Originally Posted by G997
Sooloos was on the cusp of being great. Then they sold to Meridian.
Too bad for those of us who were already vested in Sooloos...
What your posts (and constant negativity) show is that you really have no idea of what the issues are and how they might be tackled

Let's talk about the "Old Sooloos" for a minute.

First, and most importantly because it still affects us today, the Original Sooloos Designers / Developers chose a SQL Database Design and Structure which would not have been necessary after 1997........never mind when they actually began their development in 2003 or so

The Database Table Design and Structure chosen was a poor one.......especially when they choose Not to have a separate Table Structure for Track based Metadata

It's quite obvious that you don't understand that It is that single design oversight which continues to cause many of the issues that we see today in all of the Sooloos App

Now that the Sooloos SQL Architecture is in place, it is a VERY intensive job to change it; whilst still keeping all of the Sooloos customers happy

For example, it would actually be quite easy for Meridian to implement a completely new Structure, which incorporated Track Based Data.....as well as a different way of handling Artwork......and this would be great for new customers

The problem with that approach, is that the new design would necessitate leaving behind the older Sooloos Components.......which likely would be unable to work with the new Structures; how happy would the old Sooloos users, such as yourself, be then???


Now let's look at the Audio Performance of the Older Sooloos Components.

When Meridian took over Sooloos, the Audio Performance of the Source 1 and 5 Products left an awful lot to be desired.......and was mediocre at best

Since then, the introduction of the MS600 and ID40/41 Products have elevated the Audio Performance of the Sooloos Products to an extremely high level.........and I note that you have availed of an MS600 yourself

There are many things that Meridian get wrong and make wrong decisions on.........however, this Forum should be one of CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM, not one for constant and unwarranted moaning and bitching

Most here can agree that the new iPad App is FAR from a "disaster".........with at least several people having Zero Crash Problems to relate

It's a major step forward, with room for improvement......it will lower the "buy in" cost to Sooloos......which should lead to many more customers........which means more Revenue......which in turn means more Development Resources........which will be of benefit to all here.......not least, your own good self smile

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