Thanks Scott,
I can get Ots to run but,
not reliably since it typically requires inappropriate or outdated drivers that destabilize the machines running it. (I have 12 machines across 4 brands and 3 operating sytems upon which I've been able to try it.) The program always crashes while running video, does not reliably load the next visual when transitioning, and of course lacks instant start when used with outboard controllers.
I do think you are being unfair to suggest that you should be entitled to a refund after several years. There has been many features added that were never promised. I don't believe I was ever promised video or karaoke, or midi support when I bought the software about 8 years ago. If I did something for a client which was above what we agreed to and no additional cost, and the client wasn't happy with that part of it, I don't believe they should be entitled for a refund....especially after a number of years
First and foremsot, it was Jeff and Ots who suggested I sell the licenses implying there was some
extraordinary value in them. My call for a refund is simply asking them to put
their own money where their mouth is. Whatever I paid for it is a minor sunk cost that I'm not actually concerned about yet, I will no longer tolerate the
Ots arrogance.
I can not at all agree with your notion about getting something you didn't ask for as an acceptable substitute for the things you were promised. If I paid you to cut my lawn and you cleaned my pool instead - you don't deserve to get paid for either. That's an example of
Ots arrogance - and I've had 8 years too much of it.
The only value in the licesne is the software's ability to read the proprietary Ots file format - and having drives filled with Ots files I can still use the audio program for simple sequential audio playback. However, to be fair it needs to be said that except for the Ots file format this is a function that can be had for free by downloading iTunes or
any media player. Ripping/conversion to the Ots format was a waste of time and resources because the software never came to full fruition as promised. No amount of "novelty" features excuses that; and the addition of video is not a "bonus" it's part of staying current in the marketplace.
Rockit, for example is a very good program but, it lacks video, and video is a baseline reality in the special event business. If Rick added those features it would not (
as Ots arrogantly suggests of themselves) place him on the "bold frontier" of DJ software, It would simply place him exactly where the market reality directs him to be.
As an audio only DJ tool OtsAV currently ranks behind open source softwares in
useful features and capabilities. The novelty additions I "
didn't ask for" are distractions and detours indicative of the departure of the Ots goals from those of working DJs. Adam has already revealed his goal to be a fully automated "DJ-less" application, and it is clear Ots has completely abondoned any development regarding the human interaction of an actual DJ with the software, or the protability of the machines running it.
I've understood the technical reality of ABM since 1988. In fact, so did anyone who looked at the amount of data stored on optical discs at that time (multi-language support etc.) We all knew that it would simply be a matter of time before digital data could also include the relevent cues, mix points, tempos, keys, and styles. No professional is amazed by the Ots ABM feature and no one takes it's sub-par time fades seriously. ABM and karaoke 8 years into the deal is like asking me to overlook my 4 foot high lawn while you clean the pool week after week. Video is like expecting me to be surpirsed that you no longer use a push-mower.
