[LAD] Python and MIDI orientation for a project

[Hernán Ordiales]

On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 1:05 PM, Carlos
Sanchiavedraz<csanchezgs at gmail.com> wrote:
> Really good info, Hernan. Thanks.
>
> Just a question, given the names of both, does it mean that pyPortMidi
> is not for RT?

no, they are just names, both are realtime capable...

> P.S. Nice to write to you again -on other list this time :).

;-)

> //On my mobile device. Sorry for top-posting and any mistakes
>
>
> 2009/8/4, Hernán Ordiales <hordiales at gmail.com>:
>> Hi Carlos,
>>
>> You can also take a look at PortMidi[1] or RtMidi[2] python bindings
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> [1] http://alumni.media.mit.edu/~harrison/code.html
>> [2] http://trac2.assembla.com/pkaudio/wiki/pyrtmidi
>>
>> On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 3:46 PM, Carlos
>> Sanchiavedraz<csanchezgs at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 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
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Carlos "Sanchiavedraz"
>>>>> * Musix GNU+Linux
>>>>>  http://www.musix.es
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>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>
>>
>>
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>
>
> --
> Carlos "Sanchiavedraz"
> * Musix GNU+Linux
>  http://www.musix.es
>



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