PerfTech

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Artificial Reverberation in the Black Box

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We have installed a Wenger Virtual Acoustic Environment (VAE) system in the Black Box theatre in order to enhance the acoustics and provide flexibility for performances and other events. Instructions: The system is located on the mezzanine, on the east side of the stairwell. Ensure the amplifier is turned on (see the image below). Ensure […]

Connect to TAMU VPN

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Set up the VPN Client “The AnyConnect VPN client is a product developed by Cisco that allows users to connect to the Texas A&M VPN (virtual private network).  A VPN is a network that uses the Internet to securely connect a device to Texas A&M’s network, allowing access to resources that are typically not available […]

Sibelius 6

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Sibelius 6 Handbook (PDF—click here). Includes installation and setup instructions for Sibelius 6, plus a Quick Tour that will teach you all of the main features in around 130 pages, and a How To section that shows how to create scores in a variety of genres with annotated score examples. Sibelius 6 Reference (PDF—click here). Comprehensive feature-by-feature […]

No-Input Mixer / Mixer Feedback

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Two facts allow an audio mixing console to become a synthesizer without any other inputs, when you put it in a feedback loop (meaning you feed its output to its own input): Mixers contain amplifiers that make weak sound stronger, and No audio hardware is perfectly silent; it is always introducing a )hopefully small) level of […]

Introduction to Audio Processing

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How to make sense of almost any effects processor: Know the basic types and find the bare bones parameters. Controls that most processes will have: Bypass. This switch lets the original signal through so you can quickly compare the processed version to the original. Wet/dry mix. “Wet” means the processed signal; “dry” means the unprocessed […]

Cable Wrapping

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Yes, there is a best way to wrap cables, and people like to talk or be snobby about it. It’s true that when you take proper care of your cables, it almost seems like they uncoil and re-wrap themselves on command—it’s hard to find such easy and effective ways to make your life happier. Here […]

Making a Surround Logic Session from a Stereo Session

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Connect your portable storage drive to the front panel of the Mac Pro. Copy your session folder to the Storage drive. Duplicate your session file (inside the session folder) by single-clicking the file, clicking the File menu, then Duplicate. Rename this file so you know it is the surround sound version. Double click your session file to […]

Rhythmic Compression and Gating

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This tutorial by Blue Rooms shows how to make a pad pulse to the beat using a compressor with a bass drum as its sidechain input. This technique is pervasive in dance music and can be disorienting, hypnotic, or nauseating depending on how you use it. At the end of the video he shows how […]

Logic ESX24 Sampler

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To get started with Logic’s ESX24 Sampler: Create a new Software Instrument track. Select the ESX24 Sampler as that track’s instrument. To open the instrument’s controls, click ESX24 on the channel strip. To add sounds, click the edit button in the upper right corner of the ESX24 window. If you see the Instrument Editor full […]

How to use Headphone Boxes in the Studio

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Step 1:     Take 50 pin connector and plug it into the output of black control panel (on the wall in the live room) Step 2:     Connect the other end of the 50 pin connector into the input of the Furman headphone box. Step 3:     Connect your headphones into the headphone input of the […]

Processing video from Flip HD Camcorder

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To copy video from Flip Video camera to computer Look on the side of the camera for the USB connector Slide the plastic protector with dots in the shape of a triangle down Connect the camera to a USB port directly connected to the iMac. DO NOT USE THE USB PORT ON THE KEYBOARD! Double-click “FlipVideo” […]

Basic Editing in Logic

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Note: If Logic complains about files being locked or unwritable when trying to edit files, close and save your session, move the folder containing your session to the Public folder on the local disk, then open it from there and do your work. When you are done, save your work, and copy the folder back into […]