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Crossfade

2009-10-27T23:49:03Z

Oss:

Apologies for the delay. I wanted to test the script adequately before releasing it.

The new script is written in python, but still uses the applescript stuff Dave has exposed to kJams. This is done through the appscript module. Since python is already included on your Mac, we just need to install the appscript module.

Make sure you have an internet connection before attempting the below steps!

Unfortunately you'll need to install the Xcode dev environment on your mac, it's included on your OSX DVD. You need this because the gcc command is necessary to compile the appscript module.

Perform the following to install the appscript module.

#Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal.App
#sudo easy_install -U setuptools # this is not required if you are running Snow Leopard
#sudo easy_install appscript

After downloading and extracting [http://kjams.com/downloads/fade.zip the crossfader script], place the script where you'd like to install it. It might be handy to have on your dock. The file name should be Faded.command.

The first time you run the script, it will create a configuration file in ~/Library/Application Support/Faded/faded.ini

These are the user configurable parameters, feel free to modify them, and here's how they work:

'''mix = auto'''

This can be set auto or manual. If set to auto, the script will continuously loop. It checks for 3 conditions:

If the currently playing kJams song has the number of seconds left as defined in the '''seconds_left''' parameter, it will automatically starting fading out kjams, and fading in iTunes.

If the kJams state has changed from stopped to playing, then start fading out iTunes and start fading in kJams.

If the kJams state has changed from playing to stopped, then start fading in iTunes.

If auto = False, then the script must be manually invoked for each time you want to mix between the apps. This mimics the function of the old version.

'''seconds_left = 7'''

This is the number of seconds left in the kJams track before the auto crossfade begins.

'''fade_step = 5'''

This is the percentage increment of which the volume is increased or decreased.

'''fade_delay = .2'''

This is the number of seconds waited between each fade_step.

'''max_volume = 80'''

This is the maximum volume you want set for both kJams and iTunes.

'''min_volume = 0'''

This is the minimum volume you want set for both kJams and iTunes.

If you're still looking for the older version:

Try this: [http://www.kjams.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=265 Crossfade between kJams and iTunes]

Crossfade

2009-10-27T21:10:16Z

Oss:

Apologies for the delay. I wanted to test the script adequately before releasing it.

The new script is written in python, but still uses the applescript stuff Dave has exposed to kJams. This is done through the appscript module. Since python is already included on your Mac, we just need to install the appscript module.

Make sure you have an internet connection before attempting the below steps!

Unfortunately you'll need to install the Xcode dev environment on your mac, it's included on your OSX DVD.

Perform the following to install the appscript module.

#Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal.App
#sudo easy_install -U setuptools # this is not required if you are running Snow Leopard
#sudo easy_install appscript

After downloading and extracting [http://kjams.com/downloads/fade.zip the crossfader script], place the script where you'd like to install it. It might be handy to have on your dock. The file name should be Faded.command.

The first time you run the script, it will create a configuration file in ~/Library/Application Support/Faded/faded.ini

These are the user configurable parameters, feel free to modify them, and here's how they work:

'''mix = auto'''

This can be set auto or manual. If set to auto, the script will continuously loop. It checks for 3 conditions:

If the currently playing kJams song has the number of seconds left as defined in the '''seconds_left''' parameter, it will automatically starting fading out kjams, and fading in iTunes.

If the kJams state has changed from stopped to playing, then start fading out iTunes and start fading in kJams.

If the kJams state has changed from playing to stopped, then start fading in iTunes.

If auto = False, then the script must be manually invoked for each time you want to mix between the apps. This mimics the function of the old version.

'''seconds_left = 7'''

This is the number of seconds left in the kJams track before the auto crossfade begins.

'''fade_step = 5'''

This is the percentage increment of which the volume is increased or decreased.

'''fade_delay = .2'''

This is the number of seconds waited between each fade_step.

'''max_volume = 80'''

This is the maximum volume you want set for both kJams and iTunes.

'''min_volume = 0'''

This is the minimum volume you want set for both kJams and iTunes.

If you're still looking for the older version:

Try this: [http://www.kjams.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=265 Crossfade between kJams and iTunes]

Crossfade

2009-10-27T21:08:38Z

Oss:

Apologies for the delay. I wanted to test the script adequately before releasing it.

The new script is written in python, but still uses the applescript stuff Dave has exposed to kJams. This is done through the appscript module. Since python is already included on your Mac, we just need to install the appscript module.

Make sure you have an internet connection before attempting the below steps!

Perform the following to install the appscript module.

#Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal.App
#sudo easy_install -U setuptools # this is not required if you are running Snow Leopard
#sudo easy_install appscript

After downloading and extracting [http://kjams.com/downloads/fade.zip the crossfader script], place the script where you'd like to install it. It might be handy to have on your dock. The file name should be Faded.command.

The first time you run the script, it will create a configuration file in ~/Library/Application Support/Faded/faded.ini

These are the user configurable parameters, and here's how they work:

'''mix = auto'''

This can be set auto or manual. If set to auto, the script will continuously loop. It checks for 3 conditions:

If the currently playing kJams song has the number of seconds left as defined in the '''seconds_left''' parameter, it will automatically starting fading out kjams, and fading in iTunes.

If the kJams state has changed from stopped to playing, then start fading out iTunes and start fading in kJams.

If the kJams state has changed from playing to stopped, then start fading in iTunes.

If auto = False, then the script must be manually invoked for each time you want to mix between the apps. This mimics the function of the old version.

'''seconds_left = 7'''

This is the number of seconds left in the kJams track before the auto crossfade begins.

'''fade_step = 5'''

This is the percentage increment of which the volume is increased or decreased.

'''fade_delay = .2'''

This is the number of seconds waited between each fade_step.

'''max_volume = 80'''

This is the maximum volume you want set for both kJams and iTunes.

'''min_volume = 0'''

This is the minimum volume you want set for both kJams and iTunes.

If you're still looking for the older version:

Try this: [http://www.kjams.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=265 Crossfade between kJams and iTunes]

Crossfade

2009-10-27T21:07:57Z

Oss:

Apologies for the delay. I wanted to test the script adequately before releasing it.

The new script is written in python, but still uses the applescript stuff Dave has exposed to kJams. This is done through the appscript module. Since python is already included on your Mac, we just need to install the appscript module.

Make sure you have an internet connection before attempting the below steps!

Perform the following to install the appscript module.

#Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal.App
#sudo easy_install -U setuptools # this is not required if you are running Snow Leopard
#sudo easy_install appscript

After downloading and extracting [http://kjams.com/downloads/fade.zip the crossfader script], place the script where you'd like to install it. It might be handy to have on your dock.

The first time you run the script, it will create a configuration file in ~/Library/Application Support/Faded/faded.ini

These are the user configurable parameters, and here's how they work:

'''mix = auto'''

This can be set auto or manual. If set to auto, the script will continuously loop. It checks for 3 conditions:

If the currently playing kJams song has the number of seconds left as defined in the '''seconds_left''' parameter, it will automatically starting fading out kjams, and fading in iTunes.

If the kJams state has changed from stopped to playing, then start fading out iTunes and start fading in kJams.

If the kJams state has changed from playing to stopped, then start fading in iTunes.

If auto = False, then the script must be manually invoked for each time you want to mix between the apps. This mimics the function of the old version.

'''seconds_left = 7'''

This is the number of seconds left in the kJams track before the auto crossfade begins.

'''fade_step = 5'''

This is the percentage increment of which the volume is increased or decreased.

'''fade_delay = .2'''

This is the number of seconds waited between each fade_step.

'''max_volume = 80'''

This is the maximum volume you want set for both kJams and iTunes.

'''min_volume = 0'''

This is the minimum volume you want set for both kJams and iTunes.

If you're still looking for the older version:

Try this: [http://www.kjams.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=265 Crossfade between kJams and iTunes]

Crossfade

2009-10-27T21:07:22Z

Oss:

Apologies for the delay. I wanted to test the script adequately before releasing it.

The new script is written in python, but still uses the applescript stuff Dave has exposed to kJams. This is done through the appscript module. Since python is already included on your Mac, we just need to install the appscript module.

Make sure you have an internet connection before attempting the below steps!

Perform the following to install the appscript module.

#Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal.App
#sudo easy_install -U setuptools # this is not required if you are running Snow Leopard
#sudo easy_install appscript

After downloading and extracting [http://kjams.com/downloads/fade.zip link title]the crossfader script, place the script where you'd like to install it. It might be handy to have on your dock.

The first time you run the script, it will create a configuration file in ~/Library/Application Support/Faded/faded.ini

These are the user configurable parameters, and here's how they work:

'''mix = auto'''

This can be set auto or manual. If set to auto, the script will continuously loop. It checks for 3 conditions:

If the currently playing kJams song has the number of seconds left as defined in the '''seconds_left''' parameter, it will automatically starting fading out kjams, and fading in iTunes.

If the kJams state has changed from stopped to playing, then start fading out iTunes and start fading in kJams.

If the kJams state has changed from playing to stopped, then start fading in iTunes.

If auto = False, then the script must be manually invoked for each time you want to mix between the apps. This mimics the function of the old version.

'''seconds_left = 7'''

This is the number of seconds left in the kJams track before the auto crossfade begins.

'''fade_step = 5'''

This is the percentage increment of which the volume is increased or decreased.

'''fade_delay = .2'''

This is the number of seconds waited between each fade_step.

'''max_volume = 80'''

This is the maximum volume you want set for both kJams and iTunes.

'''min_volume = 0'''

This is the minimum volume you want set for both kJams and iTunes.

If you're still looking for the older version:

Try this: [http://www.kjams.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=265 Crossfade between kJams and iTunes]

Crossfade

2009-10-27T20:33:33Z

Oss:

Apologies for the delay. I wanted to test the script adequately before releasing it.

The new script is written in python, but still uses the applescript stuff Dave has exposed to kJams. This is done through the appscript module. Since python is already included on your Mac, we just need to install the appscript module.

Make sure you have an internet connection before attempting the below steps!

Perform the following to install the appscript module.

#Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal.App
#sudo easy_install -U setuptools # this is not required if you are running Snow Leopard
#sudo easy_install appscript

After downloading the crossfader script, place the script where you'd like to install it. It might be handy to have on your dock.

The first time you run the script, it will create a configuration file in ~/Library/Application Support/Faded/faded.ini

These are the user configurable parameters, and here's how they work:

'''mix = auto'''

This can be set auto or manual. If set to auto, the script will continuously loop. It checks for 3 conditions:

If the currently playing kJams song has the number of seconds left as defined in the '''seconds_left''' parameter, it will automatically starting fading out kjams, and fading in iTunes.

If the kJams state has changed from stopped to playing, then start fading out iTunes and start fading in kJams.

If the kJams state has changed from playing to stopped, then start fading in iTunes.

If auto = False, then the script must be manually invoked for each time you want to mix between the apps. This mimics the function of the old version.

'''seconds_left = 7'''

This is the number of seconds left in the kJams track before the auto crossfade begins.

'''fade_step = 5'''

This is the percentage increment of which the volume is increased or decreased.

'''fade_delay = .2'''

This is the number of seconds waited between each fade_step.

'''max_volume = 80'''

This is the maximum volume you want set for both kJams and iTunes.

'''min_volume = 0'''

This is the minimum volume you want set for both kJams and iTunes.

If you're still looking for the older version:

Try this: [http://www.kjams.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=265 Crossfade between kJams and iTunes]

Crossfade

2009-10-08T05:14:50Z

Oss:

I'm putting the finishing touches on the new script and testing it out, it should be out by this weekend.

The new script is written in python, but still uses the applescript stuff Dave has exposed to kJams. This is done through the appscript module. Since python is already included on your Mac, we just need to install the appscript module.

Make sure you have an internet connection before attempting the below steps!

Perform the following to install the appscript module.

#Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal.App
#sudo easy_install -U setuptools
#sudo easy_install appscript

After downloading the crossfader script (not uploaded yet), place the script where you'd like to install it. It might be handy to have on your dock.

Now if you open that script with a text editor, you can alter anything you'd like, but unless you're looking to break something, I'd only alter the values below:

'''auto = True'''

This can be set True or False. If set to True, the script will continuously loop. It checks for 3 conditions:

If the currently playing kJams song has the number of seconds left as defined in the '''seconds_left''' parameter, it will automatically starting fading out kjams, and fading in iTunes.

If the kJams state has changed from stopped to playing, then start fading out iTunes and start fading in kJams.

If the kJams state has changed from playing to stopped, then start fading in iTunes.

If auto = False, then the script must be manually invoked for each time you want to mix between the apps. This mimics the function of the old version.

'''seconds_left = 7'''

This is the number of seconds left in the kJams track before the auto crossfade begins.

'''fade_step = 5'''

This is the percentage increment of which the volume is increased or decreased.

'''fade_delay = .2'''

This is the number of seconds waited between each fade_step.

'''max_volume = 80'''

This is the maximum volume you want set for both kJams and iTunes.

'''min_volume = 0'''

This is the minimum volume you want set for both kJams and iTunes.

If you're still looking for the older version:

Try this: [http://www.kjams.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=265 Crossfade between kJams and iTunes]

Crossfade

2009-10-08T05:14:29Z

Oss:

I'm putting the finishing touches on the new script and testing it out, it should be out by this weekend.

The new script is written in python, but still uses the applescript stuff Dave has exposed to kJams. This is done through the appscript module. Since python is already included on your mac, we just need to install the appscript module.

Make sure you have an internet connection before attempting the below steps!

Perform the following to install the appscript module.

#Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal.App
#sudo easy_install -U setuptools
#sudo easy_install appscript

After downloading the crossfader script (not uploaded yet), place the script where you'd like to install it. It might be handy to have on your dock.

Now if you open that script with a text editor, you can alter anything you'd like, but unless you're looking to break something, I'd only alter the values below:

'''auto = True'''

This can be set True or False. If set to True, the script will continuously loop. It checks for 3 conditions:

If the currently playing kJams song has the number of seconds left as defined in the '''seconds_left''' parameter, it will automatically starting fading out kjams, and fading in iTunes.

If the kJams state has changed from stopped to playing, then start fading out iTunes and start fading in kJams.

If the kJams state has changed from playing to stopped, then start fading in iTunes.

If auto = False, then the script must be manually invoked for each time you want to mix between the apps. This mimics the function of the old version.

'''seconds_left = 7'''

This is the number of seconds left in the kJams track before the auto crossfade begins.

'''fade_step = 5'''

This is the percentage increment of which the volume is increased or decreased.

'''fade_delay = .2'''

This is the number of seconds waited between each fade_step.

'''max_volume = 80'''

This is the maximum volume you want set for both kJams and iTunes.

'''min_volume = 0'''

This is the minimum volume you want set for both kJams and iTunes.

If you're still looking for the older version:

Try this: [http://www.kjams.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=265 Crossfade between kJams and iTunes]

Crossfade

2009-10-08T05:10:10Z

Oss:

I'm putting the finishing touches on the new script and testing it out.

The new script is written in python, but still uses the applescript stuff Dave has exposed to kJams. This is done through the appscript module. Since python is already included on your mac, we just need to install the appscript module.

Make sure you have an internet connection before attempting the below steps!

Perform the following to install the appscript module.

#Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal.App
#sudo easy_install -U setuptools
#sudo easy_install appscript

After downloading the crossfader script (not uploaded yet), place the script where you'd like to install it. It might be handy to have on your dock.

Now if you open that script with a text editor, you can alter anything you'd like, but unless you're looking to break something, I'd only alter the values below:

'''auto = True'''

This can be set True or False. If set to True, the script will continuously loop. It checks for 3 conditions:

If the currently playing kJams song has the number of seconds left as defined in the '''seconds_left''' parameter, it will automatically starting fading out kjams, and fading in iTunes.

If the kJams state has changed from stopped to playing, then start fading out iTunes and start fading in kJams.

If the kJams state has changed from playing to stopped, then start fading in iTunes.

If auto = False, then the script must be manually invoked for each time you want to mix between the apps. This mimics the function of the old version.

'''seconds_left = 7'''

This is the number of seconds left in the kJams track before the auto crossfade begins.

'''fade_step = 5'''

This is the percentage increment of which the volume is increased or decreased.

'''fade_delay = .2'''

This is the number of seconds waited between each fade_step.

'''max_volume = 80'''

This is the maximum volume you want set for both kJams and iTunes.

'''min_volume = 0'''

This is the minimum volume you want set for both kJams and iTunes.

If you're still looking for the older version:

Try this: [http://www.kjams.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=265 Crossfade between kJams and iTunes]

Crossfade

2009-10-08T05:08:47Z

Oss:

I'm putting the finishing touches on the new script and testing it out.

The new script is written in python, but still uses the applescript stuff Dave has exposed to kJams. This is done through the appscript module. Since python is already included on your mac, we just need to install the appscript module.

Make sure you have an internet connection before attempting the below steps!

Perform the following to install the appscript module.

#Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal.App
#sudo easy_install -U setuptools
#sudo easy_install appscript

After downloading the crossfader script (not uploaded yet), place the script where you'd like to install it. It might be handy to have on your dock.

Now if you open that script with a text editor, you can alter anything you'd like, but unless you're looking to break something, I'd only alter the values below:

'''auto = True'''

This can be set True or False. If set to True, the script will continuously loop. It checks for 3 conditions:

If the currently playing kJams song has the number of seconds left as defined in the '''seconds_left''' parameter, it will automatically starting fading out kjams, and fading in iTunes.

If the kJams state has changed from stopped to playing, then start fading out iTunes and start fading in kJams.

If the kJams state has changed from playing to stopped, then start fading in iTunes.

'''seconds_left = 7'''

This is the number of seconds left in the kJams track before the auto crossfade begins.

'''fade_step = 5'''

This is the percentage increment of which the volume is increased or decreased.

'''fade_delay = .2'''

This is the number of seconds waited between each fade_step.

'''max_volume = 80'''

This is the maximum volume you want set for both kJams and iTunes.

'''min_volume = 0'''

This is the minimum volume you want set for both kJams and iTunes.

If you're still looking for the older version:

Try this: [http://www.kjams.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=265 Crossfade between kJams and iTunes]

Crossfade

2009-10-08T05:08:16Z

Oss:

I'm putting the finishing touches on the new script and testing it out.

The new script is written in python, but still uses the applescript stuff Dave has exposed to kJams. This is done through the appscript module. Since python is already included on your mac, we just need to install the appscript module.

Make sure you have an internet connection before attempting the below steps!

Perform the following to install the appscript module.

#Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal.App

sudo easy_install -U setuptools
sudo easy_install appscript

After downloading the crossfader script (not uploaded yet), place the script where you'd like to install it. It might be handy to have on your dock.

Now if you open that script with a text editor, you can alter anything you'd like, but unless you're looking to break something, I'd only alter the values below:

'''auto = True'''

This can be set True or False. If set to True, the script will continuously loop. It checks for 3 conditions:

If the currently playing kJams song has the number of seconds left as defined in the '''seconds_left''' parameter, it will automatically starting fading out kjams, and fading in iTunes.

If the kJams state has changed from stopped to playing, then start fading out iTunes and start fading in kJams.

If the kJams state has changed from playing to stopped, then start fading in iTunes.

'''seconds_left = 7'''

This is the number of seconds left in the kJams track before the auto crossfade begins.

'''fade_step = 5'''

This is the percentage increment of which the volume is increased or decreased.

'''fade_delay = .2'''

This is the number of seconds waited between each fade_step.

'''max_volume = 80'''

This is the maximum volume you want set for both kJams and iTunes.

'''min_volume = 0'''

This is the minimum volume you want set for both kJams and iTunes.

If you're still looking for the older version:

Try this: [http://www.kjams.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=265 Crossfade between kJams and iTunes]

Scripting

2009-10-06T22:43:31Z

Oss:

You can use AppleScript to cause kJams Pro to export your songs to QuickTime format.

Here is an example script for kJams:

tell application "kJams Pro"
-- returns the version of kJams that is running
--version

-- a test property, returns false if kJams is not crashed. set this to true to make kJams crash
--crash
--set crash to true

-- it is okay to add the same song twice from a script, it will only be added once
-- it is also okay if the song is on a CD, it won't actually add to the library in that case
-- must pass a POSIX path
set songID to add to library "/Volumes/SGB0001 - Free Style Jazz Volume 1/7 The Lady Is A Tramp.aiff"

if songID is not 0 then
-- POSIX path for output folder, tilde is okay for user folder
export songID encoder "QuickTime Movie" preset "Animation / AAC Best" folder "~/Desktop"
end if

-- get or set the volume of mics and speakers. volume level goes from 0 to 100
set kSpeakers to 0
set kMicrophone_1 to 1

set volume kSpeakers level 50
get volume kMicrophone_1

-- you can get the current time, the remaining time, or the absolute duration of the currently playing song.
-- curT is in floating point seconds
set kCurSongTime_DURATION to 0
set kCurSongTime_CURRENT to 1
set kCurSongTime_REMAINING to 2

set curT to get time kCurSongTime_CURRENT
end tell

Try this: [http://www.kjams.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=265 Crossfade between kJams and iTunes]

I'll (oss) be updating this script as soon as Dave implements exposes another item to AppleScript. The script is going to be re-written in python, using the appscript module. Python is my language of choice, so I'll be more comfortable. More comfortable = more features :). I'll leave the old one around for folks who are used to it.

or try this (For use with [[Remote Control]] software):

set kScriptCommand_PLAY_PAUSE to 1
set kScriptCommand_STOP to 2
set kScriptCommand_BACK_REWIND to 3
set kScriptCommand_NEXT to 4
set kScriptCommand_VOL_UP to 5
set kScriptCommand_VOL_DOWN to 6
set kScriptCommand_VOL_MUTE to 7
set kScriptCommand_PITCH_UP to 8
set kScriptCommand_PITCH_DOWN to 9
set kScriptCommand_PITCH_NORMAL to 10
set kScriptCommand_SAVE to 11
set kScriptCommand_SAVE to 11
set kScriptCommand_TEMPO_UP to 12
set kScriptCommand_TEMPO_DOWN to 13
set kScriptCommand_TEMPO_NORMAL to 14
set kScriptCommand_FULL_SCREEN to 15
set kScriptCommand_CAM_POWER to 16
set kScriptCommand_CAM_SHOOT to 17

tell application "kJams Pro"
docommand kScriptCommand_PLAY_PAUSE
end tell