[Maxime]

The forum is update. If you have any trouble, please contact hello@bazik-vj.com

[Maxime]

Work in progress 🙂

[Maxime]

The version linked on this post work on my Mojave, but i’m waiting a feedback form Apple about my developper licence and a framework point.

[Maxime]

I’m working on a new Update for Mojave, it’s coming soon 🙂

[Maxime]

You can try erase your PRAM before launch this version ? Normally it will ask you about Mic Input autorisation…

[Maxime]

On Mac OSX, you can have a disk issue.

The link with solution: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203538

[Maxime]

Sorry i just check my file, just a “;” in excess.

Hope this one work !

[Maxime]

Here is a new package of Bazik, update with app permission for mic input. You can try it.

I’m looking to find a Mojave Mac to try it too.

[Maxime]

Thanks John for your feedback.

The new Mac OS (Mojave) have new security filter, and Bazik was not create with the last Mojave SDK, that’s why he don’t ask you for permission at launch…

Have you try reset your PRAM ? After reboot, apps starts to ask for permission, maybe it’s work, but i don’t have a Mojave at home to try.

I create a new package with this update and post it soon 🙂

[Maxime]

Here is a good way for testing mic input… but you have probably done all of this step.

https://www.onlinemictest.com/microphone-settings/mac-os-x/

Please give me your OS and MacBook spec so i can check it.

[Maxime]

Thanks for your reply and ideas 😉

[Maxime]

Hmm looks strange, but has you know, Bazik wasn’t full tested on Windows 10… With OSC touch, i can imagine you have try my template ?

[Maxime]

Is your problem solve ? We can try an offline activation if not…

[Maxime]

A new sketchup Model is available here…

Wanna hack a 3D model ?

1. Use Sketch’Up or other software and create your 3D files. 

2. Export as 3DS file. 

3. Open Bazik Data folder, data/3d/

4. Rename your model (example cross.3ds) and replaces the existing model.

5. Try it in Bazik !

Tips :

– Make a copy of Bazik so you can try without lost something.

– You don’t have to relaunch Bazik, simply relaunch the preset.

– My model length is approximately 50cm in Sketch’Up. Try yours with different scale.

Share your creation !

[Maxime]

There is 2 ways for the moment :

– Edit a 3D model (in the pic cross.3ds)

Or edit / create GLSL files.

[Maxime]

Maybe the Mac Pro have some new specs. Send your app via private mail so we can solved that problem.

[Maxime]

Hello SavageLand !

Are you on PC or Mac ?

Check here : http://bazik-vj.com/play-with-glsl/

All your Frag/Files are in the data/presets/ folder, just delete it and it’s ok.

[Maxime]

@chrisvids 

Always on Windows 7 ? I know the problem with some USB hardware but your problem sound strange…

[Maxime]

Hmm if you register online, you don’t have to reactive any times … Are you on Mac or Pc ?

[Maxime]

Yeah !

[Maxime]

Example :

Shader Toy Source
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////
void mainImage( out vec4 fragColor, in vec2 fragCoord )
{
vec2 uv = (2.0*fragCoord.xy – iResolution.xy) / iResolution.yy;
uv *= 1.1;

float w = 2.0*fwidth(uv.x);
float t = 0.02;
float r = 1.0;

float s;
if (mod(iTime, 2.0) < 1.0) {
s = smoothstep(-w/2.0, w/2.0, length(uv) – r);
} else {
s = smoothstep(-w/2.0, w/2.0, abs(length(uv) – r) – t/2.0);
}

fragColor = vec4(s, s, s, 1.0);
}

Bazik file

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////
void main( void )
{
vec2 uv = (2.0*gl_FragCoord.xy – resolution.xy) / resolution.yy;
uv *= 1.1;

float w = 2.0*fwidth(uv.x);
float t = 0.02;
float r = 1.0;

float s;
if (mod(time, 2.0) < 1.0) {
s = smoothstep(-w/2.0, w/2.0, length(uv) – r);
} else {
s = smoothstep(-w/2.0, w/2.0, abs(length(uv) – r) – t/2.0);
}

gl_FragColor = vec4(s, s, s, 1.0);
}

[Maxime]

Yes i can understand that. 

In fact, convert a ShaderToy source to a Bazik file is really easy if you have some skills in code.

GLSL langage in a “unfriendly” langage, so newby can’t use it quickly. That’s why we never publish a step-by-step tutorial…

If you’re able to create or understand a GLSL file, put it in Bazik is simple 🙂 

The hard part is to learn the GLSL langage.

[Maxime]

I just quickly create 3 GLSL presets about Christmas. 

 

If you have any skills with code, you can edit .frag files.

Hope you like it !

[Maxime]

Hello !

You can use some GLSL shader for custom content, but Bazik was not create for “figurativ” content, just some shapes in move in an abstract style 🙂

In my case, i use a specific color panel (white, red, gray) and presets Part01,02 and 07, because they are looking like snow fail.

[Maxime]

Never try, but i’m curious about that, and thanks for the link 🙂

[Maxime]

Hi Mpono,

I have the same trouble some time.

I used this tips : http://osxdaily.com/2013/07/19/disappearing-mouse-cursor-mac-os-x/

I have a fix for that in the next update, but they are delayed by other issues.

[Maxime]

Work with Lemur must be easy as a Midi controller. Do you think Lemur App or Lemur Hardware ?

[Maxime]

I just make a kind of project agenda for the next year, and i probably work on Bazik in September.

I will focus on content : more content, more possibility of custom content from pictures, 3D object or vector files. Mixing 2 presets is probably come with.

But for that, i need to completely change my framework, because the current one take me a lot of time for the Windows version, and so i can’t make a quick update.

In any cases, the user community is small, but passionate and benevolent. I would never forget those who have already made the effort to pay for my work 🙂

[Maxime]

Bazik is the best of Dj that would focus on their music performance. Bazik can run fully automatically, just by listen your dj set. Any MIDI device can be mapped on Bazik, from a simple keyboard to a mixing controler or sequencer…

But create your own content can be tricky; you need some skills with Shaders and code.

[Maxime]

This software is probably a perfect friend for Bazik PC users that have trouble with audio input.

http://vb-audio.pagesperso-orange.fr/Voicemeeter/banana.htm

Thanks to Nigel from Green Hippo to share me this tips !

[Maxime]

Hello Koochey !

To be honest, i currently work on other exciting project, but i always keep an eye on Bazik, and when i’ve got more time, i will work back on Bazik. For the moment, it is stable on current OS, so there is an interesting tool that few people exploit for now.

In any case, Bazik is not dead 🙂

[Maxime]

Hi guys!

Just some words about my work. It’s difficult for me to update Bazik because OS evolved and… Windows developement is currently in a major step with Win 10 and Universal app, and there is lot of new things and good practice to learn. To be honest, i regulary ask myself if i continue with Windows…

Thanks for your suggestions, and get in touch 🙂

[Maxime]

Your right John. 

The updater as some troubles, that’s why I need to work on an other way for next update.

The best way for update now is to download the last version on the home page. If you need, you can get your data folder in your oldest version and drag and drop it into the last version (replace all the path) so you can get your preferences. 

[Maxime]

Only good suggestions !

Just about removing a preset, simply hit “w” key for hide it in the preset panel, or drag and drop them in the order you want.

 

[Maxime]

Your absolutely right about Ableton Link, this is the new way for Sync performance.

About the Mixer, i dont know if it must be inside Bazik or external. I like modular approach, Bazik is “just” a synth, that you can plug in a mixer like Resolume or other. That’s why I was thinking about a simple AV mixer with Channels and Blend modes as you say.

But i love your idea of 2 decks and a simple mixer, like DJ software. Think think …

[Maxime]

Hello Chris, thanks for your interrest in Bazik !

Normally, every sound inputs are available in Option Panel “Select Sound Input”. I know that there is some troubles on the Windows 7, specially with USB Mic or Webcam, but your case is more complexe. Maybe the ASIO driver from the K2 create something wrong.

The new version of Bazik (currently in progress ) used a different way for sound input (and manage USB SoundCard with Multi inputs) but you have to wait for this.

Actually, use an USB microphone can cause problems. If you are interesting, we can work together the next week on this point 🙂

[Maxime]

@ skulpture

Ipad / Ipad pro version make sense for me, to have a compact hardware solution 🙂

About the Pro version with 2 decks, it’s a good idea; what do you think about a stand alone 4 channels mixer, so you can add 1/2/3 Bazik and maybe other syphon softwares ?

[Maxime]

Hi John, and happy new year !

I’m currently work on the project (some hours pro week) but i’m alone on the project, and have an other job because Bazik is an “users success”, not a “commercial success” (average 100 licences today).

I want to be honest and think about the economic model so you can continue to use the software, and I can earn enough money to invest time in this amazing project. And your help is really helpful !

Maybe a crowfunding ? But I’m not good for communication, marketing campaign…

Maybe a PRO version with more features and more expensive ? But I’m not sure people want spend more money, and I can understand that…

Any other ideas ?

An other point is the PC version. It take me a lot of time, but not a creative time, just “compatible/debug” time… and the PC hardware world is really complex… Lot of work for… just some users. But I love the idea that this software can be use on every computer.

__________

Now about features, there is lot of ideas on the desk !

– Shortcut Spout / OSC

Just add keyboard shortcuts for active / unactive

– Syphon input
So we can imagine chain some Bazik !

– Add text and pictures

Work is in progress 😉

– Easy create/edit preset

Really ? Yes it is possible, with a simple control script, but it’s a long work…

– Hue Slider

In fact, I would like to completely redesign the effect part with new possibility 🙂

– Ipad version

Why not ? It can be cool to have a small hardware solution.

– Hardware module

A dedicated controller ? A friendly dmx module ?

– Secret project

Bazik is the first step of a global project, more informations in 2016.

__________

In any cases, Bazik would continue, because it is the software I always wanna have, and i love it for my party 🙂

And you, what do you think about the future of Bazik ?

[Maxime]

Thanks guy for support, and I really work in this way : Bazik can be used standalone, but has been create to be a cool visual plugin.

[Maxime]

Double click on the effect value (text part) for reset value.

H = hide the render window (useful with Syphon/Spout)

Some users like Mike suggest me some keyboard shortcuts for the next release : 

Active/Unactive Syphon

Active/Unactive OSC

Any others suggestions ?

[Maxime]

Hi Broni, this is a very good question, and I just see there is nothing on the support about that.

1 to 8 = Active / Unactive effect

C = random color 1

V = random color 2

B = random color 3

N = random color 4
SPACE = break
↑ ↓ = shift current preset
←→ = switch between presets

[Maxime]

Hy Broni ! 

For the moment, this a hack, and it’s not a perfect way to insert logo. 

But you can try to insert your own model, just make a clone of your app, so you don’t take any risks 🙂

[Maxime]

I will add shortcut for the next release. Work in progress 🙂

If you have any other suggestions, please share it !

[Maxime]

Hi Mike,

I don’t understand why your sound detection is mute when you use the options tab.

But a Keyboard shorcut for Spout and OSC is a nice idea.

What are you make with OSC ? Any pics or samples maybe ?

[Maxime]

Cool 🙂

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