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For general technical notes go to Electronics-general-notes.html

For solutions to common problems go to Electronics-common-solutions.html

General information

The original version of the electronics for this piece was for quadraphonic analogue tape.

The electronics for this piece can now be run with a Max patch that plays the pre-recorded sound files.

The current version has 35 events corresponding to cues in the orchestral score now available

The cues sin the score must be triggered by a musician either in the orchestra or directly on the computer at the mixing desk.

In both rehearsal and performance the sound engineer/musician should read the score and adjust the relative levels of the orchestra and electronics on the mixing desk, according to the given context (musical interpretation, equipment, acoustics of the performance space).


Downloads

latest version (including sound files) does require Max installation

Technical requirements

  1. -Macintosh computer equipped with an external audio interface compatible with Max (cf: www.cycling74.com), e.g. Motu: www.motu.com, Digidesign: www.digidesign.com, RME: www.rme-audio.com

  2. -Depending of the size and acoustics of the hall, amplification of the orchestra may be required. In that case, plan microphones for 10 instruments: two flutes, bass flute, 2 violins, voila, cello, double bass, celesta, harp

  3. -Mixer & quadraphonic diffusion (plus a return monitor for the conductor)

Performance notes

The amount of amplification required naturally depends on the performance space, but it should never cover the acoustic sound of the instruments.
The general level should be rather loud, but not painfully so.