[PD] using pd live (sans computer/laptop/raspberry pi)

[Dan Wilcox]

See this also :D
http://danomatika.com/media/projects/s2007/thesis/dwilcox_thesis_arttech_07.pdf


On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 4:07 PM, Aaron L. <elmastero74 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Wow.  Many thanks, Dan.
>
> I'll look into these options and get back to you then.
>
>
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> On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 12:44 PM, Dan Wilcox <danomatika at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Without a computer, no. Without a desktop or laptop computer, yes.
>>
>> An embedded computer (rpi or UDOO, for instance) can totally do this and
>> that's what some of us have used them for. Simplest case is to setup the
>> system, install pd with your patch, and write a script that is launched
>> when the machine boots that connects to the sound card and starts pd. This
>> way it starts immediately when you turn on the power, no interaction
>> required. All of this can be built into a box of some sort, giving you an
>> in/out effects setup. It's what I've done with several systems, although
>> they are not as small as a real pedal.
>>
>> Any regular USB sound card will work. I recommend the Roland Edirol UA-25
>>  o/ UA-25EX as it's a simple USB 1 sound device that will work with
>> anything that speaks USB audio without a driver. You get instrument
>> jack/XLR preamps in and stereo out.
>>
>> You could also get this setup with my Pd iOs app PdParty<https://github.com/danomatika/PdParty/blob/master/doc/PdParty_User_Guide.md>of Chris McCormick's
>> PdDroidParty <http://droidparty.net/> and a sound interface to your
>> mobile device. For instance, I have an Alesis iODock for my iPad which
>> gives me the equivalent of a UA-25. I've also had success using a UA-25
>> with a powered USB hub connected to the iPad via the camera connection kit
>> usb adapter. Let me know if you want to beta test PdParty as it's currently
>> not released on the App Store.
>>
>> Subject: Re: [PD] using pd live (sans computer/laptop/raspberry pi)
>>>
>>> I'll take this a bit further into newb-question territory.........
>>>
>>> Are there any soundcards that output instrument level signals?
>>>
>>> This would allow one to use "PD into a computer and then out of a
>>> computer" similar to how one uses an effects pedal, no?
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 10:00 AM, Aaron L. <elmastero74 at gmail.com>wrote:
>>>
>>>> List.
>>>>
>>>> Total newb question........
>>>>
>>>> Is there any way to "encapsulate"(?) a pd patch into some sort of
>>>> hardware (pedal?  something else?) allowing for no computers (e.g. no
>>>> bootup, no load times, etc.) on stage?
>>>>
>>>> I can't imagine that there is but, hey, I have no shame.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks.
>>>>
>>>
>>
>> --
>> Dan Wilcox
>> danomatika.com
>> robotcowboy.com
>>
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Dan Wilcox
danomatika.com
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