Chapter 9
Making Connections
Topics: Connecting to MIDI devices (pianos, guitars, etc.), the Python MIDI library, MIDI programming, Open Sound Control (OSC) protocol, connecting to OSC devices (smartphones, tablets, etc.), client-server programming via OSC messages, the Python OSC library, creating hybrid (traditional + computer) musical instruments.
9.1 Overview
In the previous chapter, we began designing unique interactive musical instruments for live performance, employing the GUI library in the process. In this chapter, we extend this thread by exploring connections between a computer (e.g., a laptop) and external devices, such as MIDI instruments, synthesizers, various control surfaces, and smartphones. This is accomplished through two ...
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