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Game developer, formerly of Looking Glass Studios, and author of the stb single-file open source C libraries.
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REAPERSoftware
I use REAPER, the only DAW software I've found which embraces the capabilities of digital, avoiding imitating analog production where it's unnecessary.
His Uses This interview, on the gear and software he uses for programming and music.
2015-11-26·usesthis.com ↗
Microsoft Visual C++ 6Software Microsoft
For programming, I spend most of my time in vintage Microsoft Visual C++ 6, released in 1998, because the workflow is superior to newer Visual Studios for me.
His Uses This interview, on the gear and software he uses for programming and music.
2015-11-26·usesthis.com ↗
Sennheiser HD 280 ProHardware Sennheiser
I mix using a pair of Bose stereo speakers, Sennheiser HD-280 Pro headphones, and Sony MDR-7506 headphones.
His Uses This interview, on the gear and software he uses for programming and music.
2015-11-26·usesthis.com ↗
Steinberger Spirit GT-Pro DeluxeHardware Steinberger
I own an American Fender Stratocaster, but with the VG-99 I used an Ibanez Strat clone because it's lighter and feels more comfortable; now I use a Steinberger Spirit GT-Pro Deluxe because it's even lighter.
His Uses This interview, on the gear and software he uses for programming and music.
2015-11-26·usesthis.com ↗
Windows 7Software Microsoft
I use Windows 7 at both work and home, with Classic Shell to emulate some features that were removed in Vista.
His Uses This interview, on the gear and software he uses for programming and music.
2015-11-26·usesthis.com ↗
EudoraSoftware
I use Eudora for email.
His Uses This interview, on the gear and software he uses for programming and music.
2015-11-26·usesthis.com ↗
MetapadSoftware
For editing text in Windows outside of VC6, I use Metapad; when I'm on a Mac or Linux, I use vim.
His Uses This interview, on the gear and software he uses for programming and music.
2015-11-26·usesthis.com ↗
OBS StudioSoftware
I livestream using OBS Studio, capture game footage with Fraps, and edit video with Sony Vegas Pro (for which I have to boot to 64-bit Windows).
His Uses This interview, on the gear and software he uses for programming and music.
2015-11-26·usesthis.com ↗
Pro Tools LESoftware Avid
For music production, I tried Pro Tools LE, but it wasn't for me.
His Uses This interview, on the gear and software he uses for programming and music.
2015-11-26·usesthis.com ↗
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