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Autoswitch Between Soundcard and Internal Speakers?
Jul 11 2013 | 9:44 am
Is there a way to switch automatically within Max between an external soundcard and the computers internal speakers?
So, as an example, the default is for a self generating patch to play over internal speakers but then when receiving a random bang, switches to outputting to an external soundcard (hooked up to larger speakers or a PA system).
- Jul 11 2013 | 11:30 amThe adstatus object interfaces to the audio driver. On OSX it is possible to combine several hardware outputs in one aggregate device, which would be a more solid approach.
- Jul 11 2013 | 11:39 amThanks for that. I'm not too clear on using multiple outputs in an aggregate. Once I've got the outputs setup, is it easy to switch using the adstatus object?
- Jul 11 2013 | 11:50 amI think the idea is to set up a multi-channel aggregate where (for instance) channels 1 & 2 are mapped to your internal speakers, and 3 & 4 to your audio interface. Then just use your favorite way to route audio to any of the four outputs.
- Jul 11 2013 | 11:58 amThanks, I get that part... I'm not sure how you then tell adstatus to switch between the two options?
- Jul 11 2013 | 12:12 pmYOu don't have to tell adstatus to do anything. You set it once manually to the aggregate device and then route to the multiple outputs.
- Jul 11 2013 | 12:15 pmAhhh, I see what you mean. Thanks!
