SWAY - a synth modeled after the Yamaha SY77

[audiojunkie]

SLY77 sounds good!

[Artie Fichelle]

NI has a product with the name SWAY since may 30th. 2023. But not a trademark. So NI was earlier. And for as small developer it is better to concentrate on the code than on legal issues.

[sheaf]

I think I want to stay clear of names to close to SY77, because I also don't want to risk angering Yamaha lawyers.

I like SUAI, but what do you think about SUAY? It still has the S and the Y, and it's close to SWAY.

NI has a product with the name SWAY since may 30th. 2023. But not a trademark. So NI was earlier. And for as small developer it is better to concentrate on the code than on legal issues.

I was earlier and I can prove it with a Twitter post . I'm sure that will fly in court.

Or is it about who actually released it first?

[Aloysius]

I think I want to stay clear of names to close to SY77, because I also don't want to risk angering Yamaha lawyers.

In that case SCHWANKEN is German for SWAY.

[cslevine]

SUAY would be well. or SWAY ,
the plugin name should be displayed in capital letters. it is so unique in the world

[cslevine]

on question :
is there any way to convert or import .bin samples ROMs ?

[Artie Fichelle]

If you were earlier on twitter you were the first. But the best would be that you apply today for a trademark, you can do that online. does pt cost much. just consolt the nizza concention, so you pick the right classes.

[mambo888]

Can we still apply for beta testing? I’m on Macbook M3 Max and M2 Mac studio Ultra.

[Cochrane]

I like SUAI, but what do you think about SUAY? It still has the S and the Y, and it's close to SWAY.

"SUAY" is an excellent option because it recalls the alleged development nickname of SY-77, contains 'S' and 'Y', does not infringe copyrights and it could be associated to the whole SY family (the others: 22,33,55,85,99), maybe for future upgrades/improvements.

Regarding SY-99, the most difficult thing for emulating it at this point should be implementing the whole SPX-900 effects unit, but then you could sell it as a separate product, providing the fact that '90s multi-fx units emulations are lacking and much anticipated too.

BTW, great work sheaf! the audio demos on the new site are incredible and I hope for a prompt release of "SUAY"/"SWAY".

[EvilDragon]

I think I want to stay clear of names to close to SY77, because I also don't want to risk angering Yamaha lawyers.

I like SUAI, but what do you think about SUAY? It still has the S and the Y, and it's close to SWAY.

The SY trademark has expired 22 years ago. I think SUAI looks better honestly. SUAY only if you stylize it, for example SuaY, perhaps.

[audiojunkie]

I think I want to stay clear of names to close to SY77, because I also don't want to risk angering Yamaha lawyers.

I like SUAI, but what do you think about SUAY? It still has the S and the Y, and it's close to SWAY.

The SY trademark has expired 22 years ago. I think SUAI looks better honestly. SUAY only if you stylize it, for example SuaY, perhaps.

I like SUAI as well, but that's only because of the history behind it. It was the codename for the product when Yamaha was designing it, wasn't it? SUAI-77 Would be perfect!

[Uncle E]

SUAI-77 is quite nice.

[pekbro]

Suay means pretty in Thai, but also they use it to mean unlucky or disgraceful.

[newbreednet]

I'm growing so weary of seeing the two letters "AI" next to each other

[Artie Fichelle]

I would name it S78.