[PD] open/closing patch

[Luke Yelavich]

At 10:09 AM 4/11/2003, d wrote:
>i think that pd should be able to load a simple soundfile into an array 
>without blocking for ages. also i think it should be possible to draw a 
>line in a graph/array without making the whole application stutter.

I haven't used this functionality in Pd as of yet, but it could have a lot 
to do with system resources as well.

>there are workarounds and one can learn to avoid situations, but ideal 
>would be a pd taking care of such things.

In terms of graphical work on screen while audio is being played, Ardour is 
a good example, and seems to handle it well.

Luke
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