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Question: I'm comparing my renders from different Daws with same settings. When I make null test, phase difference between renders is around -70 db which is pretty low..I also can't hear any differences in my listening tests at different SPLs and on different systems. How can I make sure that other people also can't hear that,too? Is there a definiton for "inaudible by human ear" while comparing sound differences? Regards
Asked by mehmethan disbudak (95.14.32.x) on June 16 2020, 2:23am
Reply on June 16 2020, 9:57pm:

Not sure, it probably depends a lot on what the -70dB is and what the signal is... Comment...

Question: so now the world went away- do you think it will return as before?
Asked by 2020 (95.151.177.x) on June 15 2020, 12:15pm
Reply on June 15 2020, 8:34pm:

Hopefully it will end up as something better! 1 Comment...

Question: Have you checked out Haiku OS lately? I have a feeling you would like its overall esthetic and appriach. Would be amazing to have REAPER running on it at some point :-)
Asked by fladd (92.110.122.x) on June 14 2020, 5:18pm
Reply on June 15 2020, 8:34pm:

I haven't... maybe I'll look at some in-browser version or something ;) Comment...

Question: How are you satisfied with the four years of Trump presidency? (rate 1-5 stars)
Asked by cxtd (153.235.85.x) on June 13 2020, 10:21am
Reply on June 13 2020, 4:15pm (edited at June 13 2020, 4:16pm):

Zero (or negative) stars. Not unexpected, though. 1 Comment...

Question: hey-when a really hard or complicated bug solve or whatever other computing challenge,do you like the actual problem solving? i mean,do you really like to solve problems and feel satisfied with what you do,or have done,over time>?
Asked by 2020 (91.110.225.x) on June 12 2020, 11:18pm
Reply on June 13 2020, 12:17am:

Yes it is usually enjoyable, though not without its low moments. Comment...

Question: I am a recent college graduate looking to get into the field of music technology. I have some experience with programming languages like JavaScript and Python, and am a musician. Would you have any advice on where to start? Thanks, David
Asked by David (68.129.0.x) on June 11 2020, 1:35am
Reply on June 13 2020, 12:18am:

Hard to say (it's been a long, long time since I was just starting out). Writing stuff in REAPER using JSFX and/or ReaScript can be very satisfying, though! 2 Comments...

Question: Cheers+Certainly is! - (could you tell it was programmed by a human though?) :)
Asked by 2020 (109.181.167.x) on June 10 2020, 2:33pm
Reply on June 10 2020, 8:42pm:

Not sure! 1 Comment...

Question: TWO QUESTIONS : 1. If you were never been a programmer, and hence, no REAPER software would be there, then in which DAW you would be making music today? (Sony ACID was your former DAW, right? But that is too out-dated now). 2. Do open source softwares run better in Linux than in Windows or Mac?
Asked by Winner Winner REAPER Dinner (182.64.186.x) on June 10 2020, 8:18am
Reply on June 10 2020, 8:41pm:

Hard to say for #1, I don't use them now so how would I know? and for #2 I think it depends on the software! Comment...

Question: I have an idea that you can develop. you will be interested in.
Asked by saeed pourdelir (77.99.71.x) on June 9 2020, 1:35pm
Reply on June 9 2020, 6:10pm:

Post it for all to see! Comment...

Question: What are your thoughts on Apple moving to ARM processors on Macs?
Asked by bean (67.189.210.x) on June 9 2020, 12:42pm
Reply on June 9 2020, 6:11pm:

I'm interested (we support ARM on linux). In general though I haven't seen a fast ARM system, at best they're only somewhat usable... Comment...

Question: Melody itni choclatey kaise bani !
Asked by zookthespook (110.224.58.x) on June 8 2020, 10:52am
Reply on June 9 2020, 6:12pm:

Hah no idea what that is 1 Comment...

Question: Hey!- you like robots? + drummers? will you check out my programmed drum mix? > newtube.app/user/ArtofLight/3v8UXPW (does link work? please+ty.)
Asked by 2020 (2.25.95.x) on June 8 2020, 12:02am
Reply on June 9 2020, 6:12pm:

Nice, though playing drums is fun for humans! Comment...

Question: So,you like bike riding? (i do too) but apparently we been doing it all wrong..heheh watch n learn,watch n learn :) (youtube.com/watch?v=tevsQr3UNHs
Asked by 2020 (95.148.58.x) on June 6 2020, 8:08pm
Reply on June 7 2020, 2:19pm:

Hah yeah Comment...

Question: So listening to some latest recordings you seem to have some type of drum machine running? why the switch..for variety,or??
Asked by 2020 (109.181.167.x) on June 6 2020, 12:10am
Reply on June 6 2020, 2:15am:

Been NINJAMming with my bandmates since the whole Coronavirus social distancing thing... 2 Comments...

Question: Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the number of features requests?
Asked by Potaito (83.81.253.x) on June 5 2020, 11:55pm
Reply on June 6 2020, 2:15am:

Nah, they don't have the same urgency as bugs 1 Comment...

Question: If I want lots of slow motions into my video, in which frame rate I must record my video?
Asked by Gold (182.68.69.x) on June 5 2020, 7:31am
Reply on June 5 2020, 6:24pm:

Depends on how slow you want to go! Normal is 30fps or so, so if you do 60fps that's good for half-speed, 120fps for quarter speed, etc. Comment...

Question: Microsoft Edge OR Google Chrome? Single partition OR multiple partitions of your HDD/SSD? Windows or Ubuntu for home/personal use? If you get opportunity to learn a creative hobby - digital painting OR 2D animation OR 3D animation? And finally - YouTube OR TikTok?
Asked by Edge (122.162.220.x) on June 4 2020, 6:54am
Reply on June 5 2020, 6:24pm:

Firefox! I have a dual-boot win/linux laptop and macOS machine (the latter only has one volume but can also boot other macOS versions via USB3) Comment...

Question: Do you get a chance to sungaze at either dawn or sunset?
Asked by 2020 (2.26.240.x) on June 2 2020, 7:51am
Reply on June 5 2020, 6:24pm: