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Setting up your Pacamara Ristretto

Before you get started, make sure that you have everything you need. Then you’ll be ready to:

  1. Install (or update) the Kyma application on a host computer (Windows or macOS)
  2. Start your Pacamara for the first time
  3. Familiarize yourself with the ports on the back of the Pacamara
  4. Incorporate the Pacamara into your studio workflow or live performance setup
  5. Dive into the Kyma sound design environment

Installation

  • Pacamara Ristretto APU
  • Set up your Pacamara
    • Preparing your studio
    • 1. Install the Kyma app
      • — macOS
      • — Windows
    • 2. Start for the first time
      • — Register the software
      • — Register for an Organization
    • 3. Explore the connections
      • — USB-C PD power input
      • — Gigabit Ethernet port
      • — USB 2.0 ports
      • — USB-C port
        • — Connected to a Computer
        • — Connected to an Audio/MIDI device
      • — Built-in 3.5 mm audio
      • — Built-in Wi-Fi access point
    • 4. Integration
      • — Routing Audio and MIDI in Kyma
      • — Routing Audio and MIDI on your Computer
      • — Using External Controllers with Kyma
        • — Kyma Control for the iPad
        • — Using OSC with Kyma
      • — Compatible Audio Interfaces
      • — Compatible MIDI Devices
    • 5. Dive into Kyma
      • Kyma 7 Video Tutorials
      • Kyma X Tutorials
    • Troubleshooting

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