Applescript, Javascript, OSC

MetaGrid Talk
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Hi,

I know we have discussed these three subjects a few times, but could you provide an update on the current timelines for each, please? I have been holding off on using other tools since they were included in the development timeline.

thanks

1. AppleScript to MacOS

2. JavaScript to MacOS

3. OSC to other MIDI apps and instruments

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  • AppleScript to MacOS is coming in 1.6.x release cycle (October)
  • Can you specify the scenarios for JavaScript to MacOS
  • OSC is planned for 1.7 - end of this year
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Thank you, that is super helpful news on OSC and AppleScript. Very exciting.

As for JavaScript, our goal is to minimize Soundflow’s use as much as possible, as it merely leverages the Accessibility API of macOS to simulate user interactions and then hides those functions in an application layer. It would be convenient to bypass SoundFlow entirely and accomplish a large amount of its functionality in a more straightforward way, ie, directly, at a significantly reduced cost. The ability to communicate with this layer would be most beneficial to advanced users who wish to delve deeper into application management and configuration.

I know it’s slightly off the timeline, but reducing the number of applications is most beneficial.

Secondly, the GUI interface of Soundflow is so horrendously bad that it is frustrating to use, Metagrid of course is currently the gold standard.

Thank you so much for getting back.

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Any news on this, it has been a little while since you mentioned it…