6 IS OUT

bOing · Post by **bOing** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 6:41 am

Yes, as someone keen on keeping things as close to the truth as possible, I want to make sure that we're all on the same "BETA" page.

If we were "Bata" testers all of our feet would hurt very soon.

Timeline · Post by **Timeline** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:01 am

All MOTU would have to do is report known issues like Nuendo does with the release.

This would simplify beta matters and remove most of the pain of discovering problems in the middle of a session. Why they have not done this in the past is beyond me but since this thread was thrown into the off topic barrel, why not at least talk about it.

I suspect there will be a few issues as with any new software release with added features. This is normal and not a bad thing at all and in fact expected. I suspect DP will be better than most and I have a fair amount of faith this go around for some reason.

Again I hope they change the silence mantra and become a bit more straight forward about known issues. It would be refreshing and classy.

monkey man · Post by **monkey man** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:16 am

Timeline wrote:...I suspect DP will be better than most and I have a fair amount of faith this go around for some reason...

Same here Gary, and I reckon others would feel this way too.
This is interesting to me because you'd not expect this to be the case after a massive GUI work-over.

To my way of thinking, this speaks volumes in terms of the new GUI's "clean and clear" look's ability to make us feel more at home and to trust the workings thereunder.
It's a thing of beauty, near as I can tell from half-way around the earth and at least 2 weeks separated in time.

twistedtom · Post by **twistedtom** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:30 am

Timeline wrote:All MOTU would have to do is report known issues like Nuendo does with the release.

This would simplify beta matters and remove most of the pain of discovering problems in the middle of a session. Why they have not done this in the past is beyond me but since this thread was thrown into the off topic barrel, why not at least talk about it.

I suspect there will be a few issues as with any new software release with added features. This is normal and not a bad thing at all and in fact expected. I suspect DP will be better than most and I have a fair amount of faith this go around for some reason.

Again I hope they change the silence mantra and become a bit more straight forward about known issues. It would be refreshing and classy.

Right on you said it.
+1

Timeline · Post by **Timeline** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:49 am

Thanks MM & TW.

Maybe the Boston Celtics win over our Lakers will put them the mood to do this.

MIDI Life Crisis · Post by **MIDI Life Crisis** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 8:59 am

bOing wrote:...And also to James for trying to remain light hearted and consistently off topic during this serious time.

Insulting the members here you might get away with. Insulting the host is where you may want to tread a little more lightly.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:40 am

I just put in my order, and noticed the "About MOTU" tab. I clicked, and read, "Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) is a leading developer of music software and audio recording technology for personal computers. MOTU was founded in 1980 and has been developing music software since 1984."

Founded in '80, and developing music software since '84? What were they doing for the first three years?

- trying to get Performer to run on an Apple Lisa?
- sitting around and asking, "What's up with this MIDI thing anyway?"
- playing Pong on an RCA 13"
- attending high school
- court-ordered community service

Inquiring minds want to know.

.

MIDI Life Crisis · Post by **MIDI Life Crisis** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:52 am

Jim wrote:I just put in my order, and noticed the "About MOTU" tab. I clicked, and read, "Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) is a leading developer of music software and audio recording technology for personal computers. MOTU was founded in 1980 and has been developing music software since 1984."

Founded in '80, and developing music software since '84? What were they doing for the first three years?

- trying to get Performer to run on an Apple Lisa?
- sitting around and asking, "What's up with this MIDI thing anyway?"
- playing Pong on an RCA 13"
- attending high school
- court-ordered community service

Inquiring minds want to know.

.

Being conceived and born?!

YouTube · Post by **James Steele** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:55 am

Jim wrote:I just put in my order, and noticed the "About MOTU" tab. I clicked, and read, "Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) is a leading developer of music software and audio recording technology for personal computers. MOTU was founded in 1980 and has been developing music software since 1984."

Founded in '80, and developing music software since '84? What were they doing for the first three years?

- trying to get Performer to run on an Apple Lisa?
- sitting around and asking, "What's up with this MIDI thing anyway?"
- playing Pong on an RCA 13"
- attending high school
- court-ordered community service

Inquiring minds want to know.

.

Mouse Stampede

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 9:56 am

MIDI Life Crisis wrote:
Being conceived and born?!

A three year gestation? Are you insinuating that MOTU is a whale?

I don't know about you, but the conceiving part doesn't take up that much time. Much to the chagrin of my paramour.

MIDI Life Crisis · Post by **MIDI Life Crisis** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:02 am

Jim wrote:
MIDI Life Crisis wrote:
Being conceived and born?!
A three year gestation? Are you insinuating that MOTU is a whale?

I don't know about you, but the conceiving part doesn't take up that much time. Much to the chagrin of my paramour.

Well, we're talking about a complete staff...

bOing · Post by **bOing** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:04 am

MIDI Life Crisis wrote:
bOing wrote:...And also to James for trying to remain light hearted and consistently off topic during this serious time.
Insulting the members here you might get away with. Insulting the host is where you may want to tread a little more lightly.

MIDI, I went to school with a kid just like you.

MIDI Life Crisis · Post by **MIDI Life Crisis** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:06 am

bOing wrote:
MIDI Life Crisis wrote:
bOing wrote:...And also to James for trying to remain light hearted and consistently off topic during this serious time.
Insulting the members here you might get away with. Insulting the host is where you may want to tread a little more lightly.
MIDI, I went to school with a kid just like you.

I don't doubt that. A few kids I went to school with repeated the 9th grade 3 times. Was that you?

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:08 am

MOTU needs to put a disclaimer on their receipt of upgrade:

"MOTU is not responsible for embolisms, aneurisms, or partial brain-death caused by extended breath-holding while waiting for your upgrade to arrive."

YouTube · Post by **James Steele** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:09 am

bOing wrote:
MIDI Life Crisis wrote:
bOing wrote:...And also to James for trying to remain light hearted and consistently off topic during this serious time.
Insulting the members here you might get away with. Insulting the host is where you may want to tread a little more lightly.
MIDI, I went to school with a kid just like you.

Hmmm... was I being insulted? I hadn't noticed. Must have something to do with how much some people's opinions matter to me.