From 7f0d95d34b412322f0af17dc55db9dab4fd6d0cb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: David Runge Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2020 01:16:39 +0100 Subject: Add HelpSource for ZZZ, ZZZDevice and ZZZError Add schelp files for ZZZ, ZZZDevice and ZZZError, explaining (mostly all) class and instance methods and giving code examples. --- HelpSource/Classes/ZZZ.schelp | 179 ++++++++++++++++++++++ HelpSource/Classes/ZZZDevice.schelp | 289 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ HelpSource/Classes/ZZZError.schelp | 22 +++ 3 files changed, 490 insertions(+) create mode 100644 HelpSource/Classes/ZZZ.schelp create mode 100644 HelpSource/Classes/ZZZDevice.schelp create mode 100644 HelpSource/Classes/ZZZError.schelp diff --git a/HelpSource/Classes/ZZZ.schelp b/HelpSource/Classes/ZZZ.schelp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f62a95c --- /dev/null +++ b/HelpSource/Classes/ZZZ.schelp @@ -0,0 +1,179 @@ +TITLE:: ZZZ +summary:: Abstract superclass of all module specific Expert Sleepers classes +categories:: External Control>Eurorack +related:: Classes/ZZZDevice + +DESCRIPTION:: Users will normally not directly create instances of ZZZ, but +only use it through its subclasses. It provides basic conversion methods, that +can be used to drive DC coupled hardware of the Eurorack standard. +Additionally it provides link::Classes/SynthDef##SynthDefs::, which will be +added during instantiation, that can be used for clock and gate signals. + +CLASSMETHODS:: + +subsection:: Initialization + +METHOD:: new +Initialize a new instance. + +note::Do not call this method directly but instead derive a class from this one +and use this method in the child's classes initialization method (see +link::Classes/ZZZDevice:: for an example).:: + +ARGUMENT:: channels +An link::Classes/Array:: of link::Classes/Integer##Integers:: representing +output bus channels (within the range of +link::Classes/ServerOptions#-numOutputBusChannels::) on a +link::Classes/Server::. + +ARGUMENT:: server +An instance of link::Classes/Server::. + +returns:: An instance of link::Classes/ZZZ::. + +METHOD:: initClass +Uses link::Classes/StartUp#*add:: to add link::Classes/SynthDef##SynthDefs:: +used by child classes. + +list:: +## code::\ZZZGate::: A gate link::Classes/SynthDef:: utilizing link::Classes/DC::. +## code::\ZZZClock::: A clock link::Classes/SynthDef:: (24 beats per quarter +note) utilizing link::Classes/LFPulse::. +## code::\ZZZClockKorg::: A clock link::Classes/SynthDef:: (48 beats per quarter +note) utilizing link::Classes/LFPulse::. +:: + +subsection::Conversion + +METHOD:: ampmidi +Calculates midi note for supplied amplitude. + +ARGUMENT:: amplitude +Amplitude in the range from 0.0 to 1.0. + +returns:: MIDI note for corresponding amplitude, nil if amplitude is not within +the allowed octave range. + +METHOD:: noteCpsRangeMax +Cps for MIDI note C10. + +returns:: Returns cps for MIDI note C10. + +METHOD:: cvMaxADSR +Maximum voltage for ADSR on Eurorack modules. + +returns:: Returns maximum voltage for ADSR. + +METHOD:: noteCpsRangeMin +Cps for MIDI note C-2. + +returns:: Returns cps for MIDI note C-2. + +METHOD:: midiamp +Calculates amplitude for supplied MIDI note. + +ARGUMENT:: midi +MIDI note. + +returns:: Amplitude for corresponding midi note, nil if < 0 or > 127 + +METHOD:: cvMinADSR +Minimum voltage for ADSR on Eurorack modules. + +returns:: Returns minimum voltage for ADSR. + +METHOD:: cvMaxTriggerGateClock +Maximum trigger/gate/clock control voltage for Eurorack modules. + +returns:: Returns maximum maximum trigger/gate/clock control voltage for Eurorack modules. + +METHOD:: cpsvoltage +Calculates voltage for supplied cycles per second. + +ARGUMENT:: cps +Cycles per seconds + +returns:: Returns voltage for corresponding cycles per second. + +METHOD:: noteVoltageRangeMin +Maximum voltage for a note on Eurorack modules. + +returns:: Returns maximum voltage for notes. + +METHOD:: amplitudevoltage +(describe method here) + +ARGUMENT:: amplitude +(describe argument here) + +returns:: (describe returnvalue here) + +METHOD:: cvMaxLFO +(describe method here) + +returns:: (describe returnvalue here) + +METHOD:: noteVoltageRangeMax +(describe method here) + +returns:: (describe returnvalue here) + +METHOD:: ampcps +(describe method here) + +ARGUMENT:: amplitude +(describe argument here) + +returns:: (describe returnvalue here) + +METHOD:: cvMinTriggerGateClock +(describe method here) + +returns:: (describe returnvalue here) + +METHOD:: voltageamplitude +(describe method here) + +ARGUMENT:: voltage +(describe argument here) + +returns:: (describe returnvalue here) + +METHOD:: cpsamp +(describe method here) + +ARGUMENT:: cps +(describe argument here) + +returns:: (describe returnvalue here) + +METHOD:: cvMinLFO +(describe method here) + +returns:: (describe returnvalue here) + +METHOD:: voltagecps +(describe method here) + +ARGUMENT:: voltage +(describe argument here) + +returns:: (describe returnvalue here) + + +INSTANCEMETHODS:: + +METHOD:: channels +Returns an link::Classes/Array:: of link::Classes/Integer##Integers:: +representing output bus channels (within the range of +link::Classes/ServerOptions#-numOutputBusChannels::) on a +link::Classes/Server:: that was used in link::#*new:: to initialize an instance +of this class (or any of its subclasses). + +returns:: An link::Classes/Array:: of link::Classes/Integer##Integers::. + +METHOD:: server +Returns a link::Classes/Server:: instance that was used in link::#*new:: to +initialize an instance of this class (or any of its subclasses). + +returns:: A link::Classes/Server:: instance. diff --git a/HelpSource/Classes/ZZZDevice.schelp b/HelpSource/Classes/ZZZDevice.schelp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b23b2c3 --- /dev/null +++ b/HelpSource/Classes/ZZZDevice.schelp @@ -0,0 +1,289 @@ +TITLE:: ZZZDevice +summary:: Interface Expert Sleepers devices +categories:: External Control>Eurorack +related:: Classes/ZZZ, Reference/ZZZ + +DESCRIPTION:: +This class provides an interface to Expert Sleepers' Eurorack modules. +It offers convenience methods to create clocks and gates on the device's +outputs, based on (shared) link::Classes/TempoBusClock##TempoBusClocks::. + +note:: ZZZDevice assumes that the (ADAT) channels used to interface with the Eurorack module are set to 0.0dB at +4dBu.:: + +CLASSMETHODS:: + +METHOD:: new +Creates an instance of ZZZDevice on a link::Classes/Server:: using an +link::Classes/Array:: of output bus channels (within the range of +link::Classes/ServerOptions#-numOutputBusChannels::). +Throws link::Classes/ZZZError:: if the parameters ar not set or invalid. + +ARGUMENT:: channels +An link::Classes/Array:: of link::Classes/Integer##Integers::, that represent +output bus channels indeces (within the range of +link::Classes/ServerOptions#-numOutputBusChannels::) on the +link::Classes/Server:: instance. + +ARGUMENT:: server +The link::Classes/Server:: instance to use. + +returns:: An instance of ZZZDevice interfacing the given hardware device. + +METHOD:: playTypes +Return the understood playTypes that can be used. A code::playType:: relates to +how scheduling takes place on a given link::Classes/TempoBusClock:: when adding +or changing clocks on an output: + +list:: +## code::\beat::: When this code::playType:: is used the clock is added/ changed/ removed on the next beat. +## code::\bar::: When this code::playType:: is used the clock is added/ changed/ removed on the next bar. +:: + +returns:: An link::Classes/Array:: of link::Classes/Symbol##Symbols:: +representing the understood code::playTypes::. + +METHOD:: clockTypes +Return the understood types of clocks that can be used: + +list:: +## code::\zeroFive::: A clock signal ranging from code::0.0:: to code::5.0:: (24 beats per qarter note) +## code::\minusFiveFive::: A clock signal ranging from code::-5.0:: to code::5.0:: (24 beats per qarter note) +## code::\korgZeroFive::: A clock signal ranging from code::0.0:: to code::5.0:: (48 beats per quarter note) +## code::\korgMinusFiveFive::: A clock signal ranging from code::-5.0:: to code::5.0:: (48 beats per quarter note) +:: + +returns:: An link::Classes/Array:: of link::Classes/Symbol##Symbols:: +representing the understood code::clockTypes::. + + +INSTANCEMETHODS:: + +subsection::Initialization + +METHOD:: init +Initializes the link::Classes/Dictionary##Dictionaries:: required for +link::#-clocks::, link::#-gates::, link::#-gateBusses::, link::#-outs::, +link::#-tempos:: and link::#-tempoBusses::, as well as populates the +link::#-outs:: link::Classes/Dictionary:: and initializes link::#-deviceGroup:: +when the link::Classes/Server:: is booted. + +note::This method is called when creating a new instance of ZZZDevice using link::#*new::.:: + +subsection::Adding and Removing + +METHOD:: addTempo +Adds a link::Classes/TempoBusClock:: to the link::#-tempos:: link::Classes/Dictionary::. Throws link::Classes/ZZZError:: on invalid input. + +ARGUMENT:: slot +An link::Classes/Integer:: (code::>=1::) identifying the slot to use for the link::Classes/TempoBusClock::. + +ARGUMENT:: tempo +A link::Classes/Float:: (code::>=0.0::) setting the tempo. + +METHOD:: removeTempo +Removes a link::Classes/TempoBusClock:: from the link::#-tempos:: link::Classes/Dictionary:: and any clock relying on it. + +ARGUMENT:: slot +An link::Classes/Integer:: (code::>=1::) identifying the link::Classes/TempoBusClock:: in the link::#-tempos:: link::Classes/Dictionary::. + +ARGUMENT:: playType +A link::Classes/Symbol:: describing the code::playType:: to use (see link::#*playTypes:: for the valid types and explanation). + +ARGUMENT:: quant +An link::Classes/Integer:: setting the quant (the beat) on which to schedule removal of the tempo and clock link::Classes/Synth##Synth(s)::. +Only regarded if code::playType:: is set to code::\beat::. + +METHOD:: addClock +Adds a clock link::Classes/Synth:: on a hardware output. Throws +link::Classes/ZZZError:: on invalid input. + +note::Requires a tempo to be setup beforehand (see link::#-addTempo::).:: + +ARGUMENT:: output +An link::Classes/Integer:: (code::>=1::) identifying the code::output:: on a hardware device. + +ARGUMENT:: slot +An link::Classes/Integer:: (code::>=1::) identifying the tempo slot to use for the clock (see link::#-addTempo:: on how to add a tempo). + +ARGUMENT:: type +A link::Classes/Symbol:: describing the clock type to use (see link::#*clockTypes:: for the valid types and explanation). + +ARGUMENT:: playType +A link::Classes/Symbol:: describing the code::playType:: to use (see link::#*playTypes:: for the valid types and explanation). + +ARGUMENT:: quant +An link::Classes/Integer:: setting the quant (the beat) on which to schedule playing the clock link::Classes/Synth::. +Only regarded if code::playType:: is set to code::\beat::. + +ARGUMENT:: replace +A link::Classes/Boolean:: indicating whether to replace clock currently playing at code::output::. + +METHOD:: removeClock +Removes a clock link::Classes/Synth:: playing on a hardware output. +Throws link::Classes/ZZZError:: on invalid input. + +ARGUMENT:: output +An link::Classes/Integer:: (code::>=1::) identifying the code::output:: on a hardware device. + +ARGUMENT:: playType +A link::Classes/Symbol:: describing the code::playType:: to use (see link::#*playTypes:: for the valid types and explanation). + +ARGUMENT:: quant +An link::Classes/Integer:: setting the quant (the beat) on which to schedule removal of the clock link::Classes/Synth::. +Only regarded if code::playType:: is set to code::\beat::. + +METHOD:: addGate +Adds a gate link::Classes/Synth:: on a hardware output. Throws link::Classes/ZZZError:: on invalid input. +The gate's multiplication value can be controlled using the respective link::Classes/Bus:: exposed in link::#-gateBusses::. + +ARGUMENT:: output +An link::Classes/Integer:: (code::>=1::) identifying the code::output:: on a hardware device. + +ARGUMENT:: input +A link::Classes/Float:: (code::>=0.0, <=1.0::) setting the initial multiplication value. + +METHOD:: removeGate +Removes a gate link::Classes/Synth:: from a hardware output. Throws link::Classes/ZZZError:: on invalid input. + +ARGUMENT:: output +An link::Classes/Integer:: (code::>=1::) identifying the code::output:: on ahardware device. + +subsection::Setting Data + +METHOD:: setClockTempo +Sets the link::Classes/TempoBusClock:: used for a given clock on an code::output:: of an Expert Sleepers device. Throws link::Classes/ZZZError:: on invalid input. + +ARGUMENT:: output +An link::Classes/Integer:: (code::>=1::) identifying the code::output:: on ahardware device. + +ARGUMENT:: slot +An link::Classes/Integer:: (code::>=1::) identifying the link::Classes/TempoBusClock:: in the link::#-tempos:: link::Classes/Dictionary::. + +ARGUMENT:: playType +A link::Classes/Symbol:: describing the code::playType:: to use (see link::#*playTypes:: for the valid types and explanation). + +ARGUMENT:: quant +An link::Classes/Integer:: setting the quant (the beat) on which to schedule playing the clock link::Classes/Synth::. +Only regarded if code::playType:: is set to code::\beat::. + +ARGUMENT:: type +A link::Classes/Symbol:: describing the clock type to use (see link::#*clockTypes:: for the valid types and explanation). + +METHOD:: setTempo +Sets the tempo of a link::Classes/TempoBusClock:: (see link::#-addTempo:: on how to add a tempo). + +note::It may prove more pragmatic to write to the tempo's respective link::Classes/Bus:: in link::#-tempoBusses::.:: + +ARGUMENT:: slot +An link::Classes/Integer:: (code::>=1::) identifying the link::Classes/TempoBusClock:: in the link::#-tempos:: link::Classes/Dictionary::. + +ARGUMENT:: tempo +A link::Classes/Float:: (code::>=0.0::) setting the tempo. + +subsection::Accessing Data + +METHOD:: clocks +Returns a link::Classes/Dictionary:: of hardware output numbers and their +respective clock link::Classes/Synth##Synths:: (see link::#-addClock:: on how to add a clock). + +returns:: A link::Classes/Dictionary:: of link::Classes/Integer:: and link::Classes/Synth:: associations. + +METHOD:: deviceGroup +Returns the link::Classes/Group:: instance to which all link::Classes/Synth##Synths:: are added. +This variable is setup during link::#-init::. + +returns:: A link::Classes/Group::. + +METHOD:: gateBusses +Returns a link::Classes/Dictionary:: of hardware outputs and their respective +link::Classes/Bus##Busses:: connected to the gate +link::Classes/Synth##Synths:: (see link::#-addGate:: on how to setup a gate). + +returns:: A link::Classes/Dictionary:: of link::Classes/Integer:: and link::Classes/Bus:: associations. + +METHOD:: gates +Returns a link::Classes/Dictionary:: of hardware output numbers and their +respective gate link::Classes/Synth##Synths:: (see link::#-addGate:: on how to +add a gate). + +returns:: A link::Classes/Dictionary:: of link::Classes/Integer:: and link::Classes/Synth:: associations. + +METHOD:: outs +Returns a link::Classes/Dictionary:: representing the mapping between the outputs +on the hardware (the numbering starts at code::1::) and the +link::Classes/Server::'s output bus channels (within the range of +link::Classes/ServerOptions#-numOutputBusChannels::) connected to the hardware. + +returns:: A link::Classes/Dictionary:: of link::Classes/Integer:: associations. + +METHOD:: outputOnHardware +Returns the output bus channel (an link::Classes/Integer:: within the range of +link::Classes/ServerOptions#-numOutputBusChannels::) mapped to a given hardware +output number. +Throws link::Classes/ZZZError:: if the output parameter is invalid. + +ARGUMENT:: output +An link::Classes/Integer:: (code::>=1::) identifying the code::output:: on a hardware device. + +returns:: An link::Classes/Integer:: representing an output bus channel. + +METHOD:: tempoBusses +Returns a link::Classes/Dictionary:: of slots (starting from code::1::) and +their respective link::Classes/Bus##Busses::, which are connected to +link::Classes/TempoBusClock##TempoBusClocks:: and clock link::Classes/Synth##Synths::. + +returns:: A link::Classes/Dictionary:: of link::Classes/Integer:: and link::Classes/Bus:: associations. + +METHOD:: tempos +Returns a link::Classes/Dictionary:: of the currently available tempos (see +link::#-addTempo:: on how to setup a tempo). + +returns:: A link::Classes/Dictionary:: of slots (link::Classes/Integer::) and link::Classes/TempoBusClock:: associations. + +subsection::Posting Information + +METHOD:: postAll +Convenience wrapper around link::#-postClocks::, link::#-postGates::, link::#-postOuts:: and link::#-postTempos::. + +METHOD:: postClocks +Posts information about the currently running clocks. + +METHOD:: postGates +Posts information about the currently running gate link::Classes/Synth##Synth(s)::. + +METHOD:: postOuts +Posts information about the mapping of hardware outputs to link::Classes/Server:: output bus channels. + +METHOD:: postTempos +Posts information about the currently running link::Classes/TempoBusClock##TempoBusClocks::. + +EXAMPLES:: + +code:: +// first Server output bus channel of ADAT connection to Expert Sleepers hardware device +// this might be different depending on hardware or sclang startup configuration +~firstChannel = 12; + +// initialize connection +s.waitForBoot( + ~zzzdevice = ZZZDevice.new(server: s, channels: Array.series(8, start: ~firstChannel, step: 1)); +); + +// add a tempo +~zzzdevice.addTempo(slot: 1, tempo: 120/60); + +// add a clock on the first hardware output using the above tempo +~zzzdevice.addClock(output: 1, slot: 1); + +// add a gate on the second hardware output +~zzzdevice.addGate(output: 6); + +// set the tempo +~zzzdevice.setTempo(slot: 1, tempo: 180/60); + +// remove everything +( + ~zzzdevice.removeTempo(slot: 1); + ~zzzdevice.removeGate(output: 6); +) +:: diff --git a/HelpSource/Classes/ZZZError.schelp b/HelpSource/Classes/ZZZError.schelp new file mode 100644 index 0000000..49bf0d0 --- /dev/null +++ b/HelpSource/Classes/ZZZError.schelp @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +TITLE:: ZZZError +summary:: Errors for ZZZ +categories:: External Control>Eurorack +related:: Classes/ZZZ, Classes/ZZZDevice, Classes/Error + +DESCRIPTION:: +An link::Classes/Error:: class for link::Classes/ZZZ:: and its subclasses. + + +CLASSMETHODS:: + + +INSTANCEMETHODS:: + + +EXAMPLES:: + +code:: +// throw a ZZZError +ZZZError("Something went wrong!").throw; 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