Barnes Dances incorporates a stereo prerecorded audio track that should blend seamlessly with the live ensemble.

Technical Requirements

• MAC or PC with multi-channel digital audio workstation
• Audio interface with 3+ channels (2 for audio track, 1 for click); ideally 5 channels to separate the vox track
• Software options: Provided Max patch (free Max software available at cycling74.com), provided Logic session, or any standard DAW (ProTools, Digital Performer, Ableton, etc.)
• Stereo speakers
• Earpieces for ensemble to follow click track

Audio Tracks

The prerecorded material is separated into two components:

• Crosswalks and instrumental tracks
• Voice (“vox”) tracks – these must be mixed for maximum clarity and intelligibility; the mixing engineer has independent control of these tracks to adjust levels as needed

Amplification (Optional, preferred)

• Use high-quality condenser microphones with clean reverb (2–4 seconds) for ensemble blend, unless performing in a naturally resonant space
• May be performed without amplification

Files Included in Audio & MIDI Package

In addition to the Logic session and Max patch, the following files are included for use in any other program:

• MIDI file of the click track
• Audio click track
• Stereo tracks separated by movement
• Rehearsal track with audio in left channel and click in right channel

All files can be dragged into a session and will be properly timed.