SLOrk/Instruments/Intervalis
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Description
This instrument play intervals. The tilting of the laptop controls the intensity of each note (tilting front or back play the root note and tilting to the sides play the "interval" note). The sound is played trough a LeSLOrklie speaker (it rotates around the Hemi at an adjustable spin frequency).
Usage
Installation
- Copy the file "intervalis.ck" to any folder you like
- Done!
Running
- Using a terminal go to the folder were "intervalis.ck" is located
- type (replace N with the number of output channels of the audio card)
chuck -cN intervalis
- Play!
Execution
- Select the root note by using 2nd and 3rd rows of the keyboard (from Tab & CAPS to ] & RETURN). See root note selection for details
- Select interval using the numbers (1 to 8)
- Play notes by tilting the laptop
- Optional:
Key mapping
Root note selection
F4# | G4 | G4# | A4 | A4# | B4 | C5 | C5# | D5 | D5# | E5 | F5 | F5# | G5 | G5# | A5 | A5# | B5 | C6 | C6# | D6 | D6# | E6 |
TAB | CAPS | Q | A | W | S | D | R | F | T | G | H | U | J | I | K | O | L | ; | [ | ' | ] |
Interval selection
Number keys from 1 to 8
Interval quality selection
- M (Major/Perfect)
- N (Minor/Tritone)
(no diminished or augmented)
Other control keys
Parameter | Decrease | Increase |
---|---|---|
Register | , | . |
Detune | 9 | 0 |
Spin frequency | Arrow Left | Arrow Right |
Number of harmonics (timber) | Arrow Down | Arrow Up |
Mute keys
Key | Mutes ... |
---|---|
SPACE BAR | Both notes |
Left SHIFT | Root note |
Right SHIFT | Interval note |