Ripples-Pd install instructions.rtf

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\f0\fs38 \cf0 Ripples-Pd
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An interactive music system for improvising musician and generative music software.\
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Accepts MIDI or Audio input and outputs MIDI data for rendering on any software synth or  MIDI instrument.\
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\b \cf0 by Andrew R. Brown
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Pure Data version released July 2017, updated to include audio input trigger in May 2018.\
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Read the performance instructions available at: https://github.com/algomusic/Ripples-composition\
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1. Download and install Pure Data (Pd) - https://puredata.info/downloads/pure-data\
2. Run Pd and set the MIDI and Audio Input and Output devices in Preferences.\
3. Download (if necessary) and open the Ripples-Pd-mic.pd file.\
4. Set the Tempo, Dynamics, Channel, Pass Through, Mic Input and Audio Gain controls as required.\
5. Click the Start/Stop button so the X displays.\
6. Play your connected MIDI device or play into a connected microphone.\
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Interface Options\
- Start/Stop: Begins and halts the internal metronome that drives the systems output.\
- Tempo - Sets the playback speed for Ripples generated output.\
- Dyn-Range: Sets the degree of variability in MIDI velocity of the generated part.\
- Ch_2_3_4: Sets the MIDI output of Ripples to MIDI channels 2, 3 and 4 (3 parts). When off, the output goes to MIDI channel 1.\
- Pass_Thru: Sends the incoming MIDI input to the MIDI outlet.\
- Mic_Input: Turns on triggering from audio inout.\
- Audio_Input_Gain: Adjust sensitivity so that performer triggers output but ambient/synth sounds do not.\
- Pitch-filter sub patch: If using mic input this sets the pitch classes that will be allowed in playback.\
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