New freeware DAW - Sandyne

[tuaminen]

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Hi all,

For the past 6+ months I have been building a new freeware DAW called Sandyne.



I have now released it as a preview (beta) for Windows and macOS.

I would be super grateful of any feedback to guide me forward.

Check it out at https://sandyne.com (https://sandyne.com)

The app has a tutorial section under Browser -> Tutorials.

Some fun things you might want to try:
- Terrain and Water instruments
- Visual mixer
- Browser-based GUI

I'm especially interested in feedback on:
- First-launch experience
- What feels confusing or missing
- Crashes, audio/MIDI issues, plugin issues, or UI problems

Post your feedback here, or use the app's Help -> Feedback form.

Thanks!

Petri

[reusenoise]

I'll give It a test run, thanks

[tumface]

Hi, was this coded with AI? I ask because there are many people posting their AI coded projects right now, but 90% of them give up and abandon their project within a week even though they create websites etc. that look like a fleshed out project, and most of them do not disclose they are using AI.

[No_Use]

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[Benedict]

Hi, was this coded with AI? I ask because there are many people posting their AI coded projects right now, but 90% of them give up and abandon their project within a week even though they create websites etc. that look like a fleshed out project, and most of them do not disclose they are using AI.

From their site: "How it's possible
Software of this scope used to take a large team and a long runway. Modern AI tooling changes that math. We use AI extensively across the build, which is what makes it possible to ship a studio this ambitious — and to keep it free during the preview while we find out whether it's something people genuinely want to use."

So yes, AI. As such that may be ok (until bugs arrive or they need changes that don't break legacy).

The concern with walk-away is there and they already indicate something in that: 'The goal
Honestly? To find out if we can make something that many people use and love. SANDYNE is in private preview while we get it right. If you try it and have thoughts — what works, what's confusing, what's missing — we'd love to hear from you."

This says it is not a passion project but a trial to see if there is any money in this game. Not reassuring when even the big names can be selling themselves to cover failing expectations. That is not to say that there is not a coin in DAWs but sadly most expect too much. Expect a baseline (as I suspect Justin of Reaper does) and it can stay viable.

My issue before opening is that I see fru-fru features and not really useful things like viewing several Track's MIDI at once to ensure harmonies are as hoped. Locking to Scale sounds impressive, like the work is done, but nothing useful compared to seeing the notes in the composition as more evolved DAWS have for ages. That is a core feature far more than lazy DIFYers.

Still, I will try it, but with expectations being it is not really free at all and the above about novelty over basics I worry it may be an hour before it is dumped and back to Reason.

[tumface]

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Well said. I agree.