Madrona Labs Sumu

[martinjuenke]

So, do we still believe this will pop up before the year ends?

I believe this will pop up before the next year ends.

[foosnark]

We have proof it's not vaporware.

It did seem like Randy wanted to get at least an early release version out while it's this year.. but it might be 11:59PM on New Year's Eve in Hawaiian Standard Time

[dayjob]

We have proof it's not vaporware.

It did seem like Randy wanted to get at least an early release version out while it's this year.. but it might be 11:59PM on New Year's Eve in Hawaiian Standard Time

SUMU would be a nice way to say good bye to 2023. Hopefully Randy is doing well and being reasonable. SUMU would also be a nice way to welcome 2024

[foosnark]

[martinjuenke]

Sumu has vanished in the fog.
What a pity!

[Andreya_Autumn]

No it ain't. The beta is running, and while progress is indeed slower than most would like, there is progress! It's behaving better and better with each iteration.

[jules99]

Reactions like these just show that, as a developer, you should never promise any release dates, unless everything is absolutely finished.

[Dirtgrain]

Reactions like these just show that, as a developer, you should never promise any release dates, unless everything is absolutely finished.

Promise, or was more like: we're aiming for/we're hoping for/if all goes according to plan?

[charlesalbert]

Just received an update. Next release date for an earlier version is February

[dayjob]

Sumu update.
I'm currently hard at work on the Windows version. I don't think of this as porting work, because I already have a cross-platform framework in place that I first rolled out with Aaltoverb, but whatever we call it, getting to a working Windows plugin is taking more time than I expected. I have a fast new development machine for (Ryzen 7, these chips are very impressive) and there were two weeks worth of issues to work out gettting all the dev tools running and Sumu and Vutu building. The good news is that they both are building now! This puts me on track to release the Early Access version for both Mac and Windows by early February. Once I get the Windows beta out I can set an actual release date.

While we're talking platforms: people often ask if I'm interested in making a Linux version. The answer is a wholehearted yes. Especially with the work I'm going to be doing this year on documenting my plugin framework so other people can use it, I'm fully on board with supporting a computing experience that's not controlled by one corporation or another.

here's the relevant bits from the email received today (Jan 3rd)

[foosnark]

Communication is good

I do think there was a bit too much optimism earlier on. The original estimate was Spring 2018... it was definitely going to happen in 2021... it was going to be ready for October 2023, then for sure it was going to be released as an early access thing in December 2023 and this time it felt pretty confident since there was the Databroth video and interviews and so on.

But it's good to know things are still in progress and it'll see the light of day in less than 5 more years

I'm still pretty convinced that it'll be worth the wait (but glad it wasn't a preorder sort of situation!)

[audiojunkie]

Sumu update.
I'm currently hard at work on the Windows version. I don't think of this as porting work, because I already have a cross-platform framework in place that I first rolled out with Aaltoverb, but whatever we call it, getting to a working Windows plugin is taking more time than I expected. I have a fast new development machine for (Ryzen 7, these chips are very impressive) and there were two weeks worth of issues to work out gettting all the dev tools running and Sumu and Vutu building. The good news is that they both are building now! This puts me on track to release the Early Access version for both Mac and Windows by early February. Once I get the Windows beta out I can set an actual release date.

While we're talking platforms: people often ask if I'm interested in making a Linux version. The answer is a wholehearted yes. Especially with the work I'm going to be doing this year on documenting my plugin framework so other people can use it, I'm fully on board with supporting a computing experience that's not controlled by one corporation or another.

here's the relevant bits from the email received today (Jan 3rd)

Oh, Wow!!! They are going to support Linux!!!! This is big news!!!

[dayjob]

[martiu]

[martinjuenke]

I'd buy now, but can't.
Wife gives money, but dev doesn't deliver.
Cruel world!