of their approach? I know you follow the same approach more or less with ICC, could you give some insights from your experience with REAPER?
Asked by Gio (94.70.0.x) on November 7 2017, 6:51am
Reply on November 7 2017, 2:44pm:

Hmm, seems to me like if you have to use a specific compiler then you're code isn't as portable as it should be? Comment...

Question: Do you watch Anime?
Asked by Georgy (172.250.71.x) on November 6 2017, 9:17pm
Reply on November 7 2017, 2:25am:

Nope Comment...

Question: What TVs do you use (make/model) and are you happy with them?
Asked by Will (50.84.190.x) on November 6 2017, 7:07pm
Reply on November 6 2017, 7:36pm (edited at November 6 2017, 7:37pm):

I don't have a TV... Most shows I watch on a 2013(?) retina macbook pro, which works well! Comment...

Question: INITCOMMONCONTROLSEX, SHITEMID, etc. What is going on with WINAPI, was it meant to be funny?
Asked by Gio (94.70.0.x) on November 6 2017, 7:43am
Reply on November 6 2017, 2:57pm:

Hah, I'm sure people had a laugh when adding some of those structs. Comment...

Question: any thoughts on HIIT (interval training) as a far more time-efficient way to exercise?
Asked by Ryan (23.16.24.x) on November 6 2017, 1:59am
Reply on November 6 2017, 2:57pm:

Not really, exercise isn't about results for me, it's about the process and experience. Interval training definitely helps for improving fitness though. Comment...

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