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Overview
Overview
When implementing EDI (Electronic Digital Instrument), it's crucial to ensure the necessary expertise and adress the technical and logictical requirements.
Getting Started with Ensemble
Getting Started with Ensemble
Provide adequate ensemble rooms for rehearsals and additional spaces for individual production.
In the ensemble room, ensure there is a designated area with clear sound reproduction from the PA system, and a table or stand for one or more control surfaces. The equipment should be adjustable in height and portable.
Stereo audio cable between the mixer and computer or external audio interface. If using the latter, you may also ned a USB adapter between the computer and audio interface, along with power outlets for the laptop charger etc.
Dedicated audio signal for live processing or for tempo information from other ensemble members. This can be sourced from the mixer if the audio comes in there, but often a simple channel splitter is preferred. Additionally, the EDI setup should include an audio interface with audio input and preamp.
Synchronizing multiple EDI musicians requires a local network for communication between the computers in and a function like Ableton Link in the chosen software. Both LAN and WLAN can be used.
External screen, projector, or smartboard in the ensemble room.
An Example of a Stationary EDI Setup
An Example of a Stationary EDI Setup
While the instrument EDI can be configures in various ways with different components, basic kits can be created for use by teachers and students.
Based on what our research project, such a kit could include:
Grid controller
Audio inteface
Laptop with installed EDI software
In this setup, multiple control surfaces are used, such as a grid controller and MIDI keyboard with knobs and pads. All devices are connected to a USB hub for easy setup. The audio interface is also connected to the same USB hub for direct power supply from the computer.
An Example of a Mobile EDI Setup
An Example of a Mobile EDI Setup
Even though it might be beneficial for the instrumentalist to connect, create, and shape the instrument independently, these kits are designed for flexibility while promoting portability, reducing the risk of incomplete EDI instruments, lowering the entry barrier, and a shortening setup time.
By assembling these components in a portable rack or similar, the components can be pre-connected. Users can add MIDI keyboards, drum pads, microphones etc., as needed to customize the instrument.
Depending on the needs, these kits can be borrowed for short or long periods for lessons, practice, and training.
Getting Started with Instrumental teaching
Getting Started with Instrumental teaching
Room with suitable acoustics and space for setting up EDI stations ergonomically.
Speakers/studio monitors and mixer to balance sound between student and teacher.
External screen with optional screen sharing.
Access to control surfaces.
Local network access.
Tips
Tips
Allocate time before or during lessons for setting up and connecting equipment that cannot be permanently installed.
If the room lack WiFi, use phone tethering for timecode sync between computers.
Create good conditions for students' practice.
To save time at the start of the lesson, use fixed EDI stations with audio interfaces and various control surfaces connected. Place these for good visual communication with the ensemble, functionality for clear sound reproduction from the PA, and good ergonomics.
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