PerfTech

Performance Technology in the College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts at Texas A&M University

Proper Treatment of Pianos

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It is a privilege to be able to use musical equipment provided to students by the school. These pianos are delicate and must be treated with the respect and care that you would show your own equipment. Here is a list of rules we ask that you follow when using the pianos. -NO FOOD OR […]

Multi-Touch with Mac OS and Max

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1. Install the UPDD driver from Touch-Base.com Download and install the UPDD driver from Touch-Base.com→Download Centre:     http://touch-base.com/download.asp NOTE:  You will have to submit a download request.  Choose the right version for your set up. Here are the settings for an Acer T272HL touchscreen display: Touchscreen controller:  Acer, T2n2Hx, USB Operating System:  Mac OSX – Intel […]

SCS – ISOBOX

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Description: IsoBox sound isolation racks were instrumental in pioneering the digital revolution by virtually silencing computer fan noise inherent with Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs). The IsoBox Post 24RUx45 has a 45 inch cabinet depth. It is supported by 4.5 inch casters for easy movability. Shock mount rack rails help prevent vibrations to sensitive computer equipment. Rear rack rails to […]

Waves DiGiGrid IOS

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DiGiGrid IOS is an audio interface with a built-in SoundGrid DSP server for plugin processing. The IOS features 8 mic/line inputs with broadcast/studio-quality preamps, 8 line outputs, 2 headphone outputs, and MIDI I/O, S/PDIF, and AES ins and outs. Instructions: Refer to the attached manual.

SurgeX SA-20 Standalone

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The SurgeX Standalone product line is engineered to protect independent audio and video equipment in any environment. Our compact premium protection solutions fit alongside standalone equipment, take up minimal space, and are perfect for AV, security, and computer systems that are installed outside of a rack. Protects audio video based equipment from power disturbances and […]

Waves SoundGrid Extreme Server

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The most powerful SoundGrid DSP Server ever, Waves SoundGrid Extreme is pumped up and ready to tackle your heaviest processing challenges. Try these numbers on for size: SoundGrid Extreme can run over 500 instances of Waves stereo SSL E-Channel or C4 Multiband Compressor plugins, with latency as low as 0.8 milliseconds! Featuring an Intel® i7 […]

HP ProCurve 1410-16G Switch

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The HP 1410 Switch Series consists of unmanaged switches designed for small businesses looking for entry-level, low-cost, reliable networking solutions. Available features include flow control to provide outstanding data efficiency, simplified plug-and-play operation, Auto-MDIX, auto-speed negotiation, flexible mounting options, and HP Limited Lifetime Warranty Installation: Check attached manual for installation procedures.

DiGiGrid MGO – Optical MADI Interface

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The DiGiGrid MGO MADI-to-SoundGrid interfaces is used for connecting MADI-enabled devices to a Waves SoundGrid network for plugin processing and/or DAW playback and recording. The MGO is equipped with MADI optical connections Instructions: Connect your MGB to the console using BNC MADI cables. Connect your MGO to the console using optical MADI cables Connect to the […]

Earthworks M30 – 30kHz omni measurement microphone

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Earthworks M30 is an omnidirectional (pressure) microphone designed and calibrated for measurement purposes. It is a pre-polarized condenser microphone directly coupled to a wideband, low output impedance preamplifier. The M30 requires a standard 48V phantom power supply. It features a linear free-field frequency response from 5Hz to 30kHz (please see the enclosed individual cali – […]

Jensen PI-XX Line Input Isolator

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The Iso•Max PI-XX is a single channel line input isolator designed to eliminate noise in professional balanced audio systems by isolating the input of the connected device. Instructions: Connect the PI-XX between the source and the input destination to eliminate ground loops, electromagnetic interference (EMI) and RFI problems. The PI-XX will quietly go to work […]

THAR Computer Lab

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Features: Pedagogical uses: Teaching Student work Rules: Equipment: How to Use the Lecterns Projects: Calendar: Availability and Scheduling  

THAR Teaching Lab 2

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Features: Pedagogical uses: Instructional Purposes Rules: Equipment: How to Use the Lecterns Projects: Calendar: Availability and Scheduling  

THAR Teaching Lab 1

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Features: Pedagogical uses: Instructional Purposes Rules: Equipment: How to Use the Lecterns Projects: Calendar: Availability and Scheduling    

Music Teaching Lab 2

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Features: Pedagogical uses: Instructional Purposes Rules: Equipment: How to Use the Lecterns Projects: Calendar: Availability and Scheduling  

Machinal

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April 16-19, 23-26, 2015 at Rudder Forum Machinal is a theatrical play that follows a Young Woman,  who works as a low level stenographer and lives with her mother. She follows the rituals that society expects of a woman, however resistant she may feel about them, and subsequently marries her boss, whom she finds repulsive. […]

Invisible Czars

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March 12, 2015 at 7:30 in the Rudder Theatre The Invincible Czars will be performing their sixth original film score, composed for a 1928 black-and-white film called “The Wind.” This is the band’s sixth silent film score and features acoustic guitar, winds, vocals, bass, violin, various percussion instruments, and a custom-built wind machine that audience […]

How to use the Lecterns

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How to Use the Lecterns   What to expect before the AMX system is turned on: The lectern computer is usually already turned on. The power button is on the back of the Mac Mini (if it happens to be off). The lectern computer will appear on the SMART Podium screen. If you are not […]

So Percussion

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Feb. 26, 2015 at 7:30pm at the Rudder Auditorium. For over a decade, So Percussion has redefined the modern percussion ensemble as a flexible, omnivorous entity, pushing its voice to the forefront of American musical culture. The group currently accounts for sixteen albums, a versatile array of collaborative projects, international appearances at prominent new music festivals, […]

Blithe Spirit

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Blithe Spirit November 13-14, 16, 20-23, 2014 in the Rudder Forum.   Charles and his wife, Ruth, find themselves haunted by Charles’ late ex-wife, Elvira, after performing a seance for research for his newest novel. Now the couple must find a way to live their day to day lives with Elvira constantly stirring up trouble. […]

Blueprint Theatre: Elliot, A Soldier’s Fugue

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July 2-3, 5, 9-12, 2014   The Narratives of three generations of soldiers from a family. Time: 1950 / 1966 – 1967 / 2003 Place: Korea / Vietnam & Philadelphia / Philadelphia & Iraq         Cast Elliot James Walter Ginny Cheyenne Mueller Pop Terrell Feathers Grandpop Tanner McAlpin Artistic Team Director Betsy Hardi […]

PerfTech Presents: InterMEDIA Performance 2

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April 29, 2014 in the Black Box Theatre   The students will perform their own compositions that explore the intersections of sounds, visuals, performance and technology. Students will take unusual approaches to building musical performances. “More than multimedia,” says Jeff Morris, Instructional Assistant Professor, “intermedia is combination of multiple modes of expression so that they […]

BeagleBone Black: Connecting Sensors to a Pd Patch

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This tutorial explains how to sample the input from a sensor (i.e., a photoresistor) connected to the analog-to-digital converter (ADC) on the BBB using a Python script. It also describes how to send that data to the application Pure Data (Pd). Furthermore, it shows how to use the data in Pd to control a parameter […]

BeagleBone Black: Flash the On-Board Memory (eMMC)

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This tutorial describes how to Flash the eMMC on the BeagleBone Black. A usable image is already installed and running on our BBB from the microSD, thus it is not necessary to flash the eMMC card on our BBB. Additionally, it is generally preferable to run our BBB from the microSD card (as it is […]

BeagleBone Black: Boot from the miniSD Card

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This tutorial describes how to boot the BBB from a miniSD card. This is useful if your miniSD card has more available space than the onboard memory (eMMC), which is the case for our BBB. Our BBB currently has a usable image on the microSD card and is defaulted to boot from it. Thus, this […]