posted 24 September 2006 09:19            

I am proud to announce to everyone that the first release of OSCulator is available on my website:

http://web.mac.com/tuscland/iWeb/OSCulator

This software is the missing link between the OSC protocol and Kyma. It is easy and fun to use!

posted 24 September 2006 10:45            

This looks great.

I would love to hear some suggestions for uses now, beyond Lemur - don't think I can swing that now, even with the current discount offer. Maybe a Kyma-Supercollider connection? If someone comes up with Supercollider code that illustrates how it would work, I hope they can post it here (a cursory look at Supercollider help suggests that it gets into all the SC server-node stuff that I dread).

posted 24 September 2006 11:39            

Thanks for your interest!
Could you please be more specific? I actually don't understand (my english improves but still needs to be better). This software is for routing OSC messages to Kyma, so any OSC messages will do, from Lemur or not. I personnaly don't have a Lemur, so I use Max/MSP to send OSC messages, I could have sent those messages from SuperCollider.

Also, I don't see what discount you are talking about.
This software is free to use, and will remain free. However, if you like it, you can always send money to show your interest and wish for future developments.

Best,
Camille

posted 24 September 2006 16:22            

I was saying that I can't afford Lemur, even though there is currently a sale going on (through Sept. 30 - you can find it on the cycling74 and JazzMutant websites).

I was also asking in a roundabout way if anyone knows how to send OSC messages from Supercollider, since that's the main thing I can think of besides using Lemur that I would do with OSCulator.

Sorry for the cryptic/confusing English.

posted 24 September 2006 17:58            

What are you using OSCulator for? I just assumed you were using it with Lemur.

posted 24 September 2006 18:32            

That's a good question!
I started this project because I felt OSC is a future for MIDI and I felt Kyma was missing it. The motivation was more to contribute than to use my own tool. I'll eventually find a useful application, but later.

As I don't have a Lemur, I simulated the Lemur with Max/MSP. I could have done this with SuperCollider too. I found that Reaktor from Native Instruments has a OSC enabled sequencer, I'd be interested to check out.
There is also a nifty button grid controller named Monome 40h that is OSC enabled.

posted 24 September 2006 18:48            

But having looked at the software I am at a loss as to how to enter new variable and how to check that it all works - is there a manual available somwhere?

Thanks for doing this - I for one am very happy

posted 25 September 2006 01:54            

The user's manual is located here :
http://web.mac.com/tuscland/iWeb/OSCulator/User%27s%20Manual.html

(there is are navigation links at the top of the page)

You'll need to receive OSC informations in order to populate the routing list.

posted 25 September 2006 05:25            

Does your progamme work on a PC or is it just for Macs?

posted 25 September 2006 05:31            

I am sorry Robert, this program only works on Macintoshes, with Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger).
On request, I can make it for 10.3 (Panther).

This program makes an extensive use of system libraries, so porting it to Windows, would require a total rewrite, and I don't feel like having fun doing it!!!

posted 25 September 2006 08:44            

Best,
Franz

posted 25 September 2006 09:03            

I think I can answer to your question:
I plan to integrate into OSCulator Lemur interface loading.
This means the interface will be attached to the OSCulator patch.
Once you're happy with an interface, save it into the OSCulator. Then when OSCulator open this previously saved patch, it automatically sends the interface to the Lemur.

About the global map:
I thought the current CC list in OSCulator was too static, what about (automatically) loading the global map into OSCulator. This makes a step less.

Please tell me your suggestions, I have not worked on this software to let it rot at the corner of a binary shelf!

Last thing: I can tell all these configurations will be over soon, stay tuned ...

Camille

posted 25 September 2006 09:47            

thank you for your reply! I was thinking about the process of developing a new instrument within Kyma. I usually build a sound and play with it. Most of the time, I´d like to improve it by adding some parameters or by modifying the VCS-Layout and the order of the faders; changing the the assignment of some parameters from fader to rotary etc. This is rather convenient with the Motormix, because every time, I change something within the sound, the Motormix will take it over.
So, while developing and testing a sound/ instrument (I see it as a whole instrument: the Kyma-sound and the Controller), do I have to program every change I do within Kyma also on the Lemur?

Best,
Franz

posted 25 September 2006 10:21            

If your changes involves VCS modifications, yes, the Lemur interface has to been updated with the JazzEditor (Lemur graphical editor).

It *seems* like there is a way to create Lemur interfaces programmatically, like a VCS, but I have to understand how the process works (any pointers appreciated). I am in discussion with the JazzMutant guys, and they would perhaps help me on this one.

The question is: how elaborated the automatic creation of a Lemurian VCS should be? Do we want (need) to modify it just like a Kyma VCS? I guess if we go there, it means that we are going to make a reduced version of the JazzEditor, and I don't really want to go there. Perhaps, the automatic launch of the JazzEditor software with a preconfigured VCS would do for further customization.

A last word: in order to create a Lemurian VCS, we have to know which Hot Variables are running on the Flame, and this will be the next chapter of our story ...

posted 25 September 2006 11:34            

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Originally posted by tuscland:
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The question is: how elaborated the automatic creation of a Lemurian VCS should be? Do we want (need) to modify it just like a Kyma VCS? I guess if we go there, it means that we are going to make a reduced version of the JazzEditor, and I don't really want to go there. [/B]

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I was thinking of extending the graphical possibilities of the Kyma- VCS and adopting it to the graphical possibilities of the Lemur. Therefore the VCS would represent the Layout of the Lemur. Do you think, this would be possible? In my opinion, such objects like the multifader should be available in Kyma. Also, for me the look of an instrument is very important because it gives also inspiration (think about a beautifully built harpsichord or a good looking guitar). Therefore I would wish a more appealing VCS. I think, it´s not only our ears and our brains that create the music.

Best,
Franz