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

[Mike Rawes]

 --- Steve Harris <S.W.Harris at ecs.soton.ac.uk> wrote: 
> On Thu, Jan 23, 2003 at 01:20:34 +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 was disputing your statememt that its the biggest improvement. I think
> the biggest impriovement is combining the patching and parameter control
> UIs. OTOH an FM synth built from first principles is a good example,
> though most modular synths would/should have a single module to do that.

OK. 'The biggest' -> 'A big' :) So we've got two big improvements: Sub patches,
and combined wiring/control UI (with the option of hiding wires).

Mike


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