AmigaOS 3.1.4 and Deluxe Music 2.0 -- audio gets stuck in an infinte loop

[BozzerBigD]

@kolla

I am "complaining" (actually, I am surprised) that OS 3.1.4 doesn't support standard, stock CBM hardware out of the box. This release was supposed to minimize the need for third party downloads, but instead it enforces it.

The audio side things has proven to be less than ideal for programs that don't follow official C= references. There was an issue with MIDI instruments functionality messing up on ADoom (now fixed) but obsolete programs will not be patched sadly. Maybe OS3.1.4 should have taken an approach of tidying up the code whilst compromising and "supporting" the best bugs as utilised by programmers under previous versions of the OS!

I personally don't have a problem with third party patches, programs or hacks as long as my programs work as intended. It's not as if OS3.x will be developed into the next millenia or requires tidying up for the world of quantum computing or something!

[BozzerBigD]

@my_pc_is_amiga

First off, we are very fortunate to still have very talented programmers for the Amiga and I want to thank Thomas and others involved for the AmigaOS3.1.4 update!

Yes, that is true, but it would be a far better situation if we could donate direct to Thomas and Co's efforts rather than to buy this phoenix type product from Hyperion who get the developers to work for free! I'm unclear on the end game with the OS3.1.4 project (other than to save Hyperion's bacon) and think the OS4.x product line is a more convincing and long term way forward. I just feel stuck with OS3.9 on Classic hardware to be honest as we've put up with hacks for too long to progress past them without new software development on all the old applications we know and love.

A-EON have some IP and source code to revamp a few choice packages but will they back port to OS3.1.4? I'm not sure they will unless the Vampire V4 is mass produced and widely available.