Computer setup
- (Mac): Do a software update
- (Mac): In the App Store, download the latest version of Xcode
- (Mac): Install homebrew
- Open the Terminal app
- paste the following command:
ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"
- (Mac): In Terminal, run
brew install leinigento installlein, the command-line app we need to run Overtone - Run
git clone https://github.com/avh4/overtone-curriculum.gitto copy this project to your computer - Switch to the newly-copied project with
cd overtone-curriculum - Run
lein replto start the clojure interpreter and to download Overtone if necessary - Enter
(use 'overtone.live)to initalize Overtone - Copy and paste code from the files, or type your own code
- 00_does_overtone_work.clj some small samples. You should hear sound if you run them.
- 01_play_music.clj a drum track, and chords with a MIDI-controlled lead for you to play
Good things to know
- enter
(stop)to terminate any playing sounds - type Control-D to exit the clojure interpreter
What to explain
- clojure
doseq
Useful tools
- (Mac): MIDI Monitor check to see if MIDI events are getting to the computer
- VMPK Virtual MIDI Piano Keyboard (if you don't have a real MIDI instrument)