Beat Provider Input Processor

Beat Provider Input Processor detects the BPM from the assigned input source and creates a dynamic visual beat of the inputted audio source to be used as a media source inside of Dylos. The BPM information can be applied to Dylos content by using the Sync tab or assigned to a Chase cuelist. Beat Provider Input Processors can use audio from an NDI audio stream, Audio Input, or another Input Slot.

Beat Provider Samples selected audio source and provides a beat based on the detected BPM.   Allowed Source Types NDI Audio Audio Input Input Slot Ableton Link Midi Clock Tap Sync

 

 

 

Creating a Beat Provider Input Processor

If using a Beat Provider Input Processor with an NDI Source, you must first set up NDI.

If using a Beat Provider Input Processor with an Audio Source, you must first set up an Audio Interface.

 

1. Navigate to the Library view, button 5, on the default sidebar of the "Compose" workspace.


2. Select the Input Source Tab at the bottom of the window:
   


3. All slots will be blank if you're starting from scratch. To create one, Right-click or hold EDIT and press an empty slot.
   


4. Select Create Input Source...
   


5.  Select Beat Provider under Processor.
   


6. Select the desired Source Type
   


7. Select the Source
   


8. Press OK

 

Editing a Beat Provider Input Processor

1. To edit a Beat Provider Input Processor, right-click on or hold Edit and select an existing Beat Provider Input Processor.
   



2. Select Show Details

   



3. From the menu below, you can change the properties of the Beat Provider Input Processor.
   

 

Table of Controls

 

Control	Description
	Preview Visualizer: Shows a visual representation of the input processor.   Audio Input Meter: Shows a meter of the incoming audio signal or the embedded NDI audio stream. Beat Display: Shows the generated beat pattern for use as media content. Icon Selector: Changes the meter style shown on the slot thumbnail. - Metronome View - Alternative Beat View - Media View (visual of mappable media content)
	Properties Active/Inactive State: Toggles the state of the Input between Active and Inactive. * The “Inactive” state helps preserve resources on an overloaded system.*   Change Input: Used to select a different source input for this Input. Fixture Selection State: Select the Input as a fixture for making changes using the Channel visualizer (CV) Beats Per Minute: Shows the current detected or operating BPM Ableton Links: Shows the number of active Ableton Links
	This selects if the changes should be made to the default properties of the Input or put into the programmer, like if editing a fixture. Defaults: Used for changing the default state of the Input Programmer: Used for temporary changes recorded into a cue.
	Intensity Output: Sets the Output level of the Beat Provider Input Processor *A value of zero translates to an output of transparent black.   Input Gate: Sets an Audio Input Gate on the incoming audio level of Beat Provider Input Processor Input Gain: Sets the Gain level of Audio input of the Beat Provider Input Processor   Opacity Level: Sets the Opacity level of the Beat Provider Input Processor when used as Media Content. Full: All transparent areas of the input content are shown in opaque black (e.g. useful if you want to map a color palette on it)  Zero: Transparent areas stay transparent
	Gobo Beat Display: Sets the Beat mode between Phase, Flash, Alternate, and Pulse Phase: Beats trigger a fading flash Flash: Beats trigger a flash every beat Alternate: Beats trigger a flash every other beat Pulse: Beats trigger a pulsing fading flash up and down Quantum: **Ask Christian**
	Beam Effects Startup BPM: Starting BPM when beat control is set to "LOCK"  Beat Control: Sets if the input should Track the BPM or Lock onto the BPM set using Startup BPM Beat Fade Time: **Ask Christian** Beat Latency: Sets a positive or negative latency to the beat timing
	CueLists Shows the CueLists currently using the BPM as timing information.