Getting started

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Getting started

System requirements

  • A computer running windows (it has been reported that [BLOK] can run on Wine, see running blok on Wine for details
  • A sequencer capable of hosting either Buzz or VST plugins

Steps

  • Download [BLOK] here.
  • Install it.
  • Run your sequencer.
  • Make sure it scans for new plugins.
  • Add a new instance of the [BLOK] plugin to your song. (If this fails then you probably require this Visual C++ runtime)
  • Load some of the supplied example files.
  • Use the right mousebutton to select file->clear to start with a new blank patch.
  • Use the same menu to add an Output, an Oscillator and an Envelope.
  • Connect the Envelope to the Oscillator amplitude by clicking out the output and input arrows.
  • Connect the Oscillator output to the Output input.
  • Play on the keyboard! (qwertz corresponds to c,d,e,f,g,a)
  • Play around with all the other blocks, find out what they do and how they sound. (A good first start would be a filter.)
  • Try clicking and rightclicking everywhere, loads of hidden features.
  • When you don't like something you have done, there is always undo. (Go to file->undo or press shift-Z.)
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