Show HN: macOS native DAW with Git branching model
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by hpen
3 hours ago
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| scratchtrackaudio.com
| HN
I am working on building (and have made my first prerelease) for a Digital Audio Workstation with git like branching version control.

It's free for local use and paid for cloud syncing or collaboration.

mslt
1 hour ago
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I’d recommend providing a lot more screenshots and information about how the core DAW functionality works in comparison to other DAWs. As is I can’t see enough about what this would feel like to spend my time downloading and trying it
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hpen
1 hour ago
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nice feedback. I'll get on that! Thanks
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QuantumNomad_
3 minutes ago
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Some video recordings would be extra nice also, that shows the software in use on an example audio project. Including showcasing of how you work with the revision history and branches, and how it enables collaboration.
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import
1 hour ago
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I am curious why it’s called DAW. There are no screenshots so hard to say anything

Does it support VST, AU? Any support for midi? Which OS’s supported?

Is this just a multi tracker recorder that has a git style storage?

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scelerat
1 hour ago
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Digital Audio Workstation

in the context of computer-based recording it's pretty common jargon

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QuantumNomad_
7 minutes ago
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I think what parent commenter is asking is, does it do the things one would expect a DAW to do?

I’m not expecting a whole Ableton replacement, but things like hosting plugins and working with MIDI is IMO fair to expect from any piece of software that wants to call itself a DAW.

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gyomu
30 minutes ago
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You charge $10/mo but all your links for Documentation/Privacy/Terms/Support are blank.
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sjtgraham
10 minutes ago
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You get what you pay for.
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zahlman
1 hour ago
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> with git like branching version control.

Honestly, as long as it's based on open, text-based formats, I could handle the Git part myself.

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greenpizza13
1 hour ago
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Was working on this same idea (*working = ideating over). Was really dissapointed to see after downloading the app does nothing without an account. This seems totally non-required for local "free" projects with this tool.
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delgaudm
2 hours ago
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I'm a voice actor, and I live in Reaper -- it's my "IDE" as it were. I like the idea of the git branching metaphor. Would you say that your DAW is primarily for musicians, or for more general purpose recording (i.e. a voice actors workflow)
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hpen
1 hour ago
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I have built it because I'm a musician. That being said I am interested in serving my customers / community and am open to what features would be needed / what user experience would be desired.
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brcmthrowaway
16 minutes ago
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How has your business been affected by AI?
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inatreecrown2
1 hour ago
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Cool idea but 16bit audio? I would not recommend anybody record at 16bit.
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hpen
1 hour ago
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Ah good catch! I'm adding 24 bit as we speak!
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import
1 hour ago
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Are we talking to a bot?
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