Installing the Ensemble Software
The Ensemble software is provided as a unique download link, together with a serial number. Follow these simple instructions to get Ensemble installed on your PC. Run ‘autorun.exe‘ from the …
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TouchOSC Blocks
I’ve just added a selection of TouchOSC Input blocks to the Block Library, together with a pdf user guide. These help you link TouchOSC with Ensemble and make use of …
Turning SimplyWorks Wireless Switches into a musical instrument with Ensemble
What do I need? SimplyWorks Wireless Switch Set – receiver and up-to four switches. Ensemble software – installed on a PC. Speakers (optional) Setup Instructions Connect the SimplyWorks receiver …
Routing MIDI Output to a different device
Ensemble usually sends MIDI information from the Notes, Chords and Controller blocks to a built-in Soundfont Synth to generate sound. Sometimes we want to send MIDI to a different software …
OSC Output block for TouchOSC
As well as receiving and responding to OSC messages, the OSC Plugin for Ensemble can send OSC messages. OSC messages are specific to individual devices and software so you need …
OSC Plugin Update
The OSC block has received a small update to correct a bug discovered by one of our users. When used with TouchOSC, the blocks were not seeing the difference between …
Ensemble Basics – Triggering an image at startup
A common use of the Image and Video block is to have an image on screen as soon as the theme starts. This helps sets a mood for a performance …
Ensemble Basics – Changing MIDI Instruments
Each MIDI channel in Ensemble can play a different musical instrument sound using the GM (General MIDI) soundset. This short video shows you how to change the instruments on each …
Ensemble Basics – Using the MIDI Notes Block
This short video shows you how to link a switch (in this case a key on the computer keyboard) to a series of MIDI notes. The principal is the same …
Latest software update – no more Windows XP support
After several months work we have now moved to a new ‘all-in-one’ installer package for Ensemble. This includes the new Video player, Keyboard/Mouse and MIDI Input plugins. Unfortunately this update …