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by Magic
Fri Mar 08, 2024 6:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Performant transparency when iterating
Replies: 4
Views: 299

Re: Performant transparency when iterating

How about a pseudo-random number generator? Which takes the iteration # as the input and outputs 0 or 1? Giving the same iteration # would therefore result in the same value. But it would look random-ish. Quick Google search: https://devpost.com/software/sinusoidal-random-number-generator . Seems li...
by Magic
Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Contextual Hotkeys?
Replies: 3
Views: 1350

Re: Contextual Hotkeys?

MIDI or OSC would really be the best. That way you could map each folder to a button (virtual or physical).

The cheapest way to get started would be to get TouchOSC for your phone or tablet.

If you want physical buttons then you could get any MIDI device that has a bunch of buttons.
by Magic
Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just purchased MMV. Wont save on Macbook 2013
Replies: 8
Views: 1453

Re: Just purchased MMV. Wont save on Macbook 2013

What exactly is preventing you from saving? Can you post a screenshot?
by Magic
Sun Jan 14, 2024 3:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just purchased MMV. Wont save on Macbook 2013
Replies: 8
Views: 1453

Re: Just purchased MMV. Wont save on Macbook 2013

You need the full version. The demo version doesn’t let you save.
by Magic
Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Effective use of OSC file reload
Replies: 10
Views: 2993

Re: Effective use of OSC file reload

Yes, that's correct. If an upstream module is powered off, the downstream modules don't get OSC commands.
by Magic
Thu Jan 11, 2024 5:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Effective use of OSC file reload
Replies: 10
Views: 2993

Re: Effective use of OSC file reload

I would be surprised if this is some kind of issue in Magic. Are you sure your text file is actually being written to, saved, and closed properly?
by Magic
Mon Jan 08, 2024 9:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Effective use of OSC file reload
Replies: 10
Views: 2993

Re: Effective use of OSC file reload

Have you tried increasing the delay, say from .25 to 1?
by Magic
Tue Dec 26, 2023 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Use 2 or 3 web cams at the same time on Win 11?
Replies: 2
Views: 1638

Re: Use 2 or 3 web cams at the same time on Win 11?

This could be a limitation of your computer's USB bus. Each USB controller has a limited bandwidth. If your computer only has one USB controller for all USB ports, you're stuck unfortunately.

This also explains why your iPhone wouldn't be affected.
by Magic
Tue Dec 26, 2023 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cannot Open any Video File After Update (WINDOWS)
Replies: 2
Views: 1277

Re: Cannot Open any Video File After Update (WINDOWS)

Try the Reset Default Paths option in the Help menu.

If that doesn't work, try the Reset All Settings option.
by Magic
Wed Dec 06, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anomalous Noodle
Replies: 4
Views: 36897

Re: Anomalous Noodle

Yeah, I discovered that too. For some reason, the same exact Null module is in two different scenes. I looked at it for a while yesterday but I can't figure it out yet.
by Magic
Tue Dec 05, 2023 5:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anomalous Noodle
Replies: 4
Views: 36897

Re: Anomalous Noodle

Thanks, very strange. I'll look into this, but if you can manage to get the exact steps to reproduce in a blank project, please let me know.
by Magic
Fri Dec 01, 2023 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bug in the Source Input Window (but still a great product...)?
Replies: 1
Views: 9854

Re: Bug in the Source Input Window (but still a great product...)?

You can't select the output device in the app, so...?

I would suggest trying the "Close Input Device" option because it sounds like your input device is conflicting with your output device.
by Magic
Sun Nov 05, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: crash with 4.5 hour audio file
Replies: 3
Views: 11259

Re: crash with 4.5 hour audio file

Make sure you are NOT loading audio files into memory.
by Magic
Tue Oct 24, 2023 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Classroom discounts
Replies: 1
Views: 7744

Re: Classroom discounts

Yes, we do offer classroom discounts. Please contact us on our contact page (https://magicmusicvisuals.com/contact).
by Magic
Wed Sep 13, 2023 5:18 pm
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Magic 2.33 released
Replies: 0
Views: 25828

Magic 2.33 released

Hi guys, this is a minor release which fixes a couple small bugs: - Crash with SceneInput modules as described in https://magicmusicvisuals.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3034 - Crash with Spout v1 functionality on Windows (most people don't use Spout v1 anyway) You can download the latest full version ...
by Magic
Mon Aug 21, 2023 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MMV is using CPU and overheating machine with empty project
Replies: 4
Views: 11151

Re: MMV is using CPU and overheating machine with empty project

Your frame rate wouldn't be varying above 60 if vsync was on, unless if your monitor frame rate is higher than that. Also, 4k is a very high resolution to be running in realtime for most computers, especially with also a high frame rate. You would need a very fast graphics card. Macs are notorious f...
by Magic
Mon Aug 21, 2023 3:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MMV is using CPU and overheating machine with empty project
Replies: 4
Views: 11151

Re: MMV is using CPU and overheating machine with empty project

If you turn off vsync and set throttling to 0 then yes, it will hog the cpu. That is why, by default, vsync is on and throttling is 1.
by Magic
Fri Aug 18, 2023 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MMV not listening to line-in input of sound interface
Replies: 25
Views: 77078

Re: MMV not listening to line-in input of sound interface

I think it is a general setting and not specific to the Zoom. I am not 100% sure though.
by Magic
Wed Aug 09, 2023 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Live Triggering With SPD-SX
Replies: 9
Views: 16647

Re: Live Triggering With SPD-SX

How about adding a Peak modifier? This might slow the decay of the button press.
by Magic
Wed Aug 09, 2023 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Live Triggering With SPD-SX
Replies: 9
Views: 16647

Re: Live Triggering With SPD-SX

Most likely, the note ON is sent when you press the button down, and the note OFF is sent when you release the button.

So, maybe holding the button down a bit longer will be the solution?
by Magic
Tue Aug 08, 2023 10:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MMV not listening to line-in input of sound interface
Replies: 25
Views: 77078

Re: MMV not listening to line-in input of sound interface

So just to be clear. The problem is not with the Zoom, but with any kind of mic or line input? That is quite different than what you were saying before. My first thought is that you need to grant Magic the permission to use the microphone (in System Preferences). Magic always asks for this automatic...
by Magic
Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MMV not listening to line-in input of sound interface
Replies: 25
Views: 77078

Re: MMV not listening to line-in input of sound interface

No, I'm trying to eliminate variables and isolate the problem for you. As I told you before, we've never had any issues with any audio interfaces when we tested them ourselves.
by Magic
Tue Aug 08, 2023 2:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MMV not listening to line-in input of sound interface
Replies: 25
Views: 77078

Re: MMV not listening to line-in input of sound interface

If you don’t want to listen to what I’m suggesting then I can’t help you.
by Magic
Mon Aug 07, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MacBook Pro 2020 Ventura 13.5 crashes
Replies: 3
Views: 8254

Re: MacBook Pro 2020 Ventura 13.5 crashes

Have you tried resetting the Magic settings? Help > Reset All Settings
by Magic
Fri Jul 28, 2023 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MMV not listening to line-in input of sound interface
Replies: 25
Views: 77078

Re: MMV not listening to line-in input of sound interface

Ok, then I would try setting your system sound input and output to your default MacBook mic and speakers so that there's no conflict with the Zoom. Then try using the Zoom as an input in Magic.
by Magic
Thu Jul 27, 2023 12:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MMV not listening to line-in input of sound interface
Replies: 25
Views: 77078

Re: MMV not listening to line-in input of sound interface

Ok. And does that device have its own control panel? Some software you had to install?
by Magic
Mon Jul 24, 2023 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MMV not listening to line-in input of sound interface
Replies: 25
Views: 77078

Re: MMV not listening to line-in input of sound interface

Hi, that is not what I asked for. Please run the Mac utility called "Audio MIDI Setup", then select that sound card, then post a screenshot.
by Magic
Sun Jul 23, 2023 11:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MMV not listening to line-in input of sound interface
Replies: 25
Views: 77078

Re: MMV not listening to line-in input of sound interface

Every time we have obtained audio interfaces that users complain about — and I mean every single time — they have worked fine for us. So that is why it’s helpful to see your configuration. Otherwise we can only assume it’s user error, which if you read our forums, is more likely than not.
by Magic
Wed Jul 19, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MMV not listening to line-in input of sound interface
Replies: 25
Views: 77078

Re: MMV not listening to line-in input of sound interface

Can you run the Mac utility called "Audio MIDI Setup", then select that sound card, then post a screenshot?
by Magic
Tue Jul 18, 2023 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Midi record start sync
Replies: 3
Views: 9734

Re: Midi record start sync

No, you cannot edit MIDI files in the program. This is because external MIDI editors are already quite good and it would be silly for us to duplicate that functionality. If you want to read about what MIDI functionality Magic does have, there is a section in the User's Guide. You can view the User's...
by Magic
Mon Jul 17, 2023 4:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MMV not listening to line-in input of sound interface
Replies: 25
Views: 77078

Re: MMV not listening to line-in input of sound interface

Please post a screenshot of your Input Sources window.
by Magic
Mon Jul 17, 2023 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Midi record start sync
Replies: 3
Views: 9734

Re: Midi record start sync

Unfortunately there is no way to synchronize with an external source, however you can adjust the start time of MIDI files to compensate for any sync issues.
by Magic
Fri Jul 14, 2023 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Motherboard Didn't Deactive | Set Tomorrow
Replies: 1
Views: 7554

Re: New Motherboard Didn't Deactive | Set Tomorrow

I wouldn't worry about it, but if you want to be safe, deactivate and reactivate.
by Magic
Mon Jul 10, 2023 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Videofile converter HAP to DXV3 and otherwise.
Replies: 1
Views: 7613

Re: Videofile converter HAP to DXV3 and otherwise.

I would highly recommend using ffmpeg to do this sort of thing. It's free and very powerful, but does have a learning curve.
by Magic
Mon Jul 10, 2023 4:41 pm
Forum: Feature Requests
Topic: Graphical "MIDI" Timeline
Replies: 3
Views: 10197

Re: Graphical "MIDI" Timeline

Not MIDI parameter control. MIDI recording (and file playback). MIDI file playback is not for live performances. Please read this section of the User's Guide: https://magicmusicvisuals.com/downloads/Magic_UsersGuide.html#ImportingAudioFiles The only thing that is not implemented is a graphical timel...
by Magic
Wed Jun 28, 2023 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Round polygon corners
Replies: 3
Views: 11829

Re: Round polygon corners

Honestly I would just do this in Photoshop and then bring it into Magic as an image.
by Magic
Wed Jun 28, 2023 10:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can I purchase VJ versions for my artists?
Replies: 1
Views: 7993

Re: Can I purchase VJ versions for my artists?

Are you asking if you can buy a license and then give it to someone else? Of course.
by Magic
Wed Jun 28, 2023 10:46 pm
Forum: Feature Requests
Topic: mp4 audio quality settings
Replies: 3
Views: 13983

Re: mp4 audio quality settings

Magic's mp4 export is intended to have maximum compatibility, thus the options are limited.
by Magic
Wed Jun 28, 2023 10:45 pm
Forum: Feature Requests
Topic: FLAC in FLAC out
Replies: 1
Views: 7828

Re: FLAC in FLAC out

The audio would need to be re-encoded if more than one audio track were used.

Magic's mp4 export is intended to have maximum compatibility, thus the options are limited.

If you use the ProRes format instead of mp4, the audio is uncompressed and therefore the highest quality possible.
by Magic
Wed Jun 28, 2023 10:41 pm
Forum: Feature Requests
Topic: Graphical "MIDI" Timeline
Replies: 3
Views: 10197

Re: Graphical "MIDI" Timeline

There is a MIDI recording capability. Please see the User's Guide for further info.
by Magic
Fri Jun 23, 2023 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what video input is possible
Replies: 2
Views: 7799

Re: what video input is possible

Hi Frank, in order to use a YouTube video as a background, you would have to download it.
by Magic
Mon Jun 05, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Avoid Old Age
Replies: 6
Views: 13466

Re: Avoid Old Age

Ok. In general though, you shouldn't mess with copying/moving individual dll's. Just install/uninstall programs using the official installer(s).
by Magic
Mon Jun 05, 2023 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No sound recording - Syphon Recorder
Replies: 5
Views: 10955

Re: No sound recording - Syphon Recorder

No, it goes to the output you selected for your system.
by Magic
Mon Jun 05, 2023 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Avoid Old Age
Replies: 6
Views: 13466

Re: Avoid Old Age

Did you select the option to use Spout v2 in Magic?
by Magic
Mon Jun 05, 2023 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Black screen at launch
Replies: 4
Views: 15886

Re: Black screen at launch

An easier way to do this is Help > Reset All Settings.
by Magic
Mon Jun 05, 2023 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No sound recording - Syphon Recorder
Replies: 5
Views: 10955

Re: No sound recording - Syphon Recorder

I really don't know about Syphon Recorder.

Magic uses standard audio playback, so if you're using a capture utility that can capture standard playback, I don't see why it wouldn't work.
by Magic
Fri Jun 02, 2023 6:53 pm
Forum: User-Submitted Videos
Topic: 2 Metal Magic visualizers I made
Replies: 1
Views: 8548

Re: 2 Metal Magic visualizers I made

Yes, definitely pretty good for your first time.
by Magic
Mon May 15, 2023 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fonts not showing
Replies: 10
Views: 17400

Re: Fonts not showing

Thanks, that's helpful.
by Magic
Fri May 12, 2023 4:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How long until 3.0?
Replies: 1
Views: 9037

Re: How long until 3.0?

We don't have an exact date. Magic already has some support for multiple screens, please see: https://magicmusicvisuals.com/downloads/Magic_UsersGuide.html#FullscreenMode Also, you can use the OSCSender module to send OSC out of Magic to control lights and other things: https://magicmusicvisuals.com...
by Magic
Wed May 10, 2023 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OSC vs MIDI - thoughts?
Replies: 2
Views: 10399

Re: OSC vs MIDI - thoughts?

The only thing about OSC is that if you are going to use it in a live performance situation, you need to be careful about using wi-fi, because it can be unreliable. So if you can't set up your own private wired network with Ethernet cables, then you should probably stick with MIDI cables to connect ...
by Magic
Wed May 03, 2023 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Try this...
Replies: 3
Views: 11924

Re: Try this...

Good catch, thanks. I think this is a bug, and we will fix it in the next release.
by Magic
Mon May 01, 2023 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Project file crashing on load
Replies: 11
Views: 18067

Re: Project file crashing on load

The post-processing scene will automatically be excluded from looping. So it must have been some other issue. But, I'm glad you got it resolved.
by Magic
Mon May 01, 2023 3:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Enter midi-map mode?
Replies: 3
Views: 8963

Re: Enter midi-map mode?

There is a fairly simple tutorial in the User's Guide: https://magicmusicvisuals.com/downloads ... #MIDILearn
by Magic
Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Project file crashing on load
Replies: 11
Views: 18067

Re: Project file crashing on load

Do you have access to any other computer that might be able to load the project without crashing? Then you can disable the memory option, save the project, and load it back on your original computer.
by Magic
Fri Apr 28, 2023 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Project file crashing on load
Replies: 11
Views: 18067

Re: Project file crashing on load

Yes, it is definitely related to memory. Specifically, it is related to graphics memory. You should make sure that "Load All Scenes Into Graphics Memory" is NOT enabled. And further, you should NOT enable "Keep Scene In Graphics Memory" for any of your scenes. If you can disable ...
by Magic
Fri Apr 28, 2023 3:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Add Files, Magic crashes
Replies: 2
Views: 5109

Re: Add Files, Magic crashes

You probably have "Load Audio Files Into Memory" enabled. You should disable it. 1.38 GB is too large to load into memory.
by Magic
Wed Apr 12, 2023 2:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Videocapture stuck at 5fps
Replies: 3
Views: 7466

Re: Videocapture stuck at 5fps

Sorry, I missed that.

I suggest you try specifying the frame rate as described in this post: viewtopic.php?p=9675#p9675
by Magic
Tue Apr 11, 2023 3:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Videocapture stuck at 5fps
Replies: 3
Views: 7466

Re: Videocapture stuck at 5fps

Have you tried using the VideoCaptureDS module?
by Magic
Wed Apr 05, 2023 12:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forums updated
Replies: 0
Views: 12730

Forums updated

Hi guys, we migrated our web site to a new hosting platform, which should be faster. We also updated our forum software to the newest version. We couldn't use the old forum style, so we decided to just make some minor tweaks to the basic style. But overall, the new version of the forum software shou...
by Magic
Tue Apr 04, 2023 4:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Video from VideoFile module starts late?
Replies: 2
Views: 5739

Re: Video from VideoFile module starts late?

That shouldn't be an issue. Perhaps it's something in your project? Can you post a screenshot?
by Magic
Mon Apr 03, 2023 8:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lag / hang inbetween scene changes.
Replies: 3
Views: 7525

Re: Lag / hang inbetween scene changes.

Yes, keeping scenes in graphics memory is probably the issue here.
by Magic
Thu Mar 16, 2023 3:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HELP, Win11 Software Crashing
Replies: 4
Views: 6698

Re: HELP, Win11 Software Crashing

Hi, that is what this page is for: https://magicmusicvisuals.com/licenseDeactivation
by Magic
Sat Mar 11, 2023 9:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Couldn't open Device - Voicemeeter ASIO
Replies: 4
Views: 7006

Re: Couldn't open Device - Voicemeeter ASIO

Could be a conflict with your system audio device. Try disabling or selecting another one in the control panel.
by Magic
Thu Mar 09, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Couldn't open Device - Voicemeeter ASIO
Replies: 4
Views: 7006

Re: Couldn't open Device - Voicemeeter ASIO

Try the “Close input device” option in the Input Sources menu, then restart Magic.
by Magic
Wed Mar 08, 2023 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Upgraded Mac, but performance the same?
Replies: 7
Views: 8638

Re: Upgraded Mac, but performance the same?

If you are playing back videos from Google Drive, etc., then that could certainly cause the slowdown.
by Magic
Wed Mar 08, 2023 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Upgraded Mac, but performance the same?
Replies: 7
Views: 8638

Re: Upgraded Mac, but performance the same?

Exporting movies is highly dependent on the write speed of the drive. If the new drive isn't much faster, you won't see a big difference.
by Magic
Tue Feb 21, 2023 6:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Payment Pages are Down
Replies: 2
Views: 4898

Re: Payment Pages are Down

Sorry about that. Unfortunately it's an issue with our hosting provider and they tell us it will be fixed soon. But in the meantime, if you contact us through our contact page (https://magicmusicvisuals.com/contact), we can send you a payment invoice manually and then get you a license.
by Magic
Mon Feb 20, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: News and Announcements
Topic: Magic 2.32 released
Replies: 0
Views: 23122

Magic 2.32 released

Hi guys, we have a minor new release available, 2.32, with some important bug fixes and improvements: - Improved alpha channel handling for Spout - Improved frame accuracy for video modules - Improved performance when using large numbers of globals - Bug fix for loading FFGLs on macOS To download it...
by Magic
Tue Feb 14, 2023 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: (need help) Can't see the imput source window.
Replies: 1
Views: 4814

Re: (need help) Can't see the imput source window.

Ctrl+Shift+R resets the window positions.
by Magic
Mon Feb 06, 2023 3:21 pm
Forum: User-Submitted Videos
Topic: My attempt at using Magic.
Replies: 2
Views: 11270

Re: My attempt at using Magic.

I think that’s pretty good for a first attempt.
by Magic
Fri Feb 03, 2023 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Long videos not rendering
Replies: 5
Views: 10614

Re: Long videos not rendering

I'm pretty sure mp4s can't be larger than 4GB. Maybe try another format?
by Magic
Mon Jan 30, 2023 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Logic Pro tracks as audio input
Replies: 1
Views: 5134

Re: Logic Pro tracks as audio input

Macs have built-in MIDI routing via the IAC driver. You can enable it in the "Audio MIDI Setup" utility.

This link might be useful: https://support.apple.com/guide/audio-m ... ms1013/mac
by Magic
Mon Jan 30, 2023 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Virtual Audio Sources Just Gone?
Replies: 1
Views: 5251

Re: Virtual Audio Sources Just Gone?

That doesn't sound like a Magic issue. What virtual cable are you using?
by Magic
Fri Jan 13, 2023 4:37 pm
Forum: User-Submitted Videos
Topic: Classic Piano Visualization
Replies: 2
Views: 11887

Re: Classic Piano Visualization

I think these are very nice. The only thing I don't like is the swirl effect in the first one because it only affects some notes but not all.
by Magic
Thu Jan 12, 2023 5:02 pm
Forum: User-Submitted Videos
Topic: Drum and Bass - Are you ready?
Replies: 12
Views: 28482

Re: Drum and Bass - Are you ready?

This is really nice Sadler. You're getting quite good not just at the visuals themselves but at the overall process of making a video that keeps being interesting for several minutes.
by Magic
Thu Jan 12, 2023 4:57 pm
Forum: Feature Requests
Topic: Using Mouse Scroll Wheel to edit boxed parameters
Replies: 3
Views: 11567

Re: Using Mouse Scroll Wheel to edit boxed parameters

The specific reason that a keypress is necessary is that if you are using the mousewheel to scroll up and down in the entire window, like you might do on a web page, and then the mouse cursor happens to encounter a parameter as the window scrolls beneath it, the scrolling will get stuck in that para...
by Magic
Thu Jan 12, 2023 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Magic takes about 5 minutes to load
Replies: 4
Views: 8629

Re: Magic takes about 5 minutes to load

Does it really take 5 minutes or is that an exaggeration?

It could be that you have a lot of plugins to scan; not sure.

For audio files, make sure you haven't selected the option that loads them into memory.
by Magic
Tue Jan 03, 2023 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can't play audio files inside Magic
Replies: 9
Views: 14548

Re: Can't play audio files inside Magic

Ok, I guess it's the aggregate thing then.
by Magic
Tue Jan 03, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can't play audio files inside Magic
Replies: 9
Views: 14548

Re: Can't play audio files inside Magic

No, that's not correct. You don't have to do it every time you start a new project. Selecting the "Close" option will permanently close the input device, until you select a new one. Also, you don't need to select anything in the drop-downs. The drop downs are for input only. No input confi...
by Magic
Tue Jan 03, 2023 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can't play audio files inside Magic
Replies: 9
Views: 14548

Re: Can't play audio files inside Magic

Please see https://magicmusicvisuals.com/downloads ... udioIssues

Why does that device present itself as an aggregate as opposed to just a normal device?
by Magic
Tue Jan 03, 2023 6:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Beat triggers!
Replies: 6
Views: 11508

Re: Beat triggers!

It's similar to this tutorial: https://magicmusicvisuals.com/forums/vi ... ?f=3&t=986

The only difference is that your source would be audio, not MIDI. But you would still use Trigger (.5) and Wrap (2).
by Magic
Tue Jan 03, 2023 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Error during live performance
Replies: 2
Views: 5760

Re: Error during live performance

Not sure. What kind of graphics card do you have? Try updating the driver.
by Magic
Tue Jan 03, 2023 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When might the next version of Magic Visualizer be released?
Replies: 3
Views: 6354

Re: When might the next version of Magic Visualizer be relea

Yes, we are working on v3. We aren't discussing the new features yet. I don't have a release date either.
by Magic
Tue Jan 03, 2023 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Beat triggers!
Replies: 6
Views: 11508

Re: Beat triggers!

There are Trigger modifiers for exactly this purpose.
by Magic
Tue Jan 03, 2023 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can't play audio files inside Magic
Replies: 9
Views: 14548

Re: Can't play audio files inside Magic

Did you try the "Close Input Device" option? Sometimes there is a conflict between input and output.

Also I'm not sure why you can't simply select your device as the main system output in System Preferences?
by Magic
Tue Jan 03, 2023 4:46 pm
Forum: Feature Requests
Topic: Any updates planned? Is the project dead?
Replies: 1
Views: 9294

Re: Any updates planned? Is the project dead?

If you'd taken just a few seconds to look at the forums, you'd see that a Beta was released about a month ago: https://magicmusicvisuals.com/forums/vi ... f=6&t=2943

We are also actively working on version 3.
by Magic
Tue Jan 03, 2023 4:43 pm
Forum: Feature Requests
Topic: Add a GLSLShaderFolder module
Replies: 1
Views: 9567

Re: Add a GLSLShaderFolder module

Thanks, yes we also have this feature on our list.
by Magic
Tue Jan 03, 2023 4:42 pm
Forum: Feature Requests
Topic: Add a "Video index" to the VideoFolder
Replies: 1
Views: 10734

Re: Add a "Video index" to the VideoFolder

Yes, we have this feature on our list, thanks.
by Magic
Thu Dec 08, 2022 10:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NDISender - Performance
Replies: 5
Views: 8151

Re: NDISender - Performance

Frank, another user recently posted about wanting multiple Spout outputs. A good solution is actually a lot like what is explained in this post: https://magicmusicvisuals.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=69&p=2845#p153 Essentially what you do is set your main graphics resolution to twice as wi...
by Magic
Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:46 pm
Forum: Feature Requests
Topic: Multiple spout outputs
Replies: 1
Views: 9335

Re: Multiple spout outputs

The easy way to do this is to have two separate things happening in your Magic scene -- one on the left side, one on the right. Then in Resolume you can crop the Spout input to use either the left or right.
by Magic
Thu Dec 01, 2022 5:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Supported 3D File Formats
Replies: 1
Views: 5228

Re: Supported 3D File Formats

Unfortunately the code for 3D model loading is open source and it seems to occasionally have bugs like this.

.obj seems to be the best.
by Magic
Wed Nov 30, 2022 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Magic Frequency Range
Replies: 3
Views: 7041

Re: Magic Frequency Range

Magic will react to any frequency that is in the audio. Since 44.1kHz audio contains every frequency from 0 until 44.1kHz/2 = 22.05kHz, then yes, less than 1Hz will be in there.

I guess I was wondering why you asked before just trying it out ;).
by Magic
Wed Nov 30, 2022 4:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Magic Frequency Range
Replies: 3
Views: 7041

Re: Magic Frequency Range

Have you tried less than 1 Hz?
by Magic
Wed Nov 30, 2022 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trouble playing back Audio files loaded into the Player
Replies: 4
Views: 8199

Re: Trouble playing back Audio files loaded into the Player

There are some known issues with certain external sound cards.

Does everything work normally with the internal sound?
by Magic
Wed Nov 30, 2022 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Visual Indicator of Scenes with Errors
Replies: 2
Views: 5370

Re: Visual Indicator of Scenes with Errors

It's a reasonable request.

There is a Feature Requests forum in case you hadn't seen it.
by Magic
Wed Nov 30, 2022 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NDISender - Performance
Replies: 5
Views: 8151

Re: NDISender - Performance

NDI is much slower than Spout. NDI should only be used between different computers. On the same computer, always use Spout.