Can I use MIDIcreator switches with Ensemble?
Yes, although you will have to plug them into variable sensor sockets. MIDIcreator uses stereo jack plugs for switches and sensors, meaning that they can’t be plugged directly into switch …
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Can I use MIDIcreator sensors with Ensemble?
Yes. The Ensemble interfaces (Ensemble 16, Hub and Dual) work with MIDIcreator sensors. Simply use a 3.5mm to 1/4″ stereo headphone adaptor to make the plugs compatible. You may need …
Ensemble on Apple Macs
Two short updates on using Ensemble with an Apple Mac computer. 1 – Using Boot Camp After my computer died earlier this year, I decided to make the switch to …
Quick Tip – Simplify menus on Launchpad
You can make Ensemble Launchpad even cleaner by removing some of the menu options. This is especially good if you don’t want people to accidentally edit the theme. Just press …
How do I stop a theme from playing whenever I open Launchpad?
If a theme is playing automatically when you open Launchpad, then it has been set to ‘play by default’. The theme will show with a red square around it. You …
How do I play a theme as soon as Launchpad opens?
Click on the theme in Launchpad that you want to use as the default theme and then right-click. Select the ‘Set as Default Theme’ option. The theme will show with …
Adding cheap wireless switches to Ensemble with HKL EasySwitch
The HelpKidzLearn EasySwitch is a great value starter pack of two wireless switches and a USB receiver to plug into your computer. At under £100 (plus VAT) for the lot …
Using the Beamz with Ensemble
The Beamz is an interesting ‘laser harp’ style controller that ships with its own music generation software. It has four laser beams that you can break to trigger various sounds …
Using the enCore switch interface with Ensemble
The eneso enCore is a neat little USB switch interface that can be configured to work in various different modes. Simple setup software allows you to program the device to …
Cheap switches to use with a group
Over Christmas I came across this USB games controller for the PS2 game ‘Buzz!’ whilst looking round a charity shop. As it had a USB connection I made a guess …