Getting started
TouchMe
Playtron
Synths & Software
Troubleshooting
TouchMe quick-start guide
Congratulations on getting your new TouchMe device and welcome to the Playtronica family! In this really short guide, we will teach in 4 simple steps how to set up your new TouchMe device and start making music with it.
Ready? Set...Go!
1. Дonnect TouchMe to your computer, tablet or smartphone using the provided USB cable.
Note:Ā If you donāt have a standard USB port you may need a Lightning, Micro USB or USB Type-C adaptor. You can get a really versatile 2 in 1 Micro USB and USB Type-CĀ here.
2. With TouchMe already connected to your computer go toĀ Online Synth library. There you can find a collection of free synths.
Note:Ā You must useĀ Google ChromeĀ as a browser since itās the only one with MIDI support. Learn more about MIDIĀ here.
3. Touch both ends of the device like in the image below and you will be playing.
4. Itās time to get social! Invite a friend to hold one end of the device. Touch each other and notice how you can now play on each otherās skin! Check the other tutorials onĀ this pageĀ to learn more ways on how to use TouchMe and join ourĀ Facebook communityĀ to get inspired!
Note:Ā TouchMe is not waterproof.
If you canāt find the answer to your question in this tutorial, feel free to ask on theĀ āPlaytronica Friendsā Facebook group
4. Itās time to get social! Invite a friend to hold one end of the device. Touch each other and notice how you can now play on each otherās skin! Check the other tutorials onĀ this pageĀ to learn more ways on how to use TouchMe and join ourĀ Facebook communityĀ to get inspired!
Note:Ā TouchMe is not waterproof.
If you canāt find the answer to your question in this tutorial, feel free to ask on theĀ āPlaytronica Friendsā Facebook group.
Playtron quick-start guide
Congratulations on getting your new Playtron device and welcome to the Playtronica family! In this short guide, we will show you how to set up and start using your new Playtron. Follow the steps below and you will see how simple and effortless it is to start making music using Playtron.
Letās dive into it...
1. Дonnect Playtron to your computer, tablet or smartphone using the provided USB cable.
Note:Ā If you donāt have a standard USB port you may need a Lightning, Micro USB or USB Type-C adaptor. You can get a really versatile 2 in 1 Micro USB and USB Type-CĀ here.
2. With Playtron already connected to your computer go toĀ Online Synth libraryĀ or theĀ Playtronicaās Sampler. On theĀ Online Synth library, you can find a collection of free synths, while onĀ Playtronicaās SamplerĀ you will have an already prepared selection of sounds to trigger using Playtron
Note:Ā You must useĀ Google ChromeĀ as a browser since itās the only one with MIDI support. Learn more about MIDIĀ here.
3. Connect one end of each alligator clip to the desired note input on your Playtron.
4. Attach the other end of each alligator clip to different conductive objects.
CheckĀ hereĀ how to find conductive objects.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each desired note. You can connect up to 16 objects! That corresponds to 16 different music notes.
6. Connect one of the two bottom corners of Playtron to another object. Just like you did in the previous steps. This will allow you to ground your Playtron, a requirement in order to play with it.
7. With one hand touching the object that you just selected to be your ground, touch any of the other objects connected to the notes.
8. Now you can experiment with sound!
Check the other tutorials onĀ this pageĀ to learn more ways on how to use Playtron and get inspired! JoinĀ Playtronica Friends on FacebookĀ and share with us how you use your Playtron.
Note:Ā Playtron is not waterproof.
If you canāt find the answer to your question in this tutorial, feel free to ask on theĀ āPlaytronica Friendsā Facebook group.
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