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Device Modulation

This example demonstrates automating external devices and internal processes using various modulation sources.

Overview

ossia score can control devices (lights, motors, software) over time using automations, LFOs, step sequencers, and other modulation sources which evolve over time.

Automation sources

ossia score provides many automation sources:

Source Character
Automation curve Manual, precise
LFO Periodic, rhythmic
Step Sequencer Quantized, patterns
Perlin Noise Organic, random
Envelope Attack/decay shapes
Math expressions Calculated values

Automating devices

To automate an external device:

  1. Set up the device in the Device Explorer
  2. Create an automation or modulation process
  3. Connect the output to the device address
  4. The timeline controls when automation plays

Automating processes

Internal processes can also be automated:

  1. Expose the parameter you want to control
  2. Connect a modulation source
  3. The parameter changes in real-time

Try it

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