Electronics

Reference recording

Documentation

Barnes Dances uses a stereo prerecorded track that blends with the live ensemble.

Technical requirements

  • MAC or PC with multi-channel DAW
  • Audio interface with 3+ channels (2 audio, 1 click); 5 ideal, to separate the vox track
  • Provided Max patch (free at cycling74.com), Logic session, or any standard DAW
  • Stereo speakers
  • Earpieces for ensemble click

Audio tracks

  • Crosswalks and instrumental tracks
  • Voice (“vox”) tracks — mixed separately for clarity; the engineer controls their levels independently

Amplification (optional, preferred)

  • High-quality condenser mics with clean reverb (2–4 sec) for blend, unless the space is naturally resonant
  • May be performed dry

Downloads

Max patch↓ zip

The Audio & MIDI package also includes a click-track MIDI file, an audio click, stereo tracks by movement, and a rehearsal track (audio left, click right). All files drag into a session properly timed.

Questions? Contact me.