Re: [LAD] Python and MIDI orientation for a project

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@email-addr-hidden> 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@email-addr-hidden>:
>> 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@email-addr-hiddenwrote:
>>
>>> 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@email-addr-hidden>
>>> Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2009 19:18:17 +0200
>>> Subject: Python and MIDI orientation for a project
>>> To: linux-audio-user <Linux-audio-user@email-addr-hidden>
>>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>
>
>
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