Although I really cherish the beta release of cortex control, this specific development update (in terms of communication and content) feels like an 11th month anniversary.
@dan: Can you maybe add some detail to the term “getting close” (to the announcement of a public release)?
… I mean, this is literally an announcement of an announcement. 
And the announcement only refers to cortex control not to plugin compatibility… do you have any news on that aswell?