On Tue, 30 Oct 2018 16:02:36 -0400 Tim <termt...@rogers.com> wrote: <snip> >But beyond that there is something else: >The actual sound of the plugin. When users dig up an old song project > they expect plugins that were used to a) be available and b) sound > and operate exactly like they did before, barring minor improvements. >So even if just the mere operation and sound of some controls has > changed, the project will not sound correct. >This is a crucial thing, the integrity of existing projects.
This! It simply can't be overstated. One tiny change can completely destroy the sound, and when a musician has put in hours of effort and deep inspiration into a project they will lose all confidence in the system. -- Will J Godfrey http://www.musically.me.uk Say you have a poem and I have a tune. Exchange them and we can both have a poem, a tune, and a song. _______________________________________________ Linux-audio-dev mailing list Linux-audio-dev@lists.linuxaudio.org https://lists.linuxaudio.org/listinfo/linux-audio-dev