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Question: What do you make of the whole Linux CoC situation?
Asked by Esmo (104.128.136.x) on October 2 2018, 5:43am
Reply on October 2 2018, 1:30pm (edited at October 2 2018, 1:35pm):

I just read the code of conduct -- it seems fine. I don't get the criticism, most of it makes very little sense based on the actual code. Comment...

Question: In regards to the first question - what's the most complicated thing you ever created in REAPER and actually used to create an art piece? Not code wise, feature wise.
Asked by John (78.0.253.x) on October 1 2018, 8:21pm
Reply on October 1 2018, 10:30pm:

I use the Super8 JSFX a lot! In fact I'm uploading yet another youtube video of a practice. Not sure if it's the most complicated but it's something. Comment...

Question: If you were presented with 100% customized REAPER rig - how fast would you be able to use it in regards to your own setup? I guess you would too have a learning curve - that's kinda scary and cool at the same time, lol
Asked by John (93.141.30.x) on October 1 2018, 8:19pm
Reply on October 1 2018, 10:28pm (edited at October 1 2018, 10:29pm):

Depends on if I'm allowed to reset key bindings and menus back to normal haha. I do sometimes use other peoples setups, and it's a bit like trying to type on a foreign keyboard -- some things work, others definitely do not! Comment...

Question: What are your thoughts: on the Mr.Robot TV Show? (If you have seen it)
Asked by Bean (49.196.162.x) on October 1 2018, 5:49pm
Reply on October 1 2018, 10:30pm:

First season was A+, after that A- (still good but hard to follow the first). Really good production and music and design throughout. Comment...

Question: Re: flipped coordinates in swell: 1) If not flipped, right/bottom are outside rect. If flipped, which are outside? 2) How is ScreenToClient calculated? Relative to the flipped or to the actual left/top?
Asked by Julian (192.42.116.x) on September 28 2018, 6:38pm
Reply on September 29 2018, 9:39pm:

This would be better asked via email or forums, I'll check the forums for that. Comment...

Question: Is it possible to use a reaper.array as parameter type or return type in a ReaScript API function that is provided by a C++ extension? If yes, how is the size of the array passed between script and extension?
Asked by Julian (197.231.221.x) on September 28 2018, 5:34pm
Reply on September 29 2018, 9:39pm:

See forum posts. Comment...

Question: Are you impressed by all the contributions made by Reaper users over the years? (themes, scripts, extensions, etc.) Have you tried some? Do you use some on a regular basis?
Asked by James (198.91.196.x) on September 28 2018, 4:33am
Reply on September 29 2018, 9:39pm:

Yes, yes, and not normally. Comment...

Question: What part of Reaper did you start programming first?
Asked by Magnus (85.242.101.x) on September 27 2018, 8:48pm
Reply on September 27 2018, 9:17pm:

Looks like items, .wav file reading, and looping-section sources. Comment...

Question: Support VS11+ resource editor for mac_resgen.php at some point? Like LVS_ALIGNLEFT etc
Asked by Gio (79.130.182.x) on September 27 2018, 8:02pm
Reply on September 27 2018, 9:17pm:

Hmm could just add some #defines to swell-dlggen.h for those? I'll accept patches. Comment...

Question: I noticed big similarities in the look of Reaper v1. and Acid Pro/VEGAS and wonder why this is... Do you (or one of your developers) once worked for sony? ;)
Asked by Tobias (195.81.221.x) on September 26 2018, 12:19pm
Reply on September 26 2018, 10:28pm:

I used Vegas and Acid (both v4) before making REAPER. :) Comment...

Question: Is REAPER standing for "Rapid Environment for Audio Production, Engineering, and Recording", or "Rapid Environment for Audio Prototyping and Efficient Recording"?
Asked by MS from Sweden (77.218.242.x) on September 25 2018, 8:35pm
Reply on September 26 2018, 2:05am:

Originally the latter, probably the former by now Comment...

Question: Have you considered making any extensions or alternate layouts designed specifically to allow REAPER to be used as a host for a live mixing console similar to what Avid attempted to do with their Live consoles and Pro Tools.
Asked by Marcus (75.179.56.x) on September 24 2018, 7:05am
Reply on September 25 2018, 2:57am:

Nah, though mixer layouts in themes are useful for this I guess? Comment...

Question: in 2015 I thanked you for abiding by the antitrust laws - just saw you answer. You have no idea what I mean. Here it is - from the guys that wrote the first click thru EULA for jobas and woz - www.fenwick.com/FenwickDocuments/Patent_Licensing.pdf... page 12 of the PDF - Quiet Enjoyment and restrictions
Asked by ajwamnet (69.244.68.x) on September 23 2018, 11:06pm
Reply on September 23 2018, 11:12pm:

Ah gotcha, thanks for the explanation! Comment...

Question: Looks like 5.8 beta uses mpg123 instead of the fraunhofer decoder. How do you feel about that? I would've picked libmad now days.
Asked by Will (23.125.224.x) on September 23 2018, 5:16pm
Reply on September 23 2018, 7:52pm:

They all produce the same results these days, I'd think, and performance, ha ha ha aahhhh so silly. We use (a modified version of) mp3dec in REAPER, which is related... Comment...

Question: How much marketing are you doing for Reaper?
Asked by MS from Sweden (77.218.242.x) on September 23 2018, 2:06pm
Reply on September 23 2018, 7:52pm:

Zero, aside from the occasional sponsorship of events/awards. Comment...

Question: I have a suggestion for your "www.reaper.fm/videos.php". Instead of arranging videos list in vertical manner, arrange them horizontally, like 1. Introduction.. and very next to it, in right side, 2. Starting a new project. Imo, this will look much better :)
Asked by Abhi (117.207.143.x) on September 23 2018, 10:57am
Reply on September 23 2018, 7:52pm:

Hmm not sure I agree, but ok. Comment...

Question: What about code libraries under the MIT license ? Good enough ?
Asked by Airon (77.179.85.x) on September 22 2018, 1:38pm
Reply on September 22 2018, 2:00pm:

Yeah Comment...

Question: Re: I am using WM_PAINT and the style for the windows class is registered with CS_HREDRAW | CS_VREDRAW. I haven't dig it myself so far but any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks.
Asked by Gio (79.130.168.x) on September 21 2018, 4:02pm
Reply on September 22 2018, 2:00pm:

Would have to have a look Comment...

Question: Being a software developer you are an expert on how code is created compiled and processed. Do you see any parallels between computer code and human DNA? Like DNA is the code that tells the cells how configure themselves and what traits and attributes to manifest. As we know complex code does not happen by chance, a programmer is needed. Would you attribu
Asked by Prizmaxic (65.73.206.x) on September 21 2018, 2:00pm
Reply on September 21 2018, 2:18pm:

I'm no biologist... Seems like DNA has more in common with neural networks/machine learning than with written code, though. Comment...

Question: Do you prefer to have a feature request be a problem to be solved by yourself, or do you prefer finished solutions which you are expected to just implement ? I do have the sneaking suspicion it’s usually the former. Also, would you consider code contributions from community members for Reaper itself, and if so at all, under what conditions ?
Asked by Airon (91.64.136.x) on September 21 2018, 12:39pm
Reply on September 21 2018, 2:17pm:

It depends on the complexity and nature of of the solution, and whether it fits within the framework of code/design. As far as third party code, if it's BSD-licensed open source, we'll consider including it, otherwise generally not. Comment...

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