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I am trying to figure out how to count loops with the groove~ object. The right outlet apparently oscillates between 0. and 1. as the loop plays, at least its suppose to, I think. So every time the loop restarts it should output a 0. right? Well it seems that's not the case. I can't figure this out. Whats going on with groove's right outlet? I have searched the forum with no avail. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

counting-loops-with-groove

The right outlet outputs a ramping signal going from 0 to 1 for synchronisation purposes. You can see it if you connect a [number~] box. Here is one method of counting loops. You might want to look at the use of [snapshot~] in the helpfile as well.

Ok so I was on the right track. I was using the edge~ object but had it set ==~ 0 which for whatever reason didn't bang... Either way ==~1 was the better choice and consequently gets me where I need to go. Yea, I have been using snapshot to output the numerical data of the right groove outlet and then using that with line and groove to show playback position. Thanks for the help!

On Dec 1, 2008, at 11:56 AM, Nathan wrote:

> So every time the loop restarts it should output a 0. right? Well it 

It is the percentage of the file played, so depending on several 

factors is will never really reach 0. or 1. exactly.

This approach might be good enough for you:

> So every time the loop restarts it should output a 0. right? Well it  
> seems that's not the case.

It is the percentage of the file played, so depending on several  
factors is will never really reach 0. or 1. exactly.

Chris Muir
cbm@well.com	
http://www.xfade.com

Counting Loops with groove~