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Re: Show HN: macOS native DAW with Git branching model

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I am curious why it’s called DAW. There are no screenshots so hard to say anything Does it support VST, AU? Any support for midi? Which OS’s supported? Is this just a multi tracker recorder that has a git style storage?

Digital Audio Workstation

in the context of computer-based recording it's pretty common jargon

Re: Show HN: macOS native DAW with Git branching model

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I'm a voice actor, and I live in Reaper -- it's my "IDE" as it were. I like the idea of the git branching metaphor. Would you say that your DAW is primarily for musicians, or for more general purpose recording (i.e. a voice actors workflow)

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Re: Show HN: macOS native DAW with Git branching model

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I am curious why it’s called DAW. There are no screenshots so hard to say anything Does it support VST, AU? Any support for midi? Which OS’s supported? Is this just a multi tracker recorder that has a git style storage?

Digital Audio Workstation in the context of computer-based recording it's pretty common jargon

I think what parent commenter is asking is, does it do the things one would expect a DAW to do?

I’m not expecting a whole Ableton replacement, but things like hosting plugins and working with MIDI is IMO fair to expect from any piece of software that wants to call itself a DAW.

Re: Show HN: macOS native DAW with Git branching model

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I’d recommend providing a lot more screenshots and information about how the core DAW functionality works in comparison to other DAWs. As is I can’t see enough about what this would feel like to spend my time downloading and trying it

nice feedback. I'll get on that! Thanks

Some video recordings would be extra nice also, that shows the software in use on an example audio project. Including showcasing of how you work with the revision history and branches, and how it enables collaboration.

Re: Show HN: macOS native DAW with Git branching model

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I cannot imagine anyone who works with audio regularly would realistically consider replacing Ableton/Logic/ProTools/Reaper/etc with whatever recording experience this provides (no screenshots doesn't help your pitch).

The versioning idea is interesting and something many musicians have to contend with as they work on songs. Personally, I wouldn't want the complexity of take-level versioning, but pinning audio and mix automation to a given mixdown could be useful for tracking the history of a song. It might be more effective to approach this as version tracking / collaboration layer around existing DAW formats rather than a full replacement.

Re: Show HN: macOS native DAW with Git branching model

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Is it really a problem that needs solving? Or more of a solution in search for a problem. DAWs allow “track alternatives” which I use more than project versions. But I can’t imagine what would be unsatisfactory about project versions to the point of changing to another DAW.
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