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### Example 01 - Write a sine signal to an audio file.
__caw__ programs are described using a slightly extended form of JSON.
In this example the program is contained in the dictionary labeled `sine_file_01` and
the preceeding fields (e.g. `base_dir`,`proc_dict`,`subnet_dict`, etc.) contain
system parameters that the program needs to compile and run the program.
```
{
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programs: {
example_01: {
sine_file_01: {
durLimitSecs:5.0,
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```
__caw__ programs are described using a slightly extended form of JSON.
In this example the program is contained in the dictionary labeled `example_01` and
the preceeding fields (e.g. `base_dir`,`proc_dict`,`subnet_dict`, etc.) contain
system parameters that the program needs to compile and run the program.
When run this program will write a five second sine signal to an audio file
named `~/src/caw/examples/example_01/out.wav`. The output file name
When executed this program will write a five second sine signal to an audio file
named `~/src/caw/examples/sine_file_01/out.wav`. The output file name
is formed by joining the value of the system parameter `base_dir` with
the name of the program `example_01`.
the name of the program `sine_file_01`.
Run the program like this:
```
caw example.cfg example_01
caw example.cfg sine_file_01
```
__caw__ specify and run a network of virtual processors. The network is
__caw__ programs specify and run a network of virtual processors. The network is
described in the `procs` dictionary.
The line beginning with `osc: {` defines an instance of a `sine_tone` processor
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Based on the `sine_tone` class all the default values for the signal generator
are apparent. With this information it is clear that the audio file
written by `example_01` contains a stereo (`chCnt`=2), 440 Hertz signal
written by `sine_file_01` contains a stereo (`chCnt`=2), 440 Hertz signal
with an amplitude of 0.8.
Note that unless stated otherwise all variables can be either input or output ports for their
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### Example 02: Modulated Sine Signal
This example is an extended version of `example_01` where a low frequency oscillator
This example is an extended version of `sine_file_01` where a low frequency oscillator
is formed using a second `sine_tone` processor and a sample and hold unit. The output
of the sample and hold unit is then used to module the frequency of an audio
of the sample and hold unit is then used to modulate the frequency of an audio
frequency `sine_tone` oscillator.
Note that the LFO output by specifies a 3 Hertz sine signal
with a gain of 110 (220 peak to peak amplitude) and an offset
of 110. The signal is therefore sweeping an amplitude
Note that the LFO output is a 3 Hertz sine signal
with a gain of 110 (220 peak-to-peak amplitude) and an offset
of 440. The signal is therefore sweeping an amplitude
between 330 and 550 which will be treated as frequency values by `osc`.
```
example_02: {
mod_sine_02: {
durLimitSecs:5.0,
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samples it has received. The output is both the value of the first sample in the buffer (`sh.out`)
or the mean of all the values in the buffer (`sh.mean`).
TODO: change the name of the 'ftime' sample and hold variable.
### Example 03: Presets
One of the fundamental features of __caw__ is the ability to build
presets which can set the network or a given processor to a particular state.
presets which can set the network, or a given processor, to a particular state.
`example_02` showed the use of a class preset on the audio oscillator.
`example_03` shows how presets can be specified and applied for the entire network.
`mod_sine_02` showed the use of a class preset on the audio oscillator.
`presets_03` shows how presets can be specified and applied for the entire network.
In this example four network presets are specified in the `presets` statement
and the "a" preset is automatically applied once the network is created
but before it starts to execute.
```
example_03: {
presets_03: {
durLimitSecs:5.0,
preset: "a",
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independently.
One of the simplest ways to address the individual channels of a
processor is by providing a list of value in a preset specification.
processor is by providing a list of values in a preset specification.
Several examples of this are shown in the presets contained in network
`presets` dictionary in `example_03`. For example the preset
`presets` dictionary in `presets_03`. For example the preset
`a.lfo.dc` specifies that the DC offset of first channel of the LFO
should be 880 and the second channel should be 770.
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the same value is applied to all channels.
Note that if a processor specifies a class preset with a `preset`
statement, as in the `osc` processor in `example_02`, or sets
statement, as in the `osc` processor in `mod_sine_02`, or sets
initial values with an `args` statement, these
values will be applied to the processor when it is instantiated, but
may be overwritten when the network preset is applied. For example,
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however if one of the channels does not exist then it uses channel 0.
TODO: Check that this accurately describes preset interpolation.
### Example 04 : Programming
```
program_04: {
durLimitSecs: 10.0,
network {
procs: {
tmr: { class: timer, args:{ period_ms:1000.0 }},
cnt: { class: counter, in: { trigger:tmr.out }, args:{ min:0, max:3, inc:1, init:0, mode:modulo } },
print: { class: print, in: { in:cnt.out, eol_fl:cnt.out }, args:{ text:["my","count"] }}
}
}
}
```
This program demonstrates how __caw__ passes messages between processors.
In this case a timer is generates a pulse every 1000 milliseconds
which in turn increments a modulo 3 counter the value of which is
printed to the console.
This program should output:
```
: my : 0.000000 : count
info: : Entering runtime.
: my : 1.000000 : count
: my : 2.000000 : count
: my : 0.000000 : count
: my : 1.000000 : count
: my : 2.000000 : count
: my : 0.000000 : count
: my : 1.000000 : count
: my : 2.000000 : count
: my : 0.000000 : count
: my : 1.000000 : count
```
Notice that the __print__ processor has an _eol_fl_ variable. When this
variable receives any input it prints the last value in the _text_ list
and then a new line.
### Example 05: Processors with __mult__ inputs
`mult_inputs_05` extends `program_04` by including a __number__ and __add__ processor.
The __number__ processor acts like a register than can hold a single value.
As used here the __number__ processor simply holds the constant value '3'.
The __add__ processor sums the output of _cnt_ and _numb_.
```
mult_inputs_05: {
durLimitSecs: 10.0,
network {
procs: {
tmr: { class: timer, args:{ period_ms:1000.0 }},
cnt: { class: counter, in: { trigger:tmr.out }, args:{ min:0, max:3, inc:1, init:0, mode:modulo } },
numb: { class: number, args:{ value:3 }},
sum: { class: add, in: { in0:cnt.out, in1:numb.value } },
print: { class: print, in: { in0:cnt.out, in1:sum.out, eol_fl:cnt.out }, args:{ text:["cnt","add","count"] }}
}
}
}
```
The notable new concept introduced by this program is the concept of
__mult__ variables. These are variables which can be instantiated
multiple times by referencing them in the `in:{}` statement and
including an integer suffix. The _in_ variable of both __add__ and
__print__ have this attribute specified in their class descriptions.
In this program both of these processors have two `in` variables:
`in0` and `in1`. In practice they may have as many inputs as the
network designer requires.
### Example 06: Connecting __mult__ inputs
```
mult_conn_06: {
durLimitSecs: 5.0,
network: {
procs: {
osc: { class: sine_tone, args: { chCnt:6, hz:[110,220,440,880,1760, 3520] }},
split: { class: audio_split, in:{ in:osc.out }, args: { select:[ 0,0, 1,1, 2,2 ] } },
// Create merge.in0,in1,in2 by iterating across all outputs of 'split'.
merge_a: { class: audio_merge, in:{ in_:split.out_ } },
af_a: { class: audio_file_out, in:{ in:merge_a.out }, args:{ fname:"$/out_a.wav" }}
// Create merge.in0,in1 and connect them to split.out0 and split.out1
merge_b: { class: audio_merge, in:{ in_:split.out0_2 } },
af_b: { class: audio_file_out, in:{ in:merge_b.out }, args:{ fname:"$/out_b.wav" }}
// Create merge.in0,in1 and connect them both to split.out1
merge_c: { class: audio_merge, in:{ in0_2:split.out1 } },
af_c: { class: audio_file_out, in:{ in:merge_c.out }, args:{ fname:"$/out_c.wav" }}
}
}
}
```
TODO:
- poly_merge and audio_merge are identical except for the default input gain.
Change the default input gain to default to 1 and then manually set the initial
input gain to 0 when poly_merge is used to cross fade.
- If a proc inst label has an integer suffix it should be taken as the label-sfx-id
this would allow for using 'mult' connections to multiple source procs without using a poly.
```
g0 : { class: audio_gain, in:{ in:osc.out0 }, args: { gain:0.5}},
g1 : { class: audio_gain, in:{ in:osc.out1 }, args: { gain:0.25}},
g2 : { class: audio_gain, in:{ in:osc.out2 }, args: { gain:0.125}},
merge: { class: audio_merge, in:{ in_:g_.out } },
```
Note that this will have problems if done inside a poly.

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audio_split: {
vars: {
in: { type:audio, flags:["src"], doc:"Audio input." },
select: { type:int, doc:"Give a list of integers where each integer selects an output channel for the associated input channel." }
select: { type:cfg, doc:"Give a list of integers where each integer selects an output channel for the associated input channel." }
igain: { type:coeff, value:1.0, doc:"Audio gain for each input channel." }
ogain: { type:coeff, value:1.0, doc:"Audio gain for each output channel." }
out: { type:audio, doc:"Audio output." },
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}
}
audio_duplicate: {
vars: {
in: { type:audio, flags:["src"], doc:"Audio input."},
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audio_merge: {
vars: {
in0: { type:audio, flags:["src"], doc:"First audio input." },
in1: { type:audio, flags:["src"], doc:"Second audio input." },
in2: { type:audio, flags:["src","src_opt"], doc:"Third audio input." },
in3: { type:audio, flags:["src","src_opt"], doc:"Fourth audio input." },
in4: { type:audio, flags:["src","src_opt"], doc:"Fifth audio input." },
in5: { type:audio, flags:["src","src_opt"], doc:"Sixth audio input." },
in6: { type:audio, flags:["src","src_opt"], doc:"Seventh audio input." },
in7: { type:audio, flags:["src","src_opt"], doc:"Eigth audio input." },
gain: { type:coeff, value:1.0, doc:"Audio gain for each selected (output) channel." }
in: { type:audio, flags:["src", "mult"], doc:"Audio input channel." },
gain: { type:coeff, value: 1, flags:["src", "mult"], doc:"Input channel gain." },
out_gain: { type:coeff, value: 1, doc:"Output gain" },
out: { type:audio, doc:"Audio output. Channel count is the sum of the input channel count." },
}
}
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}
},
poly_merge: {
vars: {
in: { type:audio, flags:["src", "mult"], doc:"Audio input channel." },
gain: { type:coeff, value: 0, flags:["src", "mult"], doc:"Input channel gain." },
out_gain: { type:coeff, value: 1, doc:"Output gain" },
out: { type:audio, doc:"Audio output." },
}
},
print: {
vars: {
in: { type:all, flags:["mult"], doc: "Value to print." },

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programs: {
example_01: {
sine_file_01: {
durLimitSecs:5.0,
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}
example_02: {
mod_sine_02: {
durLimitSecs:5.0,
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}
}
example_03: {
presets_03: {
durLimitSecs:5.0,
preset: "a",
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}
}
example_04: {
program_04: {
maxCycleCount: 10,
durLimitSecs: 10.0,
network {
procs: {
tmr: { class: timer, args:{ period_ms:1000.0 }},
cnt: { class: counter, in: { trigger:tmr.out }, args:{ min:0, max:3, inc:1, init:0, mode:clip, out_type:uint }}
numb: { class: number,
add: { class: add, in: { in0:cnt.out, in1:cnt.out }, }
cnt: { class: counter, in: { trigger:tmr.out }, args:{ min:0, max:3, inc:1, init:0, mode:modulo } },
print: { class: print, in: { in:cnt.out, eol_fl:cnt.out }, args:{ text:["my","count"] }}
}
}
}
log: { class: print, in: { in0:cnt.out, in1:add.out, eol_fl:add.out }, args:{ text:["a","b","c"] }}
mult_inputs_05: {
durLimitSecs: 10.0,
network: {
procs: {
tmr: { class: timer, args:{ period_ms:1000.0 }},
cnt: { class: counter, in: { trigger:tmr.out }, args:{ min:0, max:3, inc:1, init:0, mode:modulo } },
numb: { class: number, args:{ value:3 }},
sum: { class: add, in: { in0:cnt.out, in1:numb.value } },
print: { class: print, in: { in0:cnt.out, in1:sum.out, eol_fl:cnt.out }, args:{ text:["cnt","add","count"] }}
}
}
}
mult_conn_06: {
durLimitSecs: 5.0,
network: {
procs: {
osc: { class: sine_tone, args: { chCnt:6, hz:[110,220,440,880,1760, 3520] }},
split: { class: audio_split, in:{ in:osc.out }, args: { select:[ 0,0, 1,1, 2,2 ] } },
// Create merge.in0,in1,in2 by iterating across all outputs of 'split'.
merge_a: { class: audio_merge, in:{ in_:split.out_ } },
af_a: { class: audio_file_out, in:{ in:merge_a.out }, args:{ fname:"$/out_a.wav" }}
// Create merge.in0,in1 and connect them to split.out0 and split.out1
merge_b: { class: audio_merge, in:{ in_:split.out0_2 } },
af_b: { class: audio_file_out, in:{ in:merge_b.out }, args:{ fname:"$/out_b.wav" }}
// Create merge.in0,in1 and connect them both to split.out1
merge_c: { class: audio_merge, in:{ in0_2:split.out1 } },
af_c: { class: audio_file_out, in:{ in:merge_c.out }, args:{ fname:"$/out_c.wav" }}
}
}
}
}