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Install the Kyma app

Install Kyma on your host computer:

  • Windows
  • macOS

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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