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1. USB 8 sensor interface Congratulations Unpacking WAW ODA ave CoM eebody Congratulations Congratulations You now own a new Eobody2 usb 8 SensorBox a versatile and plug and play usb to sensor interface to use sensor direclity with your sequencer softwares or with softwares like Cycling 74 Max MSP Jitter Eobody2 usb 8 SensorBox is unique because it offers an internal powerful processing to shape the outcoming sensor signal and get the best results in a intuitive and easy way No MIDI interface needed no skills in computer programming required Eobody2 usb 8 SensorBox is the first module of a very flexible amp versatile sensor system whom core is your computer More modules will be developped in a very near future Unpacking Your Eobody2 package should include the following items Make sure everything is in the box usb 8 inputs Eobody2 a registration card 1 usb cable USB 8 sensor interface Who s Who Ww ala e com eabody Who s Who eowave was founded in 2002 Since 1998 we have designed our first products under the name of More Electronic Sounds We have started with the development of software and on hardware design of analogue machines and midi tools There is not such a big gap between developing soft ware and hardware both are a subjective representation of the definition of the sound process really enjoyed developing iSynth With the Essential Instruments from Cycling 74 s Plu2. parameters analogue inputs non volatile memory Programmable Gain Amplifier Multiplexer 12 bit A D converter signal processing message out Eobody2 internal processing analogue zoom l oe pest t offset inverse low pass filter noise filtering up to 32x amplifier 32 bits processing gate 127 lag di message formating igital zoom amp bit reduction sensor gt ja a y m gt are ed converter state on off A analogue domain digital domain 16 bits 127 to host O 5V Vv note on parameters action on the signal path note off analogue domain 0 5V digital domain 16 bits note detection Signal path and Eobody2 editor fine parameters internal processing USB 8 sensor interface Parameters window esbody wi Bort ane Com 1 5 Parameters window Open the Parameters window To open the Parameters window click on the arrow preceeding PARAMETERS The Parameters window enables to adjust internal processing parameters for each input 1 to 8 Refer to the description of each parameter for use To increase or decrease parameter values click on the case you want to edit and slightly move up or down your mouse Note that all setting parameters changes are made in real time To save a configuration click on Save current parameters Eobody2 8 editor v0 90 Eobodye 8 editor v0 90 What are these internal processing parameters Eobody2 usb sensorbox is not just an analogue to digital converte
3. If you are a Maxer and want to use Eobody2 with Max MSP Jitter a Eobody2 usb sensorbox Editor collective file is available to avoid having 2 Max apps running on the same computer Different eowave made Max patches are also available See downloads When the installation is over a window pops up and tells you that the installation was successful Download the manual On www eowave com download page click on the Eobody2 usb sensorbox manual pdf file 2 eobody USB 8 sensor interface Connections WWW BOWE COM Il Connections step 1 Connect your sensor step 2 Connection to your computer Open your sequencer II 1 Step 1 Connect a sensor to Eobody2 Eowave sensors compatible with the usb eobody2 interface have TRS 1 4 jack connectors Note that Eowave sensors that were compatible with Eobody1 are also compatible Other kind of sensors can also be used See Make my own sensor section To connect a sensor to Eobody2 just plug the TRS 1 4 jack l in one of the female jack in from Eobody2 inputs 1 to 8 Sensors like accelerometers need 2 inputs See Sensors available for sensor technical specs Note that this is highly recommanded to connect the sensors to Eobody2 before starting your sequencer software Unplugging sensors while using your sequencer software may cause breaks during the usb data transmission which could lead you to restart your software WAW OOW
4. Making my own sensor with other kinds of sensors Coming from Eobody2 or external power supply any other 5V or 9V voltage has to come from an external power supply Sensor ground Some sensors like distance sensors need an extra power supply Eobody2 delivers 5V and 9V to power these sensors up to 250 mA When the total consumption from all the sensors plugged to Eobody2 is higher than 250 mA an additional external power supply is necessary ground Signal USB 8 sensor interface Making my own sensors Amplification Some sensors have a weak signal out and need amplifying To avoid undesirable noises the amplifier should be placed as close as possible from the sensor NOISE Connection cable sA osod lt gt d1 d2 Connection cable NOISE WN amplifier eoebody d1 lt lt d2 TRS 1 4 jack 6 35 mm connectors ground 5V Tip 5V Ring signal signal Sleeve ground USB 8 sensor interface List of MIDI controllers Ww aoa e com eebody V List of MIDI Controllers N Function Value N Function Value 0 Bank Select 0 127 MSB 65 Portamento on off lt 63 off 64 on 1 Modulation wheel 0 127 MSB 66 Sustenuto on off lt 63 off 64 on 2 Breath control 0 127 MSB 67 Soft pedal on off lt 63 off 64 on 3 Undefined 0 127 MSB 68 Legato footswitch lt 63 off 64 on 4 Foot controller 0 127 MSB 69 Hold 2 lt 63 off 64 on 5 Portamento time 0 127 MSB 70 Sound Controller 1 0 127 LSB 6 Data
5. AVECO eabody Il 2 Step 2 Connection to your computer sensor computer with Eobody2 editor l and other audio analogue signal sofware USB FireWire or internal soundcard I1 2 Connect 2 or more Eobody2 to your computer sensor computer with Eobody2 edito and other audid software Connect 2 Eobody2 or more directly to your computer USB 8 sensor interface Connection to your computer To connect your Eobody2 to your computer connect the USB cable to your computer USB in or to any USB hub connected to your computer You do not need any MIDI interface When connected to your computer Eobody2 will appear like a new audio peripherical for PC like Eobody2 MIDI interface with Macs Two or more Eobody2 can be connected directly to the USB inputs of your computer but they can also be connected via a USB hub When several Eobody2 are connected they will appear like different audio peripherical with PCs different Eobody2 MIDI interface with Macs When the units have been named their given name will appear See Global Parameters Section 2 e body USB 8 sensor interface Power WWW BOWEVE COM Il 3 How is the unit powered eee eee eee ce ooo USB powering USB enables self powering Just plug the usb from Eobody2 to your computer usb in The red activity yeeeceseceree eee ee LED lights up when the unit is well connected z External powering Some sensors need m
6. all off i print incoming messages sawe cument parameters PO delay init all parameters change name reyert to save check name check current parameters check the internal memory of Eobody2 unit save current parameters save current parameters inside the Eobody2 internal memory Eobody2 has an internal memory to store parameters settings You may store an entire installation or performance configuration inside one or more Eobody2 and keep it or them as back up units for a future use init all parameters initialize to factory settings revert to save go back to the configuration saved last all off disactivate all parameters delay As USB is very fast some older computer can have problems to receive the high data flow Increasing the de lay will reduce the data flow It will make Eobody2 analyse the analogue input not every scan cycle change name rename your Eobody2 unit The new name will be displayed in the section your Eobody name check name check the name of the Eobody2 unit you are editing when you are editing more than one print incoming messages print to screen incomig MIDI messages USB 8 sensor interface Internal process amp editor parameters eabody bale Com Internal process amp editor parameters Eobody2 offers a complex internal pre processing of the data you may set in the editor eeeee eeeseeeeeeseee3 emeseseeee a A 4 to configuration i o e e e eee
7. specified note sent higher threshold lower thresh old Eobody2 analyses this envelope once the envelope has reached the higher threshold a MIDI note on message NOTE ON is generated The velocity associated with the note is fixed to 127 The note number contained within the message is adjustable by the user As long as the envelope stays above a threshold point named NOTE OFF threshold the note is main tained no new MIDI message is sent When the level falls beneath the NOTE OFF threshold point a MIDI NOTE OFF message is sent to turn the note off To sustain the note for a long period of time the NOTE OFF threshold point must be set on a small value Conversely to make the note stop shortly after the NOTE ON peak has been detected threshold the NOTE OFF value must be higher This type NOTE OFF of message is useful in threshold using sensors to generate MIDI notes Signal NOTE ON message NOTE OFF message CE E EEE EEE t NoTEON t NoTE OFF low 0 127 This field enables the user to configure the note on activation level for trigger messages or for the MSB controller number with a lower threshold hi 0 127 This field enables the user to configure the note on activation level for trigger messages or for the MSB controller number with a higher threshold USB 8 sensor interface Formating to host Ww aoa e com eeabody Formating messages to host type This is one of the most important confi
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9. 46 Undefined 0 127 LSB Parameter Number MSB 47 Undefined 0 127 LSB 100 Registered 0 127 LSB 48 51 General Purpose 0 127 LSB Parameter Number LSB Controller 1 4 101 Registered 0 127 LSB 52 63 Undefined 0 127 LSB Parameter Number MSB lt 63 off 64 on 102 119 Undefined 120 127 Mode messages 64 Damper pedal on off Sustain Ww ala e com eebody USB 8 sensor interface MIDI Implementation VI MIDI Implementation Default changed Basic Channel default Messages Altered Note Number True Voice NOTE ON NOTE OFF Velocity After Touch Key Channel Pitch Bender Control Change Program Change System Exclusive System Common Song Pos Song Sel Tune System Real time Clock Commands Local ON OFF All Notes OFF Active Sense Reset AUX Messages Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 3 OMNI OFF POLY 7 f aaae j Transmitted Recognized 1 16 1 16 Mode 3 X X 0 127 0 127 1 127 64 Mode 2 OMNI ON MONO Mode 4 OMNI OFF MONO memorised memorised 10 bit resolution memorised Program number 1 128 USB 8 sensor interface Technical specifications WW alae Cam eabody C CE norm amp FCC INFORMATION 1 Important notice do not modify this unit This product when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual is compatible with the CE norm amp FCC requirements 2 Important When connecting this product to accessorie
10. Entry 0 127 MSB Sound Variation 7 Channel Volume 0 127 MSB 71 Sound Controller 2 0 127 LSB formerly Main Volume Timbre 8 Balance 0 127 MSB 72 Sound Controller3 0 127 LSB 9 Undefined 0 127 MSB Release Time 10 Pan 0 127 MSB 73 Sound Controller4 0 127 LSB 11 Expression Controller 0 127 MSB Attack Time 12 Effect control 0 127 MSB 74 Sound Controller5 0 127 LSB 13 Effect control 0 127 MSB Brightness 14 Undefined 0 127 MSB 75 Sound Controller6 0 127 LSB 15 Undefined 0 127 MSB 76 Sound Controller 7 0 127 LSB 16 19 General Purpose 0 127 MSB 77 Sound Controller8 0 127 LSB Controler 78 Sound Controller9 0 127 LSB 20 31 Undefined 0 127 MSB 79 Sound Controller 10 0 127 LSB 32 Bank Select 0 127 LSB 80 83 General Purpose 0 127 LSB 33 Modulation 0 127 LSB Controller 5 8 34 Breath control 0 127 LSB 84 Portamento Control 0 127 Source 35 Undefined 0 127 LSB Note 36 Foot controller 0 127 LSB 85 90 Undefined 0 127 LSB 37 Portamento time 0 127 LSB 91 Effect 1 Depth 0 127 LSB 38 Data entry 0 127 LSB 92 Effect 2 Depth 0 127 LSB 39 Channel Volume 0 127 LSB 93 Effect 3 Depth 0 127 LSB formerly Main Volume 94 Effect 4 Depth 0 127 LSB 40 Balance 0 127 LSB 95 Effect 5 Depth 0 127 LSB 41 Undefined 0 127 LSB 96 Data entry 1 N A 42 Pan 0 127 LSB 97 Data entry 1 N A 43 Expression Controller 0 127 LSB 98 Non registered 0 127 LSB 44 Effect control 1 0 127 LSB Parameter Number LSB 45 Effect control 2 0 127 LSB 99 Non registered 0 127 LSB
11. USB sensor interface Users Manual scouave sensor instruments custom instruments sensor systems WW Boras com USB 8 sensor interface Safety instructions eebody Safety instructions Before using your Eobody2 make sure you have read the following instructions carefully Do not open or modify the unit or its main adapter when the unit is externally powered During ligthning unplug the unit make sure the main adapter if one is not plugged Before cleaning your Eobody2 make sure the main adapter and or any external elements are disconnected from the unit Do not try to repair the interface or the components inside of it Please contact eowave for techni cal support at sales eowave com Do not use your Eobody2 nor store it in dusty areas damp areas extreme temperatures exposed to direct sunlight areas prone to strong vibrations If you need to use a main adapter make sure of the adapter output polarity voltage and current are correct Do not insert any objects nor pour any liquid into the unit Protect the unit against violent shocks Before using Eobody2 in a foreign country make sure that your main adapter is compatible with the main supply Never touch your Eobody2 nor its adapter with wet hands when it is plugged in Never place heavy objects on your Eobody2 If the unit is not to be used for a long period disconnect the adapter from the main All trademarks are property of their owners
12. ain part of the amplitude unr 2 WAW ODA ae CoM eebody USB 8 sensor interface Parameters window inverse 127 becomes 0 and 0 becomes 127 This way you may inverse the curse of a sensor With an expression pedal for example you ll be able to inverse its curse filter 0 64 32 bits low pass filter that smoothes the signal for unstable sensors gate noise gate 12 values 0 11 A noise gate threshold reduces Sensor the bit depht of the signal If the analogue signal moves inside fg Sampldyahe the range of the noise gate no b noise Basia message will be sent This field 777 777 i an es ae enables the user to set the width a of the range A large range will be very effective against strong noise but will make the values less sensitive to a relevant change of the analogue signal A threshold of 5 corresponds to 0 127 different possible values ie the analogue has to change at least of 32 from 4095 above or under its current position to be detected as changing A threshold of 11 corresponds to 2 bits usefull for switches or all on off sensors Noise band naan Sensor signal P B Bees eBseB es eseBseB es eseB B Bese eee ese He USB 8 sensor interface Parameters window Ww aoa e com eabody Note on message N ON trigger hi low The analogue signal must correspond to an envelope changing with time and which has a maximum value 3 parameters need to be
13. bles the user to set the fixed parameter of a MIDI message associated with an analogue input This parameter value may correspond to a MIDI note number a MIDI controller number or a MIDI program number depending on the type of MIDI message which is chosen Configuration map for analogue inputs CC Control Change CC value Low AWE CC Control Change CC value ie Note Note on trigger note number lower threshold PC Program Change PG value lower threshold PB Pitch Bend PB Pitch Bend a Afm monophonic aftertouch Ne fae py 2 USB 8 sensor interface Making my own sensors eobody i Wy Sov aye Com IV Making my own sensors eo body supports many kind of sensors Most common sensors are switches and potentiometers but there are many other kinds of sensors Making my own sensor switch Switch Sensors need a minimum of two cables E ground and signal When 5 V is connected to the signal when using switches for ex ample it may create an antenna effect gen erating undesirabled distorsion This is the to avoid antenna effect ason why the signal must be connected to when the switch is off the ground 3 5 Kohm ground 5V_ Signal Making my own sensor potentiometer Potentiometer To use a standard potentiometer with eo body connect both 5V eee ground outputs of the potentiometer resistor to the ground and 5 V Connect the variable output of the potentiometer to the signal input Signal
14. e input is active and its associated message will be sent each time the signal connected to that input varies in level Note The smaller the number of active inputs is the less data will be transmitted avoiding processor computation analogue zoom analogue zoom controls the internal PGA Programmable Gain Amplifier 1 8 gives a factor of 1 32 amplification The use of analogue zooming will keep the full bit depth of 4095 values digital zoom and offset digital zoom max mid low off on 7 offset 127 to 127 Want to stay in the 7 bit MIDI world Those two parameters digital zoom and offset es al nae specify how the real range of an analogue input can be mapped on a bit MIDI value As a mat ter of fact a sensor does not necessarily have a range equal to the reference voltage of the Analogue to Digital Converter A custom scaled zoom has been implemented on the digital value to take advantage of the 12 bit resolution of the A D converter First the voltage reference has to be set to the largest range among the sensors connected to the unit Then the user can select the sensor s range within the 12 bits dynamic by specifying a window size and an offset The selected range can then be converted into 7 bits MIDI data without greatly increasing the quantifi cation step as shown in the illustration MIDI conversion Offset The digital zoom amp offset parameters may be very useful to modulate a filter on a cert
15. ggo 3 each module is dedicated to a special synthesis granular additive synthesis FM an analogue model ing synth or a wavetable synth have tried to extract the essential of synthesis starting all over again with fundamental questions what s an FM synthesis amp how should it be concretized Now some analogue effects have designed the little analogue effects called the bugs for example can be viewed as some kinds of hardware Essential Instruments Several little boxes each representing an effect a multimodal filter a ring modulator a phaser or a sequencer Several little boxes any musician can use to add an analogue feeling to his music Several easy to use little boxes which can be used alone or assembled to create new sounds But aside the search for new tools and new ways of expression is a real quest among unknown dimensions The world of synthesis is immense while the world of expression has no limits At this frontier comes the Eobody2 an ideal intermediate between the external audio and video environment and artist the essentiel bridge linking the world of analogue sensors to the world of digital process Marc Sirguy eowave CEO USB 8 sensor interface About sensors Ww ala e com eabody sensors amp new ways of expression From the Idea Men have always dreamt of new ways of communication Through ages men have thought of their body as a tool of communication And indeed when communica
16. guration parameters since it determines which type of MIDI message the device is going to send in response to variations in a particular analogue input Eobody2 is capable of generating 5 different messages e CC Control number change Control change 7 bits CC Control number change Control change 12 bits the 5 LSB bits are mapped on CC number 64 e Note Note on Trigger e PC Program change e PB Pitch bend Variation in pitch real 12 bits e PB Pitch bend Variation in pitch mapped 14 bits e ATm Monophonic aftertouch Channel pressure CC Control Change This is the type of message which will likely be most often used for controlling sound parameters The value of the analogue signal acts directly upon the value of a MIDI controller using a MIDI con troller Value Change message control change The number of the controller can be set by the user If 12 bits resolution is selected this message will actually send two Control Change messages The controller specified in the val field will send the 7 least significant bits whilst the controller speci fied in the low field will send the 3 most significant bits on the same MIDI channel Program Change message PC The analogue signal must correspond to an envelope changing with time and which has a maxi mum value You will have to specify 3 parameters Program Change sent higher treshhold lower treshold Eobody2 analyses this envelope once the envelope has reached the hig
17. her threshold a MIDI Program Change message is generated The Program Change contained within the message is adjustable by the user As long as the envelope stays above a threshold named lower threshold the Program Change is maintained no new MIDI message is sent When the level falls beneath the lower threshold the Eobody2 is ready to receive a new Program Change message Pitch Bend PB This message allows an analogue signal to generate a MIDI message of the pitch change type pitch bend Pitch is usually coded over 14 bits If the 7 bits resolution is chosen they will be mapped on the 7 most significant bits of pitch information controlled by the analogue signal However since Eo body2 does 12 bits conversions internally the whole 12 bits can be mapped to take better advantage of the pitch bend message This message is used to simulate the pitch changing wheels available on most MIDI keyboards Monophonic Aftertouch ATm This message allows an analogue signal to generate a channel pressure type MIDI message chan nel aftertouch This pressure message affects a whole MIDI channel regardless of what note is played The channel number to which the pressure information is applied is selected by the user USB 8 sensor interface Formating to host WW Boras com eabody message Channel 1 8 This field enables the user to select a MIDI channel to which the MIDI message will apply 1 to 8 value val 0 127 This field ena
18. meter window will appear Inside the Global Parameters Editor Page the first three sections are defining the connection between Eobody2 interface and your computer select MIDI port name your eobody save load The fourth section is dedicated to Eobody2 internal memory configuration eabody a ae Eee Eobody 8 editor v0 90 11 2 Eobody2 and your computer Select Eobody2 MIDI port Eobody2 uses the MIDI portocol to transfer data that means it out G is compatible with almost every MIDI software As it is not using the standart data tranfer rate of 32500 Hz but a much more faster rate it might cause some problems with some softwares If you use a PC Eobody2 will appear as Peripherique audio per default On a Mac it will appear as eobody2 The LEDs in amp out will light up when receiving sending messages Select MIDI eobodw port your eobody name your eobody name displays the name of your Eobody2 unit This function is very useful when you use more than one Eobody2 This given name will appear as the name of the unit To rename your Eobody2 unit click on change name in the fourth section below sawe to file load from file save to file save configuration inside your computer hard drive load to file load configuration from your computer hard drive USB 8 sensor interface Eobody2 editor WAW Bova ee Com eebody III 3 Eobody2 internal memory configuration check current parameters in
19. modules of this new Eobody2 interactive system One SensorBox enables to plug 8 sensors and use them directly with your sequencer software but you can also plug more if you need more inputs for other sensors The goal was to come to a plug amp play solution and versatile solution and at a reasonnable price for all those who don t want to go into computer programming or wire soldering but whose job is to create music live video apps sensor based instruments or installa tions USB 8 sensor interface Table Of Contents eabody WH Sway com Table Of Contents Safety instructions Congratulations Unpacking Who s Who Sensors amp new ways of expression I Register and Install Download and install the editor Download the manual ll Connections ll 1 Step 1 Connect a sensor to Eobody2 Il 2 Step 2 Connection to your computer II 2 Connect 2 or more Eobody2 to your computer II 3 How is the unit powered USB powering External powering How do know that need an external powering activity LED Ill Eobody2 editor Ill 1 Global parameters window Open the editor 1 2 Eobody2 and your computer Select Eobody2 MIDI port your eobody name save to file load to file III 3 Eobody2 internal memory configuration check current parameters save current parameters init all parameters revert to save all off delay change name check name print incoming messages Ill 4 Internal process amp editor parameters II 5 Pa
20. ore than the usb current In this case you can power the unit externally with a 9 V DC 500 mA power supply Connect the 9 V DC 500 mA power supply into the power plug connector of Eobody2 The red activity LED lights up when the unit is well connected An internal fuse is activated when not plugged right to avoid major internal damages 220V or 110V AC 9V DC adapter How do know that need an external powering All 5V sensors need external powering Eowave 5V sensors are distance sensors activity LED The activity LED will also indicates that an external powering is required if it does not lights when right plugged If the activity LED stops lighting when you plug a new sensor it may be a indication for a lack of powering Try to unplug some sensor to reduce the powering needs If the activity LED lights up again when less sensors are plugged connect an external powering before plugging more sen sors Keep in mind that the power delivered via USB is not always stable and depending on your computer can be too weak to power sensors which would normally require a 0 5V WAW OOW AVe Com eobody USB 8 sensor interface Eobody2 editor Eobody2 editor III 1 Global parameters window Open the editor One of the first thing you did when you got your Eobody was to download and install the editor Refer to Register and Install section if you have not Double click on the editor icon to open it The Global para
21. r it has a unique internal processing espe cially designed to analyse process and configure the signal before it is sent to the host This internal process ing offers several advantages gt Pre configured parameters processings have been designed considering most common sensor use and are perfectly adapted to sensor use for musical or video applications gt You can use Eobody2 directly with your software sequencer without programming needs gt Internal processing does not use your computer cpu so you can keep more cpu resources for your apps gt Internal configuration can be saved inside Eobody2 internal memory for future use gt Parameters filter the signal to optimize data to be sent to the computer and get a better response from sen sors With these you will be able to choose parts of the signal to be processed define the signal resolution add a noise gate a lag low pass filter inverse the signal choose the type of message to be sent Ww ala e com eabody s zoom setting real sensor range USB 8 sensor interface Parameter window status on off The status field indicates whether the signal on an analogue input should be converted into a digital message or not This field may be set to ON or OFF If the field is set to OFF the input is said to be inactive and no message relating to that input will be generated even if a signal does physically enter the device If the field is switched back to ON th
22. rameters window Open the Parameters window What are these internal processing parameters status analogue zoom digital zoom and offset inverse filter gate Note on message low hi Formating messages to host Type CC Control Change Program Change message PC Pitch Bend PB Monophonic Aftertouch Atm message Channel 1 8 value val 0 127 Configuration map for analogue inputs IV Making my own sensors Making my own sensor switch Making my own sensor potentiometer Making my own sensor with other kinds of sensors Amplification TRS 1 4 jack 6 35 mm connectors V List of MIDI Controllers VI MIDI Implementation Vil Technical specifications O AOUN 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 WAW ODA ave CoM USB 8 sensor interface Register and Install eabody Register and Install Register You may register on www eowave com register by entering your Eobody2 serial number This num ber is located on a sticker on the back of the unit Registering will give you a member access to download page to download the editor user manual patches news upgrades On www eowave com register fill in the online registration card and enter your serial number Downloads Download and install the editor On www eowave com download page click on the editor you want to download usb sensorbox editor Eobody2 usb sensorbox Editor is Mac Maclntel and PC compatible For Maxers
23. s and or another product use only high quality shielded cables Cables supplied with this product must be used Follow all installation ins tructions Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorisation to use this product in the USA Note this product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations Part 15 for Class B digital devices amp in The European Standard EN 50081 1 on Electromagnetic Compatibility Generic emission standard on residential commercial and light industry Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonnable level of assuran ce that the use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interfe rence with other electronic devices Other Eobody2 interfaces soon available ethernet 32 in interface a complete control system for performances installations wireless 8 in interface Development Team Marc Sirguy Eowave CEO micro controller programming PCB software specs and concept Emmanuelle Gallin Eowave specs and concept industrial design manual Thanks Many thanks to Christophe Martin de Montagu for his patience and his trust to Emmanuel Flety for his support tips and listening to Nicolas Leroy for his investment in a early version of the project to Benoit Flor e for his support to all Eobody1 users who have supported us and have realized fanstastic creations and performances with Eobody and to all who have shown
24. ting this is not only your voice nor the only expression in your face that transmits a message but your entire way of be ing This is your entire body which projects you inside the individual world of one another In all cultures men have developped new ways of communication through dance music art And still in a matter of a better communication men have always worked to improve the interaction between men and machines thus since the very beginning of mechanics and later electronics More and more the body has become the cornerstone of interactive systems of communication New technologies widen the range of controls And controls have entered everyday s life without us noticing Remote controls are everywhere we control TV we control VCRs DVDs stereos ovens climates windows garage doors Control surfaces are everywhere Faced to art control appears to be the new way of expression of this early millenium Many artists are looking for new ways of expression of conceptualizing ideas In this perspective sensors open new dimensions of expression Eobody2 is the key link between the world of analogue sensors and digital systems 10 the Realization An early version of Eobody2 has been first presented at NIME 2007 New Interfaces for Musi cal Expression hold at New York University in June 2007 The idea was to keep a plug and play modular system to use sensors as well as relays CVs The usb 8 SensorBox is one of the first
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