[PD] (no subject)

Hello, Does anyone know the size limit of a 44.1k stereo wav file that soundfiler can handle? So far, I haven't been able to write more than 36562276 samples to a table (which represents 829 seconds of sound if I get it right). What can I do in order to be able to read larger files?

[PD] a strange playback problem using tabread~ an tabread4~

Hi, Today, I realized that simple playback of an audio file just isn't that easy in pd: since I was unable to find an mp3 player that actually works on a win 2k/xp system, I chose to leave the files in .wav and read them using tabread~ or tabread4~ driven by phasor (I need more control

[PD] please help me read mp3 files on a win2k system!!

Hi! This is driving me nuts! I just can't find a way to open and read an mp3 file in pd on windows. mp3play~ outputs an error message whenever I put something into it. Can anyone tell me how these files should be encoded in order to be red properly? Thanks.

[PD] a problem with readsf~ and -resize

Hi there, Something weird happened today as I was trying to use two instances of readsf~ connected to the same open... message: one of the instances would read the file fine while the other would output an error message saying that the file header was unrecognized. I tried to delay the

[PD] looking for a way to use wav files embeded metadata.

Hi there, I'm using several readsf~ objects to play sound but I also need to build some kind of counter to know where I am in the file. In order to do this, I need pd to be able to read the length of the file in the metadata (other wise, I would need to reopen the file in a table to

[PD] DMX oriented library for PD?

Hi, Is there such thing as a DMX language oriented library for pd? I never heard of it but it would certainly be an amazing step forward for the program: being able to deal with sound, video, midi and lighting control signals would make it a must-have for theaters... Considering pd's

[PD] a job posting for Paris

Hi everibody, I came across this Paris Based Max/Pd programmer job offer on the web today, those of you with C++ knowledge might be interested: http://www.irma.asso.fr/offre15092.html http://www.flickr.com/photos/schafferdavid/

[PD] what about NRPN's ?

Hi! Does anyone know if Pd can handle RPN-NRPN messages? thank you! D.S http://www.flickr.com/photos/schafferdavid/

[PD] What exactly is a stack overflow ?

Can anyone explain me what a stack overflow error is (at least what it means in Pd) and what I can do about it?! Thank you

[PD] questions for everibody...

A little poll: -According to you, what is THE feature/fonction/object that Pd misses the most? -What Pd feature/fonction/object causes you the most problems? Thanks for your contribution! http://www.flickr.com/photos/schafferdavid/

[PD] gigaplay

Hi, can anyone tell me where I can get the [gigaplay~] abstraction? Thank you... D.S http://www.flickr.com/photos/schafferdavid/ http://audioblog.arteradio.com/David_Schaffer/___ PD-list@iem.at mailing list UNSUBSCRIBE and account-management -

[PD] convolution tutorials?

Hi there, I'd like to learn fft/convolution methods (especially to build reverbs or amp. simulation patches), does anyone know of good tutorials around? Thanks a lot! D.S http://www.flickr.com/photos/schafferdavid/

[PD] How do I do this (clean looping)?!

Hi, I'm building a little time domain abstraction that captures audio from an input and writes it on the fly to an array, this array is then beeing red continuously as a loop (as a result, the incoming sound seems to freeze, see what I mean?). my problem is avoiding clicks at both ends of

[PD] midi clock receive/transmit

Hi guys, Can anyone tell me how I can send/receive midi clock information from/to hardware devices? I want to display in pd the tempo used by my drum machine. Thanks a lot. Ps: I'm on win XP http://www.flickr.com/photos/schafferdavid/

Re: [PD] displaying a filename

Here's an old patch of mine that does this (as far as I remember! I'm not at home so I don't have Pd working to check). Hope it helps. David http://www.flickr.com/photos/schafferdavid/ http://audioblog.arteradio.com/David_Schaffer/ Date: Wed, 6 Aug

[PD] A glitch free delay line abstraction

Hi there, I haven't been around in a while but I think i got something that might help some of you: I've red lots of questions a couple of month ago about the fact that, when dynamically changing the time of a delay line, one could here a pitch shift noise; so I build an abstraction that

[PD] looking for state saving documentation...

Hi everybody, I've been into pd for quite a while now and I feel like I'm slowly reaching musical maturity using this amazing environment, however, there's one big challenge I haven't faced yet: state saving and preset management. I heard about memento, semento, sssad but I'm having

[PD] pack object resolution issue

Hello there, something strange happens to me when routing ctlin signals thru a pack object and then unpacking the result afterwards: my midi values seem less precise. I noticed it when using extreme values (either 0 or 127): it gets me somewhere between 0 and 18 or between 118 and 127. As

Re: [PD] pack object resolution issue

for your help. D.S From: David Schaffer Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 4:56 PM To: pd list Subject: [PD] pack object resolution issue Hello there, something strange happens to me when routing ctlin signals thru a pack object and then unpacking the result afterwards: my midi values seem

[PD] Midi and windows 7

Hi there, Whenever I start Pd extended on my win xp system, it warns me that midi in is dangerous under Windows. I would like to know if this issue has been solved with windows 7. Thank you. D.S http://www.flickr.com/photos/schafferdavid/ http://audioblog.arteradio.com/David_Schaffer/

[PD] a good filter for my sample reader...

Hi there, I'm building a sample reader and I'd like to equip it with a good filtering section, so far, I've tried a lot of pd filters and chose lp2, but I think there must be a better sounding, more evolved unit out there. I would like to know if anyone has been working in that field...

[PD] folder management question

Hi there, I'd like to know if there's any way that Pd can tell me how many files there is in a folder. Thank you D.S http://www.flickr.com/photos/schafferdavid/ http://audioblog.arteradio.com/David_Schaffer/ ___ Pd-list@iem.at mailing list

[PD] 24 bit / 96 k issue

Hi there, I'm trying to use 96 k/24 bits WAV file in pd for the first time and something weird is happening: when I open such a file, I get an no such oject error in the console, althou I haven't put any unknown object in my patch, then, some GUI elements freeze (knobs, faders...) and I

[PD] memento issue

Hi there, I recently upgraded to the latest version of Pd extended and my memento setups don't seem to work anymore... it says it can't create pool RRADICAL ... What can I do to make it work again? I'm on Win XP. Thank you. D.S http://www.flickr.com/photos/schafferdavid/

Re: [PD] 24 bit / 96 k issue

freeze Pd's GUI without affecting the audio... D.S From: András Murányi Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 6:48 PM To: PD List Cc: David Schaffer Subject: Re: [PD] 24 bit / 96 k issue OK, for latest version you shall have (a self-built one from CVS or) the latest autobuild from http

[PD] memento file retore crashes Pd

Hi there, I seeme to have a memento problem: I can easily save a configuration to file (.txt) but each time I try to restore the file, Pd crashes. I'm probably doing something wrong but I can't figure out what it is. I usually start by creating a .txt file somewhere and then use the save

Re: [PD] memento file retore crashes Pd

I forgot to mention: I'm on Win XP running the latest version of extended... From: David Schaffer Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 10:07 AM To: pd list Subject: [PD] memento file retore crashes Pd Hi there, I seeme to have a memento problem: I can easily save a configuration to file

Re: [PD] memento file retore crashes Pd

I've removed some crash with memento by replacing [prepend] with [list prepend]-[list trim], maybe it drives to some hints... - Mail Original - De: David Schaffer schafferda...@hotmail.com À: pd list pd-list@iem.at Envoyé: Mardi 6 Avril 2010 10h10:50 GMT +01:00 Amsterdam

[PD] bit crusher abstraction

Hi everybody, I'd like to know if there's a bit crusher/ lo-fi/ sonic destructor abs. somewhere out there. I'd like to take a look inside to see how it works, just out of curiosity. Thanks D.S http://www.flickr.com/photos/schafferdavid/

Re: [PD] Pd doesnt load vst plugins and instruments

-step 1: put the .dll file of your vst in the C/program files/pd/bin folders (if you're on windows) -step 2: use the vst~ object as documented Use Pd-extended. Hope it helps. D.S http://www.flickr.com/photos/schafferdavid/ http://audioblog.arteradio.com/David_Schaffer/ Date:

Re: [PD] Pd doesnt load vst plugins and instruments

vst~ ? The name of my plugin.dll ? Because I try it to write the plugin name, .dll name, etc, but it no go Thanks I --- On Sun, 5/23/10, David Schaffer schafferda...@hotmail.com wrote: From: David Schaffer schafferda...@hotmail.com Subject: RE: [PD] Pd doesnt load vst plugins and instruments

Re: [PD] VST

Hi, get this: https://svn.g.org/ext/trunk/vst/pd/vst~-help.pd It should get you started. As for the GUI of your VST, it doesn't always work for me either, but, as you'll notice, you don't actually need it to interact with your vst. Good luck! http://www.flickr.com/photos/schafferdavid/

[PD] interface/pd-based standalone applications question

Hi, Is there anyone out there who could teach me how to make good looking stand alone pd apps, I mean pd patches with a nice looking GUI on top that would play on any computer even without pd installed. I saw this guy the other day with his max based lighting board stand alone app.

Re: [PD] interface/pd-based standalone applications question

I'm neither nuts, nor a consumer. I just happen to be impressed by a patch I came across a while ago, it was a TR 909 emulation and looked very professionnal. It's basically what I'm trying to do: building pd patches (like improved media players, virtual FX racks, video dispatchers...) that

Re: [PD] interface/pd-based standalone applications question

for this highly technical subject. I hope I did not offense anyone, it really isn't my point: I love all Pd related questions. David Schaffer I think the point was simply that Miller deserves credit for his essential contributions to pd. I don't think this is the place to discuss your

[PD] CPU saving strategies

Hi there, I recently built a midi CC sequencer abs. It helps me add some timeline-based control to my patches. But I came across a problem I never had to deal with before: CPU consumption. I realized I could'nt use more than four instances of my sequencer before the patch would become

Re: [PD] CPU saving strategies

: [PD] CPU saving strategies Hi, On Sun, Aug 01, 2010 at 12:35:41PM +0200, David Schaffer wrote: I recently built a midi CC sequencer abs. It helps me add some timeline-based control to my patches. But I came across a problem I never had to deal with before: CPU consumption. I realized I

[PD] pd books...

Hi, I recently bought two books on the processing language and I realized there were at least 10 books I could have chosen from. As far as I know, pd has only two books about itself (bang and loadbang) How come ? Is this only a userbase issue? having a pd book like getting started

[PD] select folder object?

Hi there, I'm a big openpanel fan, really... But I as wondering if there was such thing as a select folder object. It would come handy in some of my patches when I'm trying to tell pd what folder it has to look into to find audio files. Up to know, I'v done this by using openpanel and

Re: [PD] large audio files

Do you really have to use MP3? I think this might be easier to do with uncompressed WAV. http://www.flickr.com/photos/schafferdavid/ http://audioblog.arteradio.com/David_Schaffer/ From: jbtur...@hotmail.com To: pd-list@iem.at Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 14:06:56 + Subject: [PD] large audio

Re: [PD] Cool Sequencer

Thanks for sharing this. I like the patch. I think it would be interesting to replace the osc~ based sound generation by a sample reading system. For instance, you could fill a folder with samples named 000 to 999 and use readsf~ to play them in sequence by telling it to open/start

Re: [PD] New video - muscle sounds and DIY biosensing wearable technology

H, i your project catched my attention because I was wondering lately how one could record interesting human body sounds. Could you give me some details about you microphone technique for this project? Thanks a lot. D.S http://www.flickr.com/photos/schafferdavid/

Re: [PD] use VST-Instruments in a PD patch?

vst~ is an excellent tool, although a bit tricky to use the first time. It really changed the way I use pd by making me able to focus more on the music than just on the code. There's plenty of free compressors, reverbs and fx's out there that may come in handy if you're looking for a good

Re: [PD] Interruption of audio / Loading sound into array

Hi, This might just be a graphics related problem. Just disable the graphical representation of the arrays (I'm not in front of Pd right now but If I remeber well, it's just a matter of clicking on the arrays and unchecking the graph on parent box). I had the very same problem under Win

Re: [PD] renaming files on the fly

I think the ideal would be to do this outside of Pd with a dedicated software (like batch file renamer on windows or anything from the appstore on mac). if, for some reason, you really wanna do this within Pd, then you should take a look at the attached patch: it's a loop recorder that can

[PD] dealing with crashes under WinXp

Hi, I'm running a sound installation unsing pd under windows XP SP3 home. The patch is heavy and the computer is an old centrino laptop (the cpu runs at 95 percent all the time). I was planning to let the computer run non-stop for three weeks to keep maintenance as low as possible

[PD] noobie question about no-gui

Hi there, I'm running a pretty big pd patch on an old PC laptop (centrino 1) and thought I could save some CPU by turning off the GUI. Can anyone explain me how this is done on windows XP? Thanks. D.S http://www.flickr.com/photos/schafferdavid/ http://audioblog.arteradio.com/David_Schaffer/

[PD] pd as realtime priority process under WinXP

Hi there, I'm trying to start Pd with realtime priority using a .bat file and the /realtime parameter. pd starts as expected but as high priority process. I know my command syntax is right because I tried it on other software and they all ran as realtime processes. Is there an internal

[PD] state of memento.

Hi there, I would like to know if the memento state saving system is still supported in pd-extended under windows XP. I was using 0.42.5 and had to downgrade to 0.40.3 to be able to recall my presets. In other, more recent versions, the recall process would crash pd instantly. It

Re: [PD] running Pd with a timer for an installation?

Under windows, a batch file should do the job, check this: http://www.computerhope.com/batch.htm#02. I've used one of those to get pd to restart automatically after a crash in an 7/7d 24/24h installation setup. D.S http://www.flickr.com/photos/schafferdavid/

Re: [PD] [OT] GrandMa2 and Pd

Hi, I don't have a GrandMa2 at my disposal right now, but the manual says you can send and receive midi control messages. pd's [ctlin] and [ctlout] should work for this. If you have problems parsing NRPN messages, get back to me. David http://www.flickr.com/photos/schafferdavid/

[PD] photos stitching with GEM

Hi everybody, I recently came across an annoucement for a new pd-book by Brian Chung. This book is GEM-oriented and, although I don't have money right now to buy it (I really don't!) It reminded me of an idea I had a while ago: building a stitching patch in PD. I was

[PD] GEM noobie: I don't understand this glsl thing... but I need it!

Hi there, I'm in the process of writing my own photo stitching/assembling abstraction but I'm having a lot of trouble understanding what the glsl object do... I've been able to implement an edge blurring function by copy/pasting the glsl code from the panoramique.pd patch and

[PD] FW: GEM noobie: I don't understand this glsl thing... but I need it!

...@iem.at wrote: *From: *David Schaffer schafferda...@hotmail.com *Subject: **[PD] GEM noobie: I don't understand this glsl thing... but I need it!* *Date: *September 9, 2013 4:24:08 PM EDT *To: *pd list pd-list@iem.at Hi there, I'm in the process of writing my own photo stitching

[PD] pix_mask and glsl incompatibilities?

Hi, I run pd extended ver. 0.43.4 on a macbook pro and I'm noticing something strange when triyng to use the gsls objects and the pix_mask object in the same abstraction: pix_mask won't work. I still have a picture, the console doesn't warn me for anything, but the pix_mask effect doesn't

[PD] chaining pix_masks

Hi, yet another question: is it possible to chain several pix_mask objects? Thanks D.S http://www.flickr.com/photos/schafferdavid/ http://audioblog.arteradio.com/David_Schaffer/ ___ Pd-list@iem.at mailing list

[PD] Maximum size of a GEM window?

Hi there, I was wondering if there was a software limitation to a GEM window size, or if it was just a matter of graphics card horsepower. I'm on a 2 years old macbook pro, driving an NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M 512 MB chip and I'm having trouble creating a window bigger than 7000*5000

[PD] pix_record bug

Hi there, I'm starting to use the pix_record object. I did everything as explained in the help patch but all I get is a console message saying: recordQT: EndMediaEdits failed with error -2008. The file is not created. Has anyone experienced that before? I'm running Pd extended 0.43.4 on a

[PD] video recording of a gem window

Hi there, I'm trying to find a way to capture my gem window into a video file. I've been trying pix_record but it seems that it is not what I need. I red about pdp_rec but it is not present in my version of pd-extended (0.43.4 on osX 10.7.5) is it obsolete? Any other object, library that I

[PD] easing in pd

Hi , I was wonderning if anyone of you had tried to implement easing in pd. I'm working on a video animation patch that uses random objects and the result would look much better if I could find a way to smooth the transitions. I already use the line object, but I'm looking for a way to slow

Re: [PD] NRPN question

Hi, NRPN messages are properly midi. I've had the same issue a few years ago when trying to map my korg electribe ER-1. I finnaly got it to work perfectly with pd. none of the existing stuff worked for me at that time, so I built my own little abstractions; it's here:

Re: [PD] Stopping a sequence at end of audio

You probably meant readsf~ http://www.flickr.com/photos/schafferdavid/ https://soundcloud.com/schafferdavid From: jaime.oliv...@gmail.com Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 14:18:38 -0400 To: m.k.swee...@hotmail.com CC: pd-list@iem.at Subject: Re: [PD] Stopping a sequence at end of audio reads will

Re: [PD] Controlling amplitude with readsf~

Hi One option, if you want an automated fade out at the end of your file would be to use two readsf~ objects loading/reading the same file but delayed by the duration of the desired fade. The first reader would send a bang when it's finished reading the file and that bang coud be used to

Re: [PD] Console error: 'Out of memory'

http://www.flickr.com/photos/schafferdavid/ https://soundcloud.com/schafferdavid From: schafferda...@hotmail.com To: j...@rybn.org Subject: RE: [PD] Console error: 'Out of memory' Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 13:13:35 + Hi, I may be wrong, but I think the pictures are loaded into you GPU

Re: [PD] Console error: 'Out of memory'

Hi, I may be wrong, but I think the pictures are loaded into you GPU memory, not the CPU RAM... I solved this problem by batch processing my photos in some external software to reduce their weight. worked fine. D.S http://www.flickr.com/photos/schafferdavid/