On Fri, 2004-07-30 at 06:54, Frank Barknecht wrote: > Hallo, > Dave Robillard hat gesagt: // Dave Robillard wrote: > > > I'm designing a modular synth engine, and would like to get some input > > on desired features/abilities to make sure it's designed in a way that > > will make it the most flexible. > > > > So, what features are important to you in a synth? What annoys you > > about the current crop of linux synths? > > The most important feature of a modular synth is IMO a way to build > reusable building blocks. Think functions or objects in programming > languages. You may want to take a look at how this is implemented in > Pd amd jMax. Without this a modular synth will become unusable almost > immediatly. Be prepared for users which want to create hundreds of > modules, this is not unusual at all. > > Ciao Now that you mention it subpatches are really important to a truly useful modular synth. Maybe subpatch ability can't just be left to the frontend like I initially thought. I'll put some thought in to it, thanks. -DR-
