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Show HN: SOUL Language 1.0 – A platform for writing and running audio code

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Re: Show HN: SOUL Language 1.0 – A platform for writing and running audio code

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Post by julesrms »

samuell wrote: post #2

I would have expected a code example on the front page.

Well, that's just a press release page, but it does have a link to the examples: https://soul.dev/examples/

You can also browse the example code on the github: https://github.com/soul-lang/SOUL/tree/master/examples/patch...

Re: Show HN: SOUL Language 1.0 – A platform for writing and running audio code

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Post by julesrms »

Gys wrote: post #3

‘ This site uses a code editor which is not suitable for small screens. Please view on desktop/tablet.’ I was curious to see some code, but I guess that has to wait.

There's plenty of code to see! Our playground site has been up and running since 2019, and people are already developing products with SOUL.

https://soul.dev/examples/

EDIT: ah, I misunderstood you.. You mean you'd found the examples but the playground page didn't fit on a phone. Yeah, it's tricky to squeeze all the stuff needed into a small space! We're planning to do a huge redesign of the site in 2021 to turn it into a much more powerful developer portal, and we'll certainly look at other form-factors in doing that.

Re: Show HN: SOUL Language 1.0 – A platform for writing and running audio code

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Post by skohan »

julesrms wrote: post #4
samuell wrote: post #2

I would have expected a code example on the front page.

Well, that's just a press release page, but it does have a link to the examples: https://soul.dev/examples/ You can also browse the example code on the github: https://github.com/soul-lang/SOUL/tree/master/examples/patch...

I would also have appreciated a code example above the fold, even on the press release. When I read about a new language, the first thing I want to see is what the code looks like.

Re: Show HN: SOUL Language 1.0 – A platform for writing and running audio code

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Post by rectang »

https://soul-lang.github.io/SOUL/docs/SOUL_FAQ.html

> What is the licensing/business model?

> Our intention is to make SOUL entirely free and unencumbered for developers to use. All our public source code is permissively (ISC) licensed. We’re currently keeping some of our secret sauce closed-source, but the EULA allows use of it freely to encourage its adoption in 3rd party hardware and software. Ultimately, we plan to commercialise SOUL by licensing back-end drivers and other IP for use by vendors who are building SOUL-compatible hardware products.

Re: Show HN: SOUL Language 1.0 – A platform for writing and running audio code

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Post by CamperBob2 »

skohan wrote: post #6
julesrms wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Well, that's just a press release page, but it does have a link to the examples: https://soul.dev/examples/ You can also browse the example code on the github: https://github.com/soul-lang/SOUL/tree/master/examples/patch...

I would also have appreciated a code example above the fold, even on the press release. When I read about a new language, the first thing I want to see is what the code looks like.

In this case, it's equally important to hear what the code sounds like. Try their demo page, it's actually very nifty.

Re: Show HN: SOUL Language 1.0 – A platform for writing and running audio code

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Post by schwartzworld »

Gys wrote: post #3

‘ This site uses a code editor which is not suitable for small screens. Please view on desktop/tablet.’ I was curious to see some code, but I guess that has to wait.

Turning my phone sideways worked for me

Re: Show HN: SOUL Language 1.0 – A platform for writing and running audio code

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Post by QuadDamaged »

rectang wrote: post #7

https://soul-lang.github.io/SOUL/docs/SOUL_FAQ.html > What is the licensing/business model? > Our intention is to make SOUL entirely free and unencumbered for developers to use. All our public source code is permissively (ISC) licensed. We’re currently keeping some of our secret sauce closed-source, but the EULA allows use of it freely to encourage its adoption in 3rd party hardware and software. Ultimately, we plan…

been bit by another audio engine that had the same license and pulled a bait and switch. No thanks.
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