1. Audio setup
1 x Apple Mac Book Pro M2, 1 x RME soundboard, 1 x Ableton Live 11
1 x iPad Pro for the score
2. Loudspeaker setup
6 x speakers around the audience + 1 or 2 monitors on stage for percussionist
3. Midi setup
1 x BCF2000 or other MIDI controller
1 x iConnect2 MIDI interface
4 x electronic drum pads with robust stands - height: ~1m30
1 x audio-to-MIDI trigger device with 4 audio inputs and 1 midi output, such as the Ddrum DDTi
4. Software installation
Install and authorize a copy of Ableton Live 11.3 or later
a) Ableton Live session
Load the Kraft2024-Philarmonie.als Live document
b) Routing in Ableton Live
Audio input1: Piano (mono)
Audio input2: Cello (mono)
Audio input3: Clarinet (mono)
Audio outputs 1/2: L/R front (-30°/+30°)
Audio outputs 3/4: Ls/Rs side (-90°+90°)
Audio outputs 5/6: Lb/Rb rear (150°/+150°)
Audio outputs 7/8: pads monitors (on stage)
c) Audio settings
Sample Rate: 48kHz, Buffer Size: 32 samples
5. Patch presentation
a) Notations
Use the Kraft Soloists Score.pdf which can be found in the Docs folder. Annotations are from the sound engineer and the electronic musician. All cues were reported in there.
b) Shortcuts
Events can be triggered using a MIDI control of one’s choice.
6. Initialization routine
Follow instructions in the Live Electronics Instructions.pdf document.
7. System calibration and tests
Follow instructions in the Live Electronics Instructions.pdf document.
Follow instructions in the Live Electronics Instructions.pdf document.