[LAD] Python and MIDI orientation for a project

[Carlos Sanchiavedraz]

Hi Harry.

It's curious... you got the point I had in mind :)
My main idea is to extend the configuration dialog so that, same as
you can map wiimote keys/events to keyboard keys, you could map
wiimote keys/events to CCs helped by a select box with a list of
available CCs; first maybe a usefull and comprehensive subset and then
the whole set in later versions.
Maybe we can add the "advanced" section as well. But first I'm trying
to get information about the other topics on my list :)

Thanks Harry.

//On my mobile device. Sorry for top-posting and any mistakes


2009/8/2, Harry Van Haaren <harryhaaren at gmail.com>:
> Hey Carlos,
>
> Python & the wiimote is a nice combo, i've played with it and midi a little
> too..
> Not at all familiar with desktop applet coding, so ill leave that to the
> pro's!
>
> As far as the "what midi CC bindings" are useful, could you put in a
> "Drop-down-box" or "Entry-Box"
> for the CC's? Because there will always be some use for it. Perhaps have an
> "Advanced" section, in
> which one can manually type the CC Numbers, and have the "Simple" section
> up
> with a drop down of
> the most common CC's?
>
> Becuase I can really see the use of having a wiiMote around for debugging
> audio/midi progams with you applet.
> It would mean you could easily send any Midi CC's to a program using an
> "Easy-Access" unit. (IE: pick it up, use it,
> not like a keyboard where you'd spend time mapping a key to a different
> MIDI
> CC etc)
>
> Hope the project goes well for you, once im home ill check how much is done
> and where to get the Alpha release.. ;-)
> -Harry
>
>
>
>
> On Sun, Aug 2, 2009 at 3:32 PM, Carlos Sanchiavedraz
> <csanchezgs at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> I have notice I forgot to send this mail to LAD as well. Sorry :)
>>
>> Here it is.
>> Of course, thanks in advance.
>>
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: Carlos Sanchiavedraz <csanchezgs at gmail.com>
>> Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2009 19:18:17 +0200
>> Subject: Python and MIDI orientation for a project
>> To: linux-audio-user <Linux-audio-user at lists.linuxaudio.org>
>>
>> Hi folks.
>>
>> I'm cooperating with a friend and fellow to improve his project
>> related to wiimote.
>>
>> The project is Wiican[1]. In short, it is a tool (a system tray icon
>> actually) that makes it easier to connect the wiimote and configure
>> and create key mappings for use at your will. It's written in python
>> and uses bluez, hal with dbus, wminput and cwiid.
>>
>> My goal is to add some layer in such a way that you can map wiimote
>> events to MIDI.  And maybe, to include it on the next improved release
>> of Musix.
>>
>> So, in adittion to my researches on the subject and what I already
>> know about MIDI CCs and so, I would like some advice and guidance
>> about how to:
>> - implement MIDI in python (which CCs are a must for you, create and
>> send MIDI messages, libs, bindings, reference projects),
>> - implement Jack and Alsa MIDI ports in python (libs, bindings,
>> reference projects),
>>
>> ... and every other interesting information or experiences on this.
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> [1] https://launchpad.net/wiican
>>
>>
>> --
>> Carlos "Sanchiavedraz"
>> * Musix GNU+Linux
>>  http://www.musix.es
>>
>>
>>
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>> Carlos "Sanchiavedraz"
>> * Musix GNU+Linux
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