Why is radio tech still stuck in 2005? (And how we’re breaking the Mac vs. Windows war)
"Hi everyone,
I’ve spent years in the broadcasting world and noticed something depressing: while the whole world moved to the Cloud, AI, and sleek interfaces, radio automation software stayed stuck.
Most professional suites today:
❌ Look like they were designed for Windows XP.
❌ Crash if your local hardware has a hiccup.
❌ Make remote broadcasting a nightmare of VPNs and lag.
When I started building DockFM, people told me: 'Don't bother with Mac, radio is for Windows PCs.'
I ignored them. I wanted to build something that leverages Apple Silicon power, for 99.9% cloud uptime, and integrates AI Voice Cloning so a DJ can broadcast from a beach without sounding like a robot.
I’m curious to hear from the makers here:
Have you ever worked in a 'legacy' industry where the tech was so old it frustrated you?
Do you think AI Voice Cloning is the savior of local radio or its downfall?
Does a 'Cloud-Native' approach actually beat local hardware reliability in 2026?
I’m launching tomorrow and I’m nervous as hell, but I’d love to have a real debate on this before the 'voting' madness starts.
Let’s talk shop! 🎙️⚡"
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