Using the Numark Orbit with Ensemble via MIDI
The Numark Orbit is a handheld wireless controller for DJ’s that features an array of light-up buttons, a large control knob and also accelerometers. It can be connected to the …
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My video is playing full screen and I can’t see the Player. How do I stop the theme?
To reduce a full screen image or video window so that you can find Launchpad and Designer, double click on the image. This will reduce the image/video player into a window. …
I’m trying to use the image/video block, but I just get a black screen. Where are my images?
This happens when Ensemble tries to send the images/videos to a second screen, when screens are set to view an extended desktop. Ensemble talks to the screens by using their …
How do I use different types of video with the Video Player?
The type of video you can play back using the Video Player block depends on the codecs installed on your PC. These files allow the media player application to decode …
I’ve plugged in my DMX cable but I can’t control any lights. What might be wrong?
The Ensemble software uses a series of licence levels to activate different features. One of the simplest reasons you can’t control any lights is that you don’t have the correct …
Can I use any lighting with Ensemble?
Ensemble connects to lighting via a USB-to-DMX interface. DMX is an international standard for connecting lighting and special effects equipment. Almost anytime you see someone using a lighting desk to …
Can I use any DMX interface with Ensemble?
If you want to control lights with the Ensemble, you’ll need to add a USB-to-DMX interface to the PC. At the present time we only support one make of interface, …
Why won’t my wav files work with the Audio Clip block?
The Audio Clip block is designed to work with wav files sampled at 16 bit. If your sample is better or worse quality than this then you won’t be able …
Can I improve the sound quality of MIDI Notes & Chords?
The Ensemble software uses a Soundfont synth to generate it’s MIDI sounds. This is quicker and better quality than most PC’s built-in Microsoft synth. It also means that several different …
I’m having problems installing the Ensemble software on my PC. What can I do to get it installed?
With so many different virus checkers, firewalls and other software around, conflicts can sometimes happen and prevent the Ensemble software from installing or running correctly. Exceptions in Windows Firewall Ensemble …