[Just Talk] Re: [linux-audio-user] Why we need graphic designers

[Mike Rawes]

On Thu, 23 Jan 2003 12:39:01 +0000
Steve Harris <S.W.Harris at ecs.soton.ac.uk> wrote:

> On Thu, Jan 23, 2003 at 12:20:24 +0000, Mike Rawes wrote:
> > Module wiring: The biggest improvement is to implement sub-patches
> > [yes, I know there are plans for this in SSM :] - that way you can
> > hide a lot of detail in a single module.
> 
> That depends on your building style. I hardly ever use sub patches, my
> patches have too much interrealtion.

True. But then you can just not use the sub-patches! They do have their
uses - another good one is DX-style FM - building a single operator uses
about half a dozen modules. Being able to wrap this into a single module
called 'DX Operator' has a certain appeal. I suppose it depends on how
you work. It might be easier to just write a DX Op LADSPA plugin!

>  
> > I quite like the separation of the wiring (which really only for
> > initial setting up) and the control (which is used when performing).
> > I don't like, for example, the way the Nord Modular does things, by
> > having wires/connections at the front: What if you slip and pull out
> > a wire instead of turning a knob during a performance? Same result
> > as tripping over a cable on stage: Oops!
> 
> I /really/ dont like a seperation of wiring and controls, that breaks
> my mental context.

Good point. Perhaps the option of hiding the wiring for performance
would be a good compromise. Taking the Nord as an example - the GUI
shows both wiring and modules for ease of setting up. Once you're done,
you just have the unit, with whatever controls you have set up (no
wiring visible).

> I have never used the GUI of a Nord in a live performance,
> I link it to a MIDI controller and use that + the front panel. Infact
> I've never even gigged a nord wired to a PC.

Er, yes... this occurred to me just after I clicked send! (I've only
tried the Nord in a shop).

- 
Mike
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