Quickstart Guide

Get started with TimbreSpace in just a few simple steps.

This quick walkthrough of TimbreSpace goes over all of the following steps.

1. Getting Started

Initial setup and basic controls

  1. Ensure TimbreSpace is updated to the latest version
  2. Launch the application and familiarize yourself with the environment
  3. Use eye tracking for selection - look at objects and pinch to interact
  4. Alternatively, physically approach and press buttons when in range

2. Basic Navigation

Essential controls and interface elements

  1. Access the main menu using the thumbs up gesture
  2. Use your other hand to select and open the sample pack browser
  3. Navigate the node browser to access different node types
  4. Practice looking at objects and using pinch gestures for selection

3. Working with Collections

Creating and manipulating sound collections

  1. Load a sample from the browser to create a collection
  2. Activate sound orbs by touch or look-and-pinch (they turn red when selected)
  3. Experiment with feature analysis parameters to modify audio characteristics
  4. Create sequences by connecting nodes - the first node triggers the cascade

4. Advanced Controls

Using triggers and specialized tools

  1. Experiment with trigger nodes for manual activation
  2. Set up clock nodes for BPM-based timing
  3. Try the radius player to select and play multiple nodes
  4. Use the spawner gun to create dynamic, physics-based audio nodes