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== Hardware requirements == | == Hardware requirements == | ||
* Keyboard, mouse, display if computer is not a laptop | * Keyboard, mouse, display if computer is not a laptop | ||
* USB Midi interface cable | * USB Midi interface cable or a USB audio interface with MIDI | ||
** Roland UM-ONE is recommended - [https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/UMOneMk2--roland-um-one-mk2 from Sweetwater] - [https://www.amazon.com/Roland-UM-ONE-MK2-Midi-Cable/dp/B00967UN50 from Amazon] | ** Roland UM-ONE is recommended - [https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/UMOneMk2--roland-um-one-mk2 from Sweetwater] - [https://www.amazon.com/Roland-UM-ONE-MK2-Midi-Cable/dp/B00967UN50 from Amazon] | ||
*** [https://www.roland.com/global/support/by_product/um-one_mk2/updates_drivers/ | *** Be sure to download and install the '''latest drivers from the [https://www.roland.com/global/support/by_product/um-one_mk2/updates_drivers Roland Site]''' | ||
** [https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ScarSoG4--focusrite-scarlett-solo-4th-gen-usb-audio-interface Focusrite Scarlett 2i4] Audio and MIDI interface | |||
* Headphones or amplified monitor speaker | * Headphones or amplified monitor speaker | ||
== Sample player software == | == Sample player software == | ||
=== Plogue Sforzando === | === Plogue Sforzando for Windows and MacOS === | ||
Download Sforzando for OS X or Windows from [http://www.plogue.com/downloads#sforzando Plogue's download page] | Download Sforzando for OS X or Windows from [http://www.plogue.com/downloads#sforzando Plogue's download page] | ||
Sforzando requires either a | Sforzando requires either a | ||
* Mac with | * Mac with OSX/MacOS (10.6.8 & up). A used Mac Mini will run it very well | ||
* or Windows PC ( | * or Windows PC (Windows 7 and up) | ||
=== | ====Setup Sforzando ==== | ||
Once Sforzando is installed, you will need to adjust your preferences so it will use the correct audio and midi devices. | |||
Open Sforzando, and go to Preferences. [Windows: Found under Tools in the top menu, Mac: Found by clicking on the program name in the top menu.] Make sure your MIDI adapter is checked under Input MIDI Devices, and click OK. | |||
====Mac Troubleshooting==== | |||
After you have setup the MIDI adapter and configured your preferences in Sforzando, if the program doesn't see any incoming MIDI data, you may need to review your Mac's Audio MIDI Setup. Once that is completed, verify that Sforzando has the correct MIDI IN device selected in it's preferences. Changes to the MIDI devices may affect Sforzando's settings. | |||
== Bell samples == | == Bell samples == | ||
=== University of Michigan === | === University of Michigan === | ||
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==== Create chicago.sfz sample map file ==== | ==== Create chicago.sfz sample map file ==== | ||
Open a text editor, then copy the code below and paste it into the editor. | Open a text editor, then copy the code below and paste it into the editor. If, while playing fast, you have issues with a buildup of roaring hum tones or early dying notes, try editing in the '''<group> group=nn''' and '''polyphony=4''' lines from the Larie program above. | ||
//---------------------------------------------------------- | //---------------------------------------------------------- | ||
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//---------------------------------------------------------- | //---------------------------------------------------------- | ||
<global> | |||
polyphony=64 // reduce for slow cpu/low memory | polyphony=64 // reduce for slow cpu/low memory | ||
loop_mode=one_shot // force sample to play in entirety | loop_mode=one_shot // force sample to play in entirety | ||
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== Advanced == | == Advanced == | ||
=== Reducing latency in Windows === | |||
Windows 10 should be optimized for audio. Out of the box, it will have an annoying delay after playing a key. Focusrite has an excellent guide to [https://support.focusrite.com/hc/en-gb/articles/207355205-Optimising-your-PC-for-Audio-on-Wind Optimizing Your PC for Audio on Windows 10]. | |||
[https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Scarlet2i4G2--focusrite-scarlett-2i4 Focusrite's Scarlett 2i4] is an excellent Audio/MIDI USB interface. Now that you have Windows 10 set up for audio, you might as well enjoy higher quality sound than standard motherboard audio provides, for a very reasonable price. | |||
=== sfz file format references === | === sfz file format references === | ||
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=== Auto-boot headless operation === | === Auto-boot headless operation === | ||
It would be nice to power on the computer, then power on the keyboard and in a few seconds be able to practice without fooling around on a screen with a mouse and keyboard. Using one of these methods, you should be able to set up your computer to make it so. | It would be nice to power on the computer, then power on the keyboard and in a few seconds be able to practice without fooling around on a screen with a mouse and keyboard. Using one of these methods, you should be able to set up your computer to make it so. | ||
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==== PC ==== | ==== PC ==== | ||
(under construction) | |||
[[Category:Advanced]] | [[Category:Advanced]] | ||