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by Magic
Mon Nov 07, 2022 4:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Videofile CPU overload
Replies: 1
Views: 4535

Re: Videofile CPU overload

If the CPU is the constraint, then you should try re-encoding the file with a different codec. The one that is the most CPU-efficient, especially if you have a fast SSD drive, is called "Hap": https://hap.video/
by Magic
Fri Oct 28, 2022 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does anyone use this with OBS
Replies: 5
Views: 8078

Re: Does anyone use this with OBS

I strongly recommend that you use Spout (Windows) or Syphon (macOS) to connect to OBS. It's much more efficient than generic screen capture.
by Magic
Fri Oct 28, 2022 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: free content
Replies: 4
Views: 8876

Re: free content

Yes, and there are more free projects in the Tutorials forum here.
by Magic
Fri Oct 28, 2022 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: From Magic to Synesthesia, then back to Magic to mix signals
Replies: 6
Views: 10168

Re: From Magic to Synesthesia, then back to Magic to mix sig

The SyphonServer module (in the post Sadler linked to) is the correct approach here. I can't remember the last time we updated it, so if it doesn't work with your version of Magic, please let me know and we'll fix it.
by Magic
Fri Oct 28, 2022 4:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deactivations/ Buying More
Replies: 1
Views: 4711

Re: Deactivations/ Buying More

Hi, we don't offer discounts to "add" an activation to an existing license. You would just buy another license from our web site. Please see https://magicmusicvisuals.com/forums/vi ... 327#p10423
by Magic
Wed Oct 19, 2022 3:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No output in the Magic Window
Replies: 2
Views: 4852

Re: No output in the Magic Window

Windows 11 isn't an issue; Magic runs fine on it.

Maybe try doing Help > Reset All Settings.
by Magic
Tue Oct 18, 2022 11:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Changed HDD to SSD, can't run program
Replies: 4
Views: 7018

Re: Changed HDD to SSD, can't run program

That limitation doesn't affect your ability to deactivate the program locally by selecting Help > Deactivate from the main menu.
by Magic
Tue Oct 18, 2022 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Changed HDD to SSD, can't run program
Replies: 4
Views: 7018

Re: Changed HDD to SSD, can't run program

Hi Nick, please go to https://magicmusicvisuals.com/licenseDeactivation which is intended exactly for your situation.
by Magic
Mon Oct 10, 2022 4:50 pm
Forum: Feature Requests
Topic: FFT Filter
Replies: 1
Views: 9701

Re: FFT Filter

Hi, this can very simply be done by drawing on the output.
by Magic
Wed Sep 28, 2022 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Est Video Output Latency?
Replies: 1
Views: 2657

Re: Est Video Output Latency?

Yes, if OBS is getting the audio directly, then there may be a small delay.

If Magic is running at 60fps, then I'd suggest delaying by increments of 16ms (=1/60) until things sync up better.

My guess is that either 16ms or 33ms (2/60) would be sufficient.
by Magic
Sun Sep 25, 2022 1:22 am
Forum: Feature Requests
Topic: Resolution scaling + per module resolution lock.
Replies: 11
Views: 16463

Re: Resolution scaling + per module resolution lock.

Aha. Yes, I think that would be a useful option. Thanks.
by Magic
Fri Sep 23, 2022 4:45 pm
Forum: Feature Requests
Topic: Resolution scaling + per module resolution lock.
Replies: 11
Views: 16463

Re: Resolution scaling + per module resolution lock.

I guess I'm not understanding. Can you post a screenshot of your project?
by Magic
Wed Sep 21, 2022 4:37 pm
Forum: Feature Requests
Topic: Resolution scaling + per module resolution lock.
Replies: 11
Views: 16463

Re: Resolution scaling + per module resolution lock.

I believe that what you're suggesting is already available via the Resolution module.
by Magic
Wed Sep 21, 2022 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to get older versions?
Replies: 2
Views: 2523

Re: How to get older versions?

Hi, you can get the previous version here: https://magicmusicvisuals.com/getprevious

That page is updated when we increment a "tenths" release, so when we went to 2.3, it was left at 2.22.
by Magic
Wed Aug 31, 2022 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Strings via OSC
Replies: 4
Views: 3109

Re: Strings via OSC

You can think of a trigger as a button press, where pressing the button down sends a 1, and releasing the button sends a 0. If I remember correctly, it is actually the release of the button which causes the trigger to activate. If you are running at 60fps, then there would have to be a minimum delay...
by Magic
Wed Aug 31, 2022 3:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help ! MIDI CLOCK ISSUE ...
Replies: 2
Views: 2236

Re: Help ! MIDI CLOCK ISSUE ...

Are you actually using the MIDI Clock specification, which is a series of beats? Or are you using a different MIDI message with the BPM as a number?
by Magic
Mon Aug 29, 2022 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Strings via OSC
Replies: 4
Views: 3109

Re: Strings via OSC

Yes, unfortunately only floats are supported.
by Magic
Mon Aug 15, 2022 6:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Audio input not working
Replies: 6
Views: 8310

Re: Audio input not working

That looks fine to me. Does your sound card have a separate control panel app?

Also have you tried a simpler module such as Waveform or Spectrum?
by Magic
Mon Aug 15, 2022 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Audio input not working
Replies: 6
Views: 8310

Re: Audio input not working

It would be helpful if you could post some screenshots of your project including the Input Sources window.
by Magic
Wed Jul 27, 2022 10:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Export movie with midi
Replies: 4
Views: 4897

Re: Export movie with midi

Hi Frank, the idea is to include both the MIDI file and the MP3 file in the project.
by Magic
Fri Jul 22, 2022 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Video file end trigger
Replies: 5
Views: 3160

Re: Video file end trigger

The difference is that y is the previous output whereas xp is the previous input.

So comparing x to xp is comparing apples to apples, whereas y is an orange and only to be used for a specific purpose.
by Magic
Fri Jul 22, 2022 3:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Video file end trigger
Replies: 5
Views: 3160

Re: Video file end trigger

Interesting solution Sadler! I think if you do:

Code: Select all

if (x!=xp, 1, 0)
your expression will work as you intend. Basically it means: if the current x value isn't the same as the previous x value, output 1; otherwise output 0. This results in a nice trigger.
by Magic
Fri Jul 22, 2022 2:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not All Scenes Show in Exported MP4
Replies: 4
Views: 2703

Re: Not All Scenes Show in Exported MP4

As I suspected, your audio file is being used by Source 2, but I can see that you are still linking to Source 0 and Source 1 in many places. Thus, many of your visuals are still reacting to the microphone, which doesn’t work in an export.
by Magic
Thu Jul 21, 2022 2:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not All Scenes Show in Exported MP4
Replies: 4
Views: 2703

Re: Not All Scenes Show in Exported MP4

Did you set your input source to use the audio file? Please provide a screenshot of the Input Sources window.
by Magic
Mon Jul 18, 2022 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Not recognizing internal audio sources in MacBook
Replies: 2
Views: 2130

Re: Not recognizing internal audio sources in MacBook

You may not realize that there is a drop-down box which selects the audio device. This box is hidden by default. See this section of the User's Guide: https://magicmusicvisuals.com/downloads ... udioDevice
by Magic
Thu Jul 14, 2022 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Program won't accept my .wmv file
Replies: 16
Views: 11505

Re: Program won't accept my .wmv file

Yes. You don’t have a graphics driver installed. You need to get the one for your Radeon.
by Magic
Thu Jul 14, 2022 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Program won't accept my .wmv file
Replies: 16
Views: 11505

Re: Program won't accept my .wmv file

Yes, Terry is right. The overall problem here is that your graphics driver isn’t installed properly.
by Magic
Mon Jul 11, 2022 1:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Program won't accept my .wmv file
Replies: 16
Views: 11505

Re: Program won't accept my .wmv file

Videos play automatically. You should start with an empty scene with only a VideoFile module in it so you can see how it works. I think your other modules are probably getting in the way somehow.
by Magic
Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Program won't accept my .wmv file
Replies: 16
Views: 11505

Re: Program won't accept my .wmv file

I think what you want to do is use the VideoFile module to add videos.
by Magic
Fri Jul 08, 2022 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Apply Texture To Model .Fbx
Replies: 1
Views: 1728

Re: Apply Texture To Model .Fbx

The texture filenames have to be defined in the model file itself, and usually it's easiest to have them all in the same folder. I know that the OBJ format works.
by Magic
Fri Jul 08, 2022 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Program won't accept my .wmv file
Replies: 16
Views: 11505

Re: Program won't accept my .wmv file

Hi Kurt, did this file work in a previous version of Magic? If so, what was the exact version number?

Generally speaking, wmv files can't be added in the Input Sources window, because it's for audio only. I would be surprised if it worked before.
by Magic
Tue Jul 05, 2022 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can't Open any File
Replies: 2
Views: 1895

Re: Can't Open any File

I'm not sure! I haven't encountered that problem before. Can you upload a screenshot of the error message?
by Magic
Fri Jul 01, 2022 3:56 pm
Forum: Feature Requests
Topic: Kaleidoscope sampling region
Replies: 2
Views: 7721

Re: Kaleidoscope sampling region

Hi, the solution is to move your source (using the Translate module) to the area where the Kaleidoscope samples it.
by Magic
Fri Jul 01, 2022 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Video Stream Input - Not stable
Replies: 3
Views: 2538

Re: Video Stream Input - Not stable

Ok so you've got two phones, both connected via USB? And what happens if you try wifi instead of USB? Same problem?
by Magic
Wed Jun 29, 2022 2:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Video Stream Input - Not stable
Replies: 3
Views: 2538

Re: Video Stream Input - Not stable

Hi Frank, this could be a wifi issue. To be clear, when you say two urls, do you mean two phones at the same time?
by Magic
Mon Jun 13, 2022 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Audio & MIDI sequencer
Replies: 1
Views: 1642

Re: Audio & MIDI sequencer

The Playlist is used to order scenes; please see https://magicmusicvisuals.com/downloads ... listWindow.

If you purchase the Performer edition, you can use MIDI to control the scene changes, as described in the User's Guide.
by Magic
Mon Jun 13, 2022 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Audio sources
Replies: 1
Views: 1658

Re: Audio sources

This is well described in our User's Guide, https://magicmusicvisuals.com/downloads ... udioDevice.
by Magic
Mon Jun 13, 2022 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Aspect ratio
Replies: 1
Views: 1628

Re: Aspect ratio

It really depends on what you want to do. If you want to stretch something horizontally and/or vertically, you would use the Scale module. If you want to move something to the left or right, you would use the Translate module. I recommend you watch our tutorial videos to get started for things like ...
by Magic
Fri Jun 10, 2022 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Change Size of Preview Window /Output
Replies: 1
Views: 1876

Re: Change Size of Preview Window /Output

That option is called “Graphics Resolution” and it is located in Window > Magic Window Options.

https://magicmusicvisuals.com/downloads ... Resolution
by Magic
Fri Jun 10, 2022 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MIDI files will not load
Replies: 4
Views: 2918

Re: MIDI files will not load

Hi Frank, if you post a link to let us download your MIDI file, we can test it here.
by Magic
Thu Jun 09, 2022 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Playlist defaults in the properties (.xml) file
Replies: 4
Views: 5719

Re: Playlist defaults in the properties (.xml) file

Good question, I couldn't find them in any other post, but here they are:
defaultTransitionDuration (seconds)
defaultTransitionStyle (0, 1, or 2) (which corresponds to none, crossfade, additive dissolve)
defaultAutoAdvanceDuration (seconds)
by Magic
Sun May 15, 2022 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Does the performance version include pre-made project files
Replies: 1
Views: 1828

Re: Does the performance version include pre-made project fi

All the projects are included in the Demo version, you should definitely check that out first.
by Magic
Tue May 10, 2022 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why can I no longer click on users?
Replies: 4
Views: 2867

Re: Why can I no longer click on users?

You can search by author (user) in the advanced search page, https://magicmusicvisuals.com/forums/se ... ?keywords=
by Magic
Tue May 10, 2022 4:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why can I no longer click on users?
Replies: 4
Views: 2867

Re: Why can I no longer click on users?

It's been disabled for a long time. I found out that bots were scraping e-mail addresses. You can still private message someone if you need to get in touch directly.
by Magic
Tue May 10, 2022 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Modifiers for "Subliminal Messages"?
Replies: 2
Views: 1875

Re: Modifiers for "Subliminal Messages"?

Putting a Hold modifier after Random will allow a random value to last longer than one frame, up to one second.
by Magic
Mon May 09, 2022 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Video Input Performance
Replies: 10
Views: 5753

Re: Video Input Performance

Yes, ffmpeg is awesome if you take a bit of time to learn it.
by Magic
Fri May 06, 2022 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Video Input Performance
Replies: 10
Views: 5753

Re: Video Input Performance

Yes, Hap is much more efficient to decode than mp4, but the file sizes are larger, so disk speed is still important. I definitely recommend you try transcoding some of your mp4s to Hap and see if it works any better for you.
by Magic
Thu May 05, 2022 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Access to photos on mac monterey
Replies: 5
Views: 2401

Re: Access to photos on mac monterey

You should be able to click the File button in the Image module, select the Photos option in the Finder window that pops up, and then select a photo from there. If your computer needs permission, it will ask you, and you can grant it. Not sure why this wouldn't work. Alternatively, granting Magic th...
by Magic
Thu May 05, 2022 1:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Access to photos on mac monterey
Replies: 5
Views: 2401

Re: Access to photos on mac monterey

Accessing the actual Photos app doesn’t have anything to do with Magic. To bring an image into Magic, you add the Image module, click on its File button, and select the file you want to open. If there is some kind of privacy or permission issue with opening your desired photo or navigating to its fo...
by Magic
Thu May 05, 2022 3:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Video Input Performance
Replies: 10
Views: 5753

Re: Video Input Performance

Yes, video format is important. mp4s aren’t the best. Do you know about Hap?

That video capture scenario probably isn’t the best either. Can you use Spout?
by Magic
Wed May 04, 2022 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Video Input Performance
Replies: 10
Views: 5753

Re: Video Input Performance

Hmm, I’m not exactly sure what you mean by "video input", but hard drive speed is a crucial factor when playing multiple video files. Both the read rate (reading a contiguous block of data) and the seek rate (jumping back and forth between different blocks) are important.
by Magic
Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Activation failed"
Replies: 2
Views: 1760

Re: "Activation failed"

The Studio edition needs to check the license with the server every 30 days.

If you have the Performer edition, the only reason the activation might fail is if you change your hardware.
by Magic
Sat Apr 23, 2022 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No Video Capture
Replies: 1
Views: 1320

Re: No Video Capture

You need to upgrade to the Performer edition.
by Magic
Fri Apr 15, 2022 4:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Videos to only play when I hit the music play button...
Replies: 4
Views: 2558

Re: Videos to only play when I hit the music play button...

I tinkered for a few minutes and came up with something that: 1) rewinds a VideoFile module when the Input Sources file rewind button is clicked 2) pauses a VideoFile module when the Input Sources file pause button is clicked Screen Shot 2022-04-15 at 9.30.54 AM.png The first expression is: if(x-xp=...
by Magic
Thu Apr 14, 2022 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Will MMV be able to utilize 3D Vcache?
Replies: 2
Views: 1618

Re: Will MMV be able to utilize 3D Vcache?

No. And unfortunately I can't stay totally up to date on these sorts of things, too time consuming. There is a user benchmark thread here though: https://magicmusicvisuals.com/forums/vi ... f=2&t=2713
by Magic
Wed Apr 13, 2022 3:47 pm
Forum: Feature Requests
Topic: Bottom Horizontal Scroll Bar
Replies: 2
Views: 7763

Re: Bottom Horizontal Scroll Bar

There is a bottom scroll bar ... ?
by Magic
Wed Apr 13, 2022 3:46 pm
Forum: Feature Requests
Topic: Confirm Deleting a Scene
Replies: 3
Views: 7855

Re: Confirm Deleting a Scene

When you click the "x", you aren't deleting the scene, just hiding it.

See https://magicmusicvisuals.com/downloads ... ml#TabView
by Magic
Wed Apr 06, 2022 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reliably working with MIDI
Replies: 3
Views: 2559

Re: Reliably working with MIDI

Yes, 360 degrees is 1 rotation. 180 is half a rotation (.5), 90 is .25, and so on.

These sorts of things are described in the User's Guide.
by Magic
Tue Apr 05, 2022 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reliably working with MIDI
Replies: 3
Views: 2559

Re: Reliably working with MIDI

There is a sample project called "MIDIFileExample". If you load it, press play, and listen all the way to the end, does it appear to work normally?
by Magic
Tue Apr 05, 2022 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spout receiver 64 bit
Replies: 13
Views: 9269

Re: Spout receiver 64 bit

I would try reinstalling your graphics driver. "Microsoft Basic Render Driver" doesn't seem like the correct driver.
by Magic
Mon Apr 04, 2022 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Exporting from "VideoFile" module doubles frames
Replies: 14
Views: 5151

Re: Exporting from "VideoFile" module doubles frames

Ok, I have a notion that there may be an infinitesimally small error in the Video modules that has to do with double-precision rounding of time values, and it may be machine dependent which is why it's gone unnoticed for so long. I will see what I can do.
by Magic
Mon Mar 28, 2022 8:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Exporting from "VideoFile" module doubles frames
Replies: 14
Views: 5151

Re: Exporting from "VideoFile" module doubles frames

I tried it with a simplified project, just the following module: Capture.PNG The Text parameter is: 0\\1\\2\\3\\4\\5\\6\\7\\8\\9\\10\\11\\12\\13\\14\\15\\16\\17\\18\\19\\20\\21\\22\\23 The Line # parameter has no source and then an Increase modifier with 24 as the value. This makes it increase from ...
by Magic
Sat Mar 26, 2022 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Exporting from "VideoFile" module doubles frames
Replies: 14
Views: 5151

Re: Exporting from "VideoFile" module doubles frames

Ok, well since this doesn’t happen on your old laptop, the only thing I can suggest is to compare your graphics card settings between your old and new computers, because that seems to be the decisive factor. If you want, you can post a screenshot and I can see if there are any settings that stand ou...
by Magic
Fri Mar 25, 2022 5:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Exporting from "VideoFile" module doubles frames
Replies: 14
Views: 5151

Re: Exporting from "VideoFile" module doubles frames

Can you post a screenshot of the VideoFolder module and any other subsequent modules in your project?
by Magic
Wed Mar 23, 2022 5:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Exporting from "VideoFile" module doubles frames
Replies: 14
Views: 5151

Re: Exporting from "VideoFile" module doubles frames

I can't reproduce this problem on my machine.

So if your VideoFolder module is playing a video at 24fps, and then you do a movie export at 24fps, and then you get some frames doubled in the exported movie, does this mean that the non-doubled frames are lost completely?
by Magic
Tue Mar 22, 2022 5:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Exporting from "VideoFile" module doubles frames
Replies: 14
Views: 5151

Re: Exporting from "VideoFile" module doubles frames

If the VideoFile module's video is 24 fps and you're exporting at 60 fps, then yes, that's exactly what would happen.
by Magic
Fri Mar 18, 2022 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Deactivate license on dead laptop
Replies: 2
Views: 1740

Re: Deactivate license on dead laptop

If I remove the hard disk and can successfully boot it on another laptop, will the license deactivate process work or is it doomed to fail because the license is linked to some hardware characteristic in the original laptop ? Yes, most likely it will fail because it is linked to the original laptop...
by Magic
Fri Mar 18, 2022 5:13 pm
Forum: Feature Requests
Topic: Audio probe
Replies: 1
Views: 9366

Re: Audio probe

Ok, but think about what you're asking. How exactly do you listen to anything in a module? A module's sole function is to use numeric values to draw graphics. The fact that the numeric values are coming from audio is incidental. A module doesn't even know what audio is. The more sensible place to ha...
by Magic
Mon Mar 14, 2022 4:03 pm
Forum: Feature Requests
Topic: VideoFile looping transitions
Replies: 3
Views: 8314

Re: VideoFile looping transitions

I was just thinking that if/when a cross dissolve was enabled that Magic would simply open another instance of the VideoFile module as well as add a layered blend module (both would be hidden and in the background) That isn't how the software works. Modules are not added automatically, and modules ...
by Magic
Sat Mar 12, 2022 1:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OSC Sender Frequency
Replies: 4
Views: 2221

Re: OSC Sender Frequency

If a value is constantly changing it will never update more than the frame rate. So for most people the maximum would be 60 updates per second (on a 60Hz display).
by Magic
Fri Mar 11, 2022 11:10 pm
Forum: Feature Requests
Topic: VideoFile looping transitions
Replies: 3
Views: 8314

Re: VideoFile looping transitions

I’m pretty sure this has been asked before. The problem with cross fading a video into itself is that you have to have two copies of the video open, and it’s very complicated and also a major resource hog. It isn’t impossible but it’s unlikely to happen anytime soon. Besides, it’s much more efficien...
by Magic
Fri Mar 11, 2022 11:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OSC Sender Frequency
Replies: 4
Views: 2221

Re: OSC Sender Frequency

The OSCSender only sends out an OSC message when the value changes. So for example if it changes from 0 to 1, it will send out a message with a value of 1, but then it won’t send another message (maybe for a long time) until the value changes to 2. I guess I could add some kind of functionality that...
by Magic
Thu Mar 10, 2022 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spectrum and transparent
Replies: 3
Views: 2057

Re: Spectrum and transparent

Some of the movie export formats support transparency. Please see the User's Guide for a detailed explanation: https://magicmusicvisuals.com/downloads ... vieFormats
by Magic
Tue Mar 08, 2022 10:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Project Won't Load
Replies: 4
Views: 2280

Re: Project Won't Load

Ok I'll investigate.
by Magic
Tue Mar 08, 2022 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: macOS Video Capture Sources
Replies: 11
Views: 4842

Re: macOS Video Capture Sources

By the way, I recommend you try the BlackSyphon utility, that would be a much better workaround for you. https://vdmx.vidvox.net/blog/black-syphon

You run that app, set up your capture device, and then use the SyphonClient module to display it in Magic.
by Magic
Fri Mar 04, 2022 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Project Won't Load
Replies: 4
Views: 2280

Re: Project Won't Load

In your Magic project, are you just receiving OSC, or are you sending it also?
by Magic
Wed Mar 02, 2022 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: macOS Video Capture Sources
Replies: 11
Views: 4842

Re: macOS Video Capture Sources

Ok, I was able to replicate the issue of the Blackmagic not showing up unless the VideoCapture module had been previously added in a different project. For some reason the first scan of capture devices (when the VideoCapture module is first added) must not be detecting the Blackmagic. Not sure why. ...
by Magic
Tue Mar 01, 2022 6:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: macOS Video Capture Sources
Replies: 11
Views: 4842

Re: macOS Video Capture Sources

I finally had some time to test on macOS Monterey, and I'm not seeing any problems here (with the updated version of Magic). I tested 3 separate physical capture devices. All of them function properly and in the correct order. ManyCam also works properly. Unfortunately I don't have an adapter cable ...
by Magic
Fri Feb 25, 2022 5:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crashing on start
Replies: 3
Views: 2137

Re: Crashing on start

Deleting the configuration file will usually fix this. See https://magicmusicvisuals.com/forums/vi ... f=2&t=1789 for instructions.
by Magic
Wed Feb 23, 2022 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading sample projects quickly at a gig
Replies: 4
Views: 2294

Re: Loading sample projects quickly at a gig

You use the File > Import command to combine projects. A project is made up of one or more scenes. Typically there would be at least one scene per song, or multiple scenes per song (verse, chorus, etc.) Yes, MIDI controllers require the Performer version. Please watch the tutorial videos and read th...
by Magic
Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can this be done with MMV?
Replies: 1
Views: 2142

Re: Can this be done with MMV?

Just looking at this very quickly, especially for the first example, I think you could experiment with the Waveform module and the Trails module, maybe using more than one of each of them, and coloring them or blending them somehow.
by Magic
Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: quick question on export format
Replies: 3
Views: 2285

Re: quick question on export format

Very strange. You would expect ProRes to be more choppy than mp4 because ProRes has a much higher data rate.

So yes, it must be something with your computer but I can't say what exactly.

If you're uploading to YouTube then you should use ProRes anyway, it will be much higher quality.
by Magic
Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Live performance strategies
Replies: 2
Views: 3679

Re: Live performance strategies

All of those things are very subjective and will depend on your preferences. Don't worry about what other people do, just see what works for you. But definitely practice beforehand and make sure everything functions properly.
by Magic
Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading sample projects quickly at a gig
Replies: 4
Views: 2294

Re: Loading sample projects quickly at a gig

The idea is that you create a project which has all the scenes you want in it, and then you change scenes with the Playlist.
by Magic
Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spectrum and transparent
Replies: 3
Views: 2057

Re: Spectrum and transparent

Did you watch the tutorial videos?
by Magic
Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MIDI files will not load
Replies: 4
Views: 2918

Re: MIDI files will not load

Probably because you need to upgrade to the Performer edition.
by Magic
Thu Feb 17, 2022 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MIDI note Keyboard display
Replies: 2
Views: 1775

Re: MIDI note Keyboard display

I'm not sure if a toggle is what's desired. I think that changing the brightness/alpha based on the note velocity is the correct approach. Last question/confirmation: if I want to display a 8x8 pad layout, do I need to use 64 separate polygon modules, each one with its own modifier, etc... ? The Ite...
by Magic
Mon Feb 14, 2022 5:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Envelope for Magic
Replies: 4
Views: 2410

Re: Envelope for Magic

I want to modulate an effect Colour) very slowly over time. My first thought was to generate a tone, then apply an envelope to that in Audacity and use Volume as the modulator in Magic. But my trouble is that I either hear the the tone I use, or I start to see flickering rather than a smooth increa...
by Magic
Wed Jan 26, 2022 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad FPS drop
Replies: 3
Views: 2219

Re: Bad FPS drop

Keep in mind that usage meters reflect all cores, but Magic can't always use all cores. So for example if the usage says 50%, that might mean one core is 100% and another is 0%.
by Magic
Wed Jan 26, 2022 4:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: files won't load
Replies: 1
Views: 1652

Re: files won't load

Not sure. Loading big projects shouldn't be an issue. If you want, you can contact us through our contact page and we will test your project for you.
by Magic
Wed Jan 26, 2022 2:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Exporting Lock Projects with Sources?
Replies: 9
Views: 3839

Re: Exporting Lock Projects with Sources?

Wherever they were when you saved the project. Same folder is usually easiest, which is what Collect Assets does.
by Magic
Tue Jan 25, 2022 2:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bad FPS drop
Replies: 3
Views: 2219

Re: Bad FPS drop

Yes, it is an unconstrained environment so you have to manage the frame rate yourself. At some point even the best GPU will go slow if you add enough effects.
by Magic
Tue Jan 25, 2022 2:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Exporting Lock Projects with Sources?
Replies: 9
Views: 3839

Re: Exporting Lock Projects with Sources?

I think you’re misunderstanding. If you’re giving them the assets then they won’t have to change anything.
by Magic
Fri Jan 21, 2022 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Exporting Lock Projects with Sources?
Replies: 9
Views: 3839

Re: Exporting Lock Projects with Sources?

You can lock the Magic project, but the assets won't be locked. Honestly, I'm pretty sure that no one has ever asked about bundling/locking the assets before.
by Magic
Thu Jan 20, 2022 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Exporting Lock Projects with Sources?
Replies: 9
Views: 3839

Re: Exporting Lock Projects with Sources?

No, it doesn't embed the assets, and other people would still have access to them.
by Magic
Wed Jan 19, 2022 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spout Signal Drops
Replies: 3
Views: 2113

Re: Spout Signal Drops

Hmm ok. Nvidia seems to have a lot of problems with introducing new bugs in their drivers. I guess they don't test them very well.
by Magic
Tue Jan 18, 2022 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spout Signal Drops
Replies: 3
Views: 2113

Re: Spout Signal Drops

Hmm I'm not sure but I'll look into it... we don't have any external GPUs around here though. Have you tried it on a normal GPU?
by Magic
Tue Jan 18, 2022 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Exporting Lock Projects with Sources?
Replies: 9
Views: 3839

Re: Exporting Lock Projects with Sources?

I think you are looking for the Collect Assets option in the File menu?
by Magic
Fri Jan 14, 2022 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Benchmarks for various NVIDIA graphics cards?
Replies: 20
Views: 26719

Re: Benchmarks for various NVIDIA graphics cards?

Yes, it is true that the Magic Window size does matter a little bit. To standardize this across different computers, the desktop resolution would have to be set the same on all of them, i.e., 1920x1080.