[gmpi] Re: Topic 8: Parameters

As long as the parameter list is dynamic, and parameters may be opaque, it
will always be possible to restore the entire state... a VST plug is, in a
sense, exposing a single opaque parameter for save/restore.


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  Angus F. Hewlett, Technical Director
  FXpansion Audio UK Ltd  -  http://www.fxpansion.com
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On Thu, 7 Aug 2003, Paul Davis wrote:

> >> > * Saving and restoring a full set of parameters is sufficient to resotre
> >> > the state of a plugin 'patch'.
> >
> >> I disagree with these two. It's too limiting to have the entire state of a
> >> plugin be defined by its parameters (when it comes to saving and loading
> >that
> >> state).
> >
> >It's darn handy to have a sequencer load up exactly where you left off, with
> >all settings restored.
> >  It's definately a feature worth aiming for.
>
> no doubt about that. the question is just whether its best done by
> assuming that knowing all the parameter values is enough, or if (like
> VST) there is an alternative method.
>
> personally, i'd like to be able to assume that the full parameter set
> defines the state, but i think i can imagine cases where it might
> not. can anyone offer any concrete examples where this might not be true?
>
> --p
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