Touch Osc

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After lots of surfing round when i first got Touch OSC for configuring etc, I decided to make a video that shows a simple yet effective layout for use with T. Change the host IP and ports in the touchOSC applications to match those of the Arduino (remember the 'in' port on the Arduino will be the 'output' port on touchOSC) - the Arduino ethernet port needs to be connected the same wireless router that touchOSC device is connected to - tap a button on the touchOSC interface to make the connection. TouchOSC is a modular OSC and MIDI control surface for iOS (iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad) and Android. It can send TouchDesigner messages via OSC from interactions with its control panels. Custom control panels can be created by using the TouchOSC Editor which is available for Windows/Mac OSX/Linux. TouchOSC is still plodding along but hasn’t changed much since its debut. Most apps focus on individual apps (like Ableton Live or Apple Logic), and most are still iOS-only. So forget the deadmau5 connection for a moment – it seems about time Windows got its own mature touch app for general purpose applications.

#Overview
[http://hexler.net/software/touchosc|touchOSC] is an iOS and Android application for sending and receiving Open Sound Control messages over WIFI using UDP. It combines easily with the OSCBundle library.

[http://youtu.be/9dIPox581Rg|watch a video demonstration on youtube]

#Getting Started

- download the oscuinoTouchOSC.touchOSC layout from the Applications->touchOSC folder on the github
- add the custom layout to touchOSC
- download the oscuinoEthernetTouchOSC.pde example from the examples->Arduino folder on the [https://github.com/CNMAT/OSCuino|github]
- change the IP address in line 19 of the sketch to whatever IP you would like to assign the board (default is 192.168.1.120) and port numbers (default is in:8888 and out:9999)
- install the sketch on an Arduino board with an Ethernet connection (like the Freetronics EtherMega)
- change the host IP and ports in the touchOSC applications to match those of the Arduino (remember the 'in' port on the Arduino will be the 'output' port on touchOSC)
- the Arduino ethernet port needs to be connected the same wireless router that touchOSC device is connected to
- tap a button on the touchOSC interface to make the connection

#touchOSC interface
The touchOSC interface allows you to see the values of up to 16 analog input pins on the ANALOG page and control the output value of up to 54 digital pins on the DIGITAL page.

OSC, or 'Open Sound Control', is another way to gain remote control of the Onyx controls from external sources.

OSC offers full control of Onyx's main playbacks, playback buttons, F-Keys, command keys and more!

Note - When using a PC, there are some restrictions on OSC in FREE mode. See Onyx PC Modes for more information.

One of the most popular ways to use OSC is via the TouchOSC app, available on tablets and phones - scroll down to see directions specific to setting up the TouchOSC app.

OSC Configuration (Any OSC Device)

To set up OSC on the Console:

  1. Access the menu by pressing the MENU button or in the upper left hand corner, then press .

  2. Under Network, press , and then press on the bottom navigation. Ensure that the IP Settings are set to 'AUTOMATIC' and that OSC is enabled on the 'REMOTE' adapter.

  3. Press .

  4. Navigate to the page.

  5. Under enable OSC on the 'Remote' network interface.

  6. Under Activate the first OSC Device using the Properties options on the right column.

  7. Enter a name for the Device - example 'iPad Remote'

  8. Enter the IP Address of the OSC device. If using TouchOSC, the 'Configuration' page in the TouchOSC app will show you your device's IP address.

  9. Ensure the Incoming Port used by the OSC device matches the settings on the iPad.

  10. Press and .

  11. In the Touch OSC app or other device, press the Button on tab 6 (Config).

The console and the remote should begin to communicate.

TouchOSC Setup and Configuration

The 'Touch OSC' app, available for iOS and Android devices has a specifically designed Onyx skin designed for iPhone and iPad. Using the app, you can use your device as a remote focus and playback tool for Onyx.

In the folder you will find both a layout sized for iPads and other tablets, as well as one designed for phones.

Before using TouchOSC, be sure to install the TouchOSC application from your device's app store (iTunes, Google Play, Amazon).

Installing Your Layout

There are a few different ways to get your Touch OSC layout installed on your device.

Android: Installing Layout Downloaded on Your Device

The easiest way to install your layout on Android is to first download it to your device from the link provided at the top of this page.

  • Once downloaded, open the TouchOSC app.
  • The app will launch to the Settings screen, and you can press 'Layout'. If your app launched to a layout, press the circle in the upper right hand corner.
  • Now press 'Add from File'. You'll now be able to navigate to your system's download folder, where you may select the layout.
  • Scroll down and select the layout you have just added. The layouts are organized in alphabetical order.
iOS: When syncing the device with iTunes, you can install the layout inside the Touch OSC app:
  1. Select the Device on the left hand side in iTunes

  2. Navigate to the Apps Tab

  3. At the bottom of that tab is a 'File Sharing' area

  4. Select the OSC App

  5. Hit the 'Add' button

  6. Browse to the layout you wish to install.

  7. Re-Sync the device to iTunes and the layout will be available on the device.

Touch osc max mspAndroid or iOS: Installing via TouchOSC Editor

You can also install the TouchOSC Editor program, which allows you to edit and customize TouchOSC layouts, as well as sync layouts from the PC directly to the TouchOSC app. You can download free TouchOSC editor here: https://hexler.net/software/touchosc.

Touch Osc

Once you've installed the application on your computer, you can press 'Sync' in the top navigation, and a window will pop up with instructions on how to load it into your device over wireless.

Configuring Your Device

  1. On the device, disable Mobile Data.
  2. Connect the Onyx 'Remote' network interface to a wireless router or access device. Connect the iOS device to the same router/access point.
  3. Both Console and iOS device should be set to obtain an IP address automatically. For more complex network requirements, assign a static IP Address on the devices accordingly.

Configure the Console

To set up OSC on the Console:

  1. Access the menu by pressing the MENU button or in the upper left hand corner, then press .

  2. Under Network, press , and then press on the bottom navigation. Ensure that the IP Settings are set to 'AUTOMATIC' and that OSC is enabled on the 'REMOTE' adapter.

  3. Press .

  4. Navigate to the page.

  5. Under enable OSC on the 'Remote' network interface.

  6. Under Activate the first OSC Device using the Properties options on the right column.

  7. Enter a name for the Device - example 'iPad Remote'

  8. Enter the IP Address of the OSC device. The 'Configuration' page in the TouchOSC app will show you your device's IP address.

  9. Ensure the Incoming Port used by the OSC device matches the settings on the iPad.

  10. Press and .

  11. In the Touch OSC app, press the Button on tab 6 (Config).

Touch Osc Bridge Download

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The console and the remote should begin to communicate.