Re: Using a computer onstage,. Take 2

2012-11-21 Thread TheOreoMonster
In place of laptop if you are planing venues where you will always have a power source, a mac mini may be a better option. Also Don't forget garage band is quite usable and there is the add on of the main stage instrument pack. A Mac Mini with GB would be a great start for playing synth live

Re: Using a computer onstage,. Take 2

2012-11-21 Thread Chi Kim
Check out matrix view on Sonar. It's not exactly Live, but it's closest thing that's accessible. You can set up each sample to be latch, one shot, or synchronized with beat, and so on. Then you can just set up with something like launchpad. Chi On 11/21/2012 10:54 AM, Brian Casey wrote: That r

Re: Using a computer onstage,. Take 2

2012-11-21 Thread Brian Casey
That really depends on which your more comfortable with which runs more stable for you etc. I find sonar quicker to navigate generally so that's why I go with it. I always create my own sfz instruments for triggaring samples in very specific ways etc. I think you just need to figure exactly wha

Re: Using a computer onstage,. Take 2

2012-11-21 Thread Slau Halatyn
Yeah, Live is much more geared toward that kind of thing. Pro Tools just isn't designed for that. Slau On Nov 21, 2012, at 9:42 AM, Jean-Philippe Rykiel wrote: > Hi guys, > Thank you for your replies. > My goal is to use virtual synths and a few loops I could hopefully build in > real time.

Re: Using a computer onstage,. Take 2

2012-11-21 Thread Jean-Philippe Rykiel
Thanks for that Brian. I have harassed Ableton as much as I could to make Live accessible, but they don't seam to care about us. But do you recon that Sonar would easier than PT on stage ? JPR http://www.facebook.com/jprykiel http://myspace.com/jeanphilipperykiel - Original Message -

Re: Using a computer onstage,. Take 2

2012-11-21 Thread Brian Casey
I've used virtual instruments live with sonar but daws are not suited to live looping based performance in my opinion. Dedicated hardware like guitar pedals or korgs kaoss pad are the best option for that. Just last year I did a series of live electronic performances improvising with a kaoss p

Re: Using a computer onstage,. Take 2

2012-11-21 Thread Jean-Philippe Rykiel
Hi Ricky, Are you using ProTools for that matter? JPR http://www.facebook.com/jprykiel http://myspace.com/jeanphilipperykiel Le 21 nov. 2012 à 15:28, "Ricky Prevatte" a écrit : > I have done that just likeSlau suggested. I used in ear for around 12 > years. So get you a UsB keyboard som

Re: Using a computer onstage,. Take 2

2012-11-21 Thread Jean-Philippe Rykiel
Hi guys, Thank you for your replies. My goal is to use virtual synths and a few loops I could hopefully build in real time. I have a feeling pro tools is not designed for that,but I might be wrong. Best, JPR http://www.facebook.com/jprykiel http://myspace.com/jeanphilipperykiel Le 21 nov

RE: Using a computer onstage,. Take 2

2012-11-21 Thread Ricky Prevatte
I have done that just likeSlau suggested. I used in ear for around 12 years. So get you a UsB keyboard some kind of head set. Go to work keeping your laptop in a safe place. I can read words edit set lists and track s if need bee right on stage. From: ptaccess@googlegroups.com [mailto

Re: Using a computer onstage,. Take 2

2012-11-21 Thread Brian Casey
Hi, What do you want to do with the computer, what software gear etc have you available? Brian On 21/11/2012, at 12:59 PM, "Jean-Philippe Rykiel" wrote: > Hi all, > I'm asking this question for the second time here and I apologize for this, > but it is becoming an urgent need. > Even if i

Re: Using a computer onstage,. Take 2

2012-11-21 Thread Slau Halatyn
Hi J P, What, exactly, is the issue? Is it the ability to access the computer with extraneous noise on stage? Well, the best solution is to use a braille display. Otherwise, in-ear monitoring with a feed from the screen reader will also work. Further, I keep the laptop in a safe place and use a

Using a computer onstage,. Take 2

2012-11-21 Thread Jean-Philippe Rykiel
Hi all, I'm asking this question for the second time here and I apologize for this, but it is becoming an urgent need. Even if it's off topic here, could someone tell me where to get information on how a blind musician can use a computer in live situations? Thanks a lot. Best, JPR Typed wi