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Question: Will you guys release both 32 & 64 bit REAPER 6 or just 64 bit? Newly released Studio one 4, Live 10 & Reason 10 stopped developing 32 bit and only provides 64 bit software. Actually, now it's better to stop having compatibility for older computers since 99% people use 64 bit now and soon, no one will use 32 bit. Barely there are people who use Windows XP, m
Asked by BeModern (59.97.206.x) on May 25 2018, 4:48am
Reply on May 25 2018, 2:09pm:

We have no plans to drop 32-bit support any time soon. Comment...

Question: Is it as secret what is going to be in Reaper 6 or everything would be posted in Pre-release discussion?
Asked by Georgy (172.250.71.x) on May 25 2018, 1:08am
Reply on May 25 2018, 2:09pm:

It will all go into the pre-release discussion before release, but before it goes there it might be secret. Comment...

Question: why they made vst3 hosting harder than vst2?
Asked by ruchira (123.231.124.x) on May 24 2018, 10:00am
Reply on May 25 2018, 2:09pm:

I guess it's just more complex? Some might say overdesigned? Some... hah Comment...

Question: Will Reaper die withought you?
Asked by Dick (216.240.42.x) on May 24 2018, 2:34am eh
Reply on May 24 2018, 2:39am:

Hopefully we'll never have to find out! Comment...

Question: i imagine that programming for gradual tempo changes must be very frustrating due to how many variables it impacts. is it?
Asked by Nym (needed long (71.69.184.x) on May 23 2018, 2:12pm
Reply on May 23 2018, 8:30pm:

It can be tricky, yeah, especially when you want to have editing that affects things both before and after a change. Comment...

Question: What laptop/OS/interface combo would you recommend for running Reaper on linux? What do you test on?
Asked by Maharis (69.120.228.x) on May 23 2018, 2:07pm
Reply on May 23 2018, 8:30pm:

Hmm I dunno, for linux I mostly a C2Q w/ Debian, RT kernel, RME HDSP PCI card for recording. I also have a Thinkpad X60 with a Zoom R24 and Debian I use for live performance, but it's not as reliable for me (though part of that might just be that it's underpowered...). Definitely like the RME hardware. Comment...

Question: Do you consider to stop working on reaper at some point?
Asked by Friedl (77.180.183.x) on May 23 2018, 12:44pm
Reply on May 23 2018, 8:28pm:

I haven't yet Comment...

Question: Just curious, do you hear Laurel or Yanny?
Asked by george (107.167.112.x) on May 21 2018, 6:18pm
Reply on May 21 2018, 9:52pm:

Laurel without any manipulation Comment...

Question: hola justin, como va eso.
Asked by daniel (179.40.48.x) on May 21 2018, 3:51pm
Reply on May 21 2018, 9:52pm:

Alright a bit sore today but doing well thanks! Comment...

Question: Its 2108 and we're still using mice, keyboards and monitors. What change in the developer-machine interface to you want/expect in the next 5yrs?
Asked by Colin (58.96.109.x) on May 21 2018, 11:38am
Reply on May 21 2018, 12:48pm:

I hope to be using the same for the most part.. :) Comment...

Question: What do you think about this situation? Will it make people hate Steinberg? bit.ly/2KzvCIo
Asked by Vitali (212.87.13.x) on May 20 2018, 4:01pm
Reply on May 21 2018, 1:39am (edited at May 21 2018, 1:40am):

They should make the VST2 headers public domain, IMO, if they're going to stop distributing it. To make it unavailable via legal channels would be a disservice to humanity. Comment...

Question: I have a reaper licence and only use native linux Reaper and its more stable than logic pro on a macbook pro. Why not make Linux reaper official?
Asked by Steinar Krogstad (86.62.132.x) on May 20 2018, 10:17am
Reply on May 21 2018, 1:39am:

Happy to hear it's working well for you! ..but alas a lot of people have differing expectations, and also the userbase is relatively small so it's tough to fully "support" it. But someday... Comment...

Question: There are times that I love my keyboard more than my girlfriend. Don't worry, she doesn't know... Which brings me to my question: Do you get emotionally attached to plastic keyboards, software or anything that you might use everyday?
Asked by Gio (94.70.21.x) on May 20 2018, 3:21am
Reply on May 21 2018, 1:36am:

Not anymore, maybe when I was younger... Though I once got sad when I thought I had lost my stainless water bottle. Oh also I will be genuinely sad when my bike gets stolen. Comment...

Question: Is there anyone on the Reaper forums that just bugs the hell outta you? Like “ugh this person again...”
Asked by curious (103.237.136.x) on May 20 2018, 1:27am
Reply on May 21 2018, 1:35am:

Other than genuine trolls and stuff, no... what gets me is non-descriptive bug reports ;) Comment...

Question: Do you think about rearranging menus in reaper? i love there is a loooot of options, but for newbies isnt so good; ps love reaper
Asked by pspsps (83.26.247.x) on May 19 2018, 6:41pm
Reply on May 19 2018, 7:57pm:

Hmm yeah but maybe they'll get used to it eventually? Comment...

Question: If the world is ending (yeah, like in many Hollywood movies), what would you do first of all? And what would happen to REAPER software then?
Asked by 2012 (59.92.95.x) on May 18 2018, 2:32am
Reply on May 18 2018, 9:40pm:

Load up the cargo bike and head out for one last ride (with supplies)? Comment...

Question: how fast should I call effEditIdle within vst host? 40ms?
Asked by ruchira (103.247.48.x) on May 17 2018, 12:43pm
Reply on May 17 2018, 4:14pm:

I'd say 33ms or lower -- the frequency at which you would reasonably expect any UI updates to happen (30Hz minimum, 60Hz would be nice too). Comment...

Question: Do you think is there a relationship between the musician's and the developer's mindsets?
Asked by Fabricio (186.139.179.x) on May 16 2018, 5:10pm
Reply on May 17 2018, 4:14pm:

Sure, they both have creative and technical aspects to them. Comment...

Question: Are tutorial videos in REAPER website, sufficient to master all the things in this advanced complex DAW?
Asked by RePear (107.170.145.x) on May 14 2018, 1:48pm
Reply on May 15 2018, 11:20pm:

IMO to master anything you also need a lot of experience and experimentation... Comment...

Question: We all know about Nikola Tesla, but have you heard of Dr. Robert Hall? nytimes.com/2018/05/10/obituaries/...
Asked by Will (50.84.190.x) on May 11 2018, 12:44pm
Reply on May 11 2018, 10:41pm:

Sharks with frickin laser beams Comment...

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