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Web audio API tutorials and how-to list

2013-05-13T05:12:57Z

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Web Audio API tutorials,how-to's and resource list

2013-05-13T05:11:49Z

Taoist: Created page with " ==Getting started with audio context== http://www.html5rocks.com/en/tutorials/webaudio/intro/ ==Playing a sound== {{#widget:YouTube|id=1wYTkZVQKzs|width=640|height=480}} ..."

==Getting started with audio context==
http://www.html5rocks.com/en/tutorials/webaudio/intro/

==Playing a sound==

{{#widget:YouTube|id=1wYTkZVQKzs|width=640|height=480}}

==How to build a synth==

{{#widget:YouTube|id=-GK4oEr-XKA |width=640|height=480}}

==How to create oscillators==

{{#widget:YouTube|id=oHBx_kMmsRE|width=640|height=480}}

==Web Audio API book==

http://www.amazon.com/Web-Audio-API-Boris-Smus/dp/1449332684

Web audio API tutorials and how-to list

2013-05-13T05:11:03Z

User talk:Cesar Vaz

2013-05-13T01:33:23Z

Taoist: Welcome!

'''Welcome to ''WikiAudio''!'''
We hope you will contribute much and well.
You will probably want to read the [[Help:Contents|help pages]].
Again, welcome and have fun! [[User:Taoist|Taoist]] ([[User talk:Taoist|talk]]) 21:33, 12 May 2013 (EDT)

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2013-05-13T01:33:23Z

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2013-05-12T22:10:22Z

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2013-05-12T22:10:22Z

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I now work for Focusrite, used to work for Soundcraft.
I play drums in a covers band called Marchant. http://www.lemonrock.com/marchant

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2013-05-12T22:09:37Z

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2013-05-12T22:09:37Z

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I am a professor of recording arts at a technological college.

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2013-05-12T22:08:41Z

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User:Brent Giles

2013-05-12T22:08:41Z

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I am an electrical engineer doing design work for a video conferencing device. I've seen some references on some of the wikiaudio pages that have been helpful and would like to learn more and maybe even contribute some information

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2013-05-12T22:07:57Z

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2013-05-12T22:07:56Z

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Audio test engineer at Microsoft working in the audio pipeline for Windows products for the past 6 years. In addition I have been writing, and producing electronic music since 1990. Avid collector of analog synthesizers.

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Web Audio API:Oscillator with pitch and waveform slider

2013-03-06T04:08:18Z

Taoist:

Below is working code that displays an image which can be clicked to turn on and off an oscillator. There are additional pitch and waveform sliders that can be used to modify the oscillator. The image files ('''on.png''' & '''off.png''') should be replaced with your own images. The click.wav can either be ignored or replaced with a "click" sound to create a theatrical effect analogous to a switch being "clicked on/off".

<source>

<!DOCTYPE html>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>toggleSwitch</title>

<link rel="stylesheet" href="http://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jqueryui/1.7.2/themes/hot-sneaks/jquery-ui.css" type="text/css" />
<script type="text/javascript" src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.7.2/jquery.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jqueryui/1.8.21/jquery-ui.min.js"></script>


<audio id="bgm" src="click.wav" preload="auto" autobuffer = "true" > </audio>
<script>
function playClickSound(filename){
var snd = new Audio(filename);
snd.play();
}
</script>



<input type="image" src= "off.png" value="play" class ="off" id="btn1" />
<p>Pitch</p>
<input id="pitch" type="range" min="5" max="500" step="1" value="50"/>
<p>Wave</p>
<input id="oscType" type="range" min="0" max="4" step="1" value="0"/>

<script>

buttonClickResult = function (){
var button = document.getElementById('btn1');
button.onclick = function buttonClicked()
{

if(button.className=="off") //if class name is "off"
{
button.className="on"; // assign it to "on" and....
button.src='on.png';
oscOn (); // assign it's scr img
playClickSound('click.wav');
}
else if(button.className=="on") //if class name IS "on"
{
button.className="off"; //Change it to "off"
button.src='off.png'; // and assign it a different src image
playClickSound('click.wav');
oscillator.disconnect();
}

}
};

buttonClickResult();

context = new webkitAudioContext(); // This is the first line of code you always need with the Web Audio API

oscOn = function(){ // wrap code in function
oscillator = context.createOscillator(), // create oscillator

gainNode = context.createGainNode(); // Declare gain node
oscillator.connect(gainNode); // Connect sine wave to gain node
gainNode.connect(context.destination); // Connect gain node to "speakers"
gainNode.gain.value = .1; // This is the volume.
oscillator.noteOn(0); // Play sine wave
document.getElementById('pitch').addEventListener('change', function() {
oscillator.frequency.value = this.value;
});

document.getElementById('oscType').addEventListener('change', function() {
oscillator.type = this.value;
});

};

</script>

</source>

==Video==
{{#widget:YouTube|id= -GK4oEr-XKA |width=640|height=480}}

[[category:HTML-5]]
[[category:Programming]]
[[category:Web Audio]]
[[category:Web Audio API|Oscillator with pitch and waveform slider]]

User:Taoist

2013-02-25T00:19:43Z

Taoist:

__NOTOC__

== Steps ==

===For Mac OS Snow Leopard===

If you want to save any of the data on the disk, back it up by copying it to a CD or another hard drive. Formatting will destroy ALL of the data on the disk. (''I would explain how to backup data as part of this article or link to relevant article'')

'''1.''' The first step is to connect your hard drive to the computer. The hard drive can be connected via either a [[USB]] or [[Firewire]] connection. Below is an image demonstrating how to connect via a USB port.

[[File:Connect drive.jpg]]

'''2.''' Upon connecting the drive to the computer if it is not formatted you will receive a dialog box informing you that the drive is not readable by the computer.

[[File:MacOS_DiskNotRead.png]]

'''3.''' In this case click the Initialize button and you will be taken to the disk utility window. If your disk has already been formatted you will need to open the disk utility window manually. You can do this by going to the spotlight search and searching for "Disk utility". When it appears click on it.

[[File:SpotlightDrive.jpg]]

'''4.''' In the Window that appears select the hard drive you would like to format and click erase

[[File:Choose and erase.jpg]]

Select the format type of your disk. You will be presented with 6 options.
====Mac OS Extended (Journaled)====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''
====Mac OS Extended====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''
====Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive,Journaled)====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''
====Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive)====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''
====MS-DOS (FAT)====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''
====exFAT====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''

'''5.''' Now name your drive

[[File:Name drive.jpg]]

'''6.''' After you've named your drive clock the erase button.

[[File:Erase_button.jpg‎]]

'''7.''' You will be prompted with a list of 4 different options for how to erase your drives data. Each option is explained. Read each one carefully. Then click OK

[[File:EraseDrive.jpg]]

'''8.''' Your hard drive will begin formatting and will appear on the desktop as soon as it's complete.

==END OF SECTION==

=== For Windows XP ===
# If you want to save any of the data on the disk, back it up by copying it to a CD or another hard drive. Formatting will destroy ALL of the data on the disk.
# Use the Windows XP CD-ROM to boot the computer.
# Select the "Recovery Console" option.
# At the prompt, type FORMAT C:
# Also open computer, then right click "local disk (c:)", select "format...", click start.

=== For Windows 9x (95, 98, Me) ===
# If you want to save any of the data on the disk, back it up by copying it to a CD or another hard drive. Formatting will destroy ALL of the data on the disk.
# Use a startup floppy (sometimes called a "boot disk") to obtain a DOS prompt.
# Type FORMAT C:

=== For Linux or BSD ===
# Boot from a livecd
# Open a terminal window (usually something like xterm or konsole)
# Log in as root by typing ''su'' or ''sudo -i''
# Type ''mkfs.'''ext2''' /dev/hd'''xy''''' where you change the '''ext2''' by the filetype you want (e.g. ext2, ext3, reiserfs,...) and the '''x''' by the letter of your drive and '''y''' by the number of the partition you want to format. (e.g. /dev/hda1, /dev/hdc32,...). Using the -j option (mke2fs -j) will create the ext3 (or journaled) file system that is much more resistant to the unexpected power loss.
# Under Linux, you can also format the hard drive in FAT file system that is readable from Windows (use mkfs.vfat instead of mkfs.ext2). However such partition cannot store the root of the Linux operating system.

== Video ==
{{Video:Format a Hard Drive|}}

== Tips ==
*Partition(s) must be created on a drive before it is formatted.
*Give the process some time to complete. Install your operating system of choice, or use the blank disk for another purpose.
*For more secure formatting, there are programs available which write zeros or garbage characters over the entire disk, making the deleted information unrecoverable.
*C: and /dev/hda are your primary partitions. If you are trying to format another partition or drive, replace C: or hda with the appropriate drive letter, such as D: or /dev/hdb, for example.
*Advanced: Choose a good filesystem for your new partition. For Windows, NTFS is the best option. Linux and BSD are more varied. XFS or EXT3 are good choices. XFS has higher performance, while EXT3 has better recovery. Mac users should use HFS+. Solaris users should definitely choose ZFS. Dragonfly BSD users should consider HAMMERFS.

== Warnings ==
*Make sure that you format the correct drive, and that you have backed up any data you don't want to lose.[[Category:Hard Drives]]
*Hard drives can have multiple partitions, so be sure to check which drive and which partition you're formatting. For example, a C: and D: partition may exist on one drive. It isn't unusual to have them exist out of sequence due to Microsoft's FAT and NTFS partitioning scheme. For example, C: and E: may be partitions on the first drive, and D: may be a partition on the second drive. If in doubt, you a partition tool such as Gparted or Fdisk to determine which partition is on which drive.

== Related wikiHows ==
*[[Add an Extra Hard Drive]]
*[[Convert an Internal Hard Drive to External Via HD Enclosure]]
*[[Fix a Broken Computer Hard Drive]]
*[[Regain Some Hard Drive Space]]

== Sources and Citations ==
*[http://www.build-your-own-computers.com/how-to-partition-a-hard-drive-using-windows-xp.html How To Partition A Hard Drive Using Windows XP]

[[pt:Formatar um HD]]

[[de:Wie man seine Festplatte formatiert]][[es:formatear un disco duro]]

User:Taoist

2013-02-25T00:19:11Z

Taoist:

__NOTOC__

[[Image:New hard drive dock (w eSATA!).jpg|thumb|right|251px]]This article includes the basics for high-level formatting a hard drive.
[[Category:Operating Systems]]

== Steps ==

===For Mac OS Snow Leopard===

If you want to save any of the data on the disk, back it up by copying it to a CD or another hard drive. Formatting will destroy ALL of the data on the disk. (''I would explain how to backup data as part of this article or link to relevant article'')

'''1.''' The first step is to connect your hard drive to the computer. The hard drive can be connected via either a [[USB]] or [[Firewire]] connection. Below is an image demonstrating how to connect via a USB port.

[[File:Connect drive.jpg]]

'''2.''' Upon connecting the drive to the computer if it is not formatted you will receive a dialog box informing you that the drive is not readable by the computer.

[[File:MacOS_DiskNotRead.png]]

'''3.''' In this case click the Initialize button and you will be taken to the disk utility window. If your disk has already been formatted you will need to open the disk utility window manually. You can do this by going to the spotlight search and searching for "Disk utility". When it appears click on it.

[[File:SpotlightDrive.jpg]]

'''4.''' In the Window that appears select the hard drive you would like to format and click erase

[[File:Choose and erase.jpg]]

Select the format type of your disk. You will be presented with 6 options.
====Mac OS Extended (Journaled)====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''
====Mac OS Extended====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''
====Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive,Journaled)====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''
====Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive)====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''
====MS-DOS (FAT)====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''
====exFAT====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''

'''5.''' Now name your drive

[[File:Name drive.jpg]]

'''6.''' After you've named your drive clock the erase button.

[[File:Erase_button.jpg‎]]

'''7.''' You will be prompted with a list of 4 different options for how to erase your drives data. Each option is explained. Read each one carefully. Then click OK

[[File:EraseDrive.jpg]]

'''8.''' Your hard drive will begin formatting and will appear on the desktop as soon as it's complete.

=== For Windows XP ===
# If you want to save any of the data on the disk, back it up by copying it to a CD or another hard drive. Formatting will destroy ALL of the data on the disk.
# Use the Windows XP CD-ROM to boot the computer.
# Select the "Recovery Console" option.
# At the prompt, type FORMAT C:
# Also open computer, then right click "local disk (c:)", select "format...", click start.

=== For Windows 9x (95, 98, Me) ===
# If you want to save any of the data on the disk, back it up by copying it to a CD or another hard drive. Formatting will destroy ALL of the data on the disk.
# Use a startup floppy (sometimes called a "boot disk") to obtain a DOS prompt.
# Type FORMAT C:

=== For Linux or BSD ===
# Boot from a livecd
# Open a terminal window (usually something like xterm or konsole)
# Log in as root by typing ''su'' or ''sudo -i''
# Type ''mkfs.'''ext2''' /dev/hd'''xy''''' where you change the '''ext2''' by the filetype you want (e.g. ext2, ext3, reiserfs,...) and the '''x''' by the letter of your drive and '''y''' by the number of the partition you want to format. (e.g. /dev/hda1, /dev/hdc32,...). Using the -j option (mke2fs -j) will create the ext3 (or journaled) file system that is much more resistant to the unexpected power loss.
# Under Linux, you can also format the hard drive in FAT file system that is readable from Windows (use mkfs.vfat instead of mkfs.ext2). However such partition cannot store the root of the Linux operating system.

== Video ==
{{Video:Format a Hard Drive|}}

== Tips ==
*Partition(s) must be created on a drive before it is formatted.
*Give the process some time to complete. Install your operating system of choice, or use the blank disk for another purpose.
*For more secure formatting, there are programs available which write zeros or garbage characters over the entire disk, making the deleted information unrecoverable.
*C: and /dev/hda are your primary partitions. If you are trying to format another partition or drive, replace C: or hda with the appropriate drive letter, such as D: or /dev/hdb, for example.
*Advanced: Choose a good filesystem for your new partition. For Windows, NTFS is the best option. Linux and BSD are more varied. XFS or EXT3 are good choices. XFS has higher performance, while EXT3 has better recovery. Mac users should use HFS+. Solaris users should definitely choose ZFS. Dragonfly BSD users should consider HAMMERFS.

== Warnings ==
*Make sure that you format the correct drive, and that you have backed up any data you don't want to lose.[[Category:Hard Drives]]
*Hard drives can have multiple partitions, so be sure to check which drive and which partition you're formatting. For example, a C: and D: partition may exist on one drive. It isn't unusual to have them exist out of sequence due to Microsoft's FAT and NTFS partitioning scheme. For example, C: and E: may be partitions on the first drive, and D: may be a partition on the second drive. If in doubt, you a partition tool such as Gparted or Fdisk to determine which partition is on which drive.

== Related wikiHows ==
*[[Add an Extra Hard Drive]]
*[[Convert an Internal Hard Drive to External Via HD Enclosure]]
*[[Fix a Broken Computer Hard Drive]]
*[[Regain Some Hard Drive Space]]

== Sources and Citations ==
*[http://www.build-your-own-computers.com/how-to-partition-a-hard-drive-using-windows-xp.html How To Partition A Hard Drive Using Windows XP]

[[pt:Formatar um HD]]

[[de:Wie man seine Festplatte formatiert]][[es:formatear un disco duro]]

User:Taoist

2013-02-25T00:18:45Z

Taoist:

User:Taoist

2013-02-25T00:17:31Z

Taoist:

[[Image:New hard drive dock (w eSATA!).jpg|thumb|right|251px]]This article includes the basics for high-level formatting a hard drive.
[[Category:Operating Systems]]

== Steps ==

===For Mac OS Snow Leopard===

If you want to save any of the data on the disk, back it up by copying it to a CD or another hard drive. Formatting will destroy ALL of the data on the disk. (''I would explain how to backup data as part of this article or link to relevant article'')

'''1.''' The first step is to connect your hard drive to the computer. The hard drive can be connected via either a [[USB]] or [[Firewire]] connection. Below is an image demonstrating how to connect via a USB port.

[[File:Connect drive.jpg]]

'''2.''' Upon connecting the drive to the computer if it is not formatted you will receive a dialog box informing you that the drive is not readable by the computer.

[[File:MacOS_DiskNotRead.png]]

'''3.''' In this case click the Initialize button and you will be taken to the disk utility window. If your disk has already been formatted you will need to open the disk utility window manually. You can do this by going to the spotlight search and searching for "Disk utility". When it appears click on it.

[[File:SpotlightDrive.jpg]]

'''4.''' In the Window that appears select the hard drive you would like to format and click erase

[[File:Choose and erase.jpg]]

Select the format type of your disk. You will be presented with 6 options.
====Mac OS Extended (Journaled)====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''
====Mac OS Extended====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''
====Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive,Journaled)====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''
====Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive)====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''
====MS-DOS (FAT)====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''
====exFAT====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''

'''5.''' Now name your drive

[[File:Name drive.jpg]]

'''6.''' After you've named your drive clock the erase button.

[[File:Erase_button.jpg‎]]

'''7.''' You will be prompted with a list of 4 different options for how to erase your drives data. Each option is explained. Read each one carefully. Then click OK

[[File:EraseDrive.jpg]]

'''8.''' Your hard drive will begin formatting and will appear on the desktop as soon as it's complete.

=== For Windows XP ===
# If you want to save any of the data on the disk, back it up by copying it to a CD or another hard drive. Formatting will destroy ALL of the data on the disk.
# Use the Windows XP CD-ROM to boot the computer.
# Select the "Recovery Console" option.
# At the prompt, type FORMAT C:
# Also open computer, then right click "local disk (c:)", select "format...", click start.

=== For Windows 9x (95, 98, Me) ===
# If you want to save any of the data on the disk, back it up by copying it to a CD or another hard drive. Formatting will destroy ALL of the data on the disk.
# Use a startup floppy (sometimes called a "boot disk") to obtain a DOS prompt.
# Type FORMAT C:

=== For Linux or BSD ===
# Boot from a livecd
# Open a terminal window (usually something like xterm or konsole)
# Log in as root by typing ''su'' or ''sudo -i''
# Type ''mkfs.'''ext2''' /dev/hd'''xy''''' where you change the '''ext2''' by the filetype you want (e.g. ext2, ext3, reiserfs,...) and the '''x''' by the letter of your drive and '''y''' by the number of the partition you want to format. (e.g. /dev/hda1, /dev/hdc32,...). Using the -j option (mke2fs -j) will create the ext3 (or journaled) file system that is much more resistant to the unexpected power loss.
# Under Linux, you can also format the hard drive in FAT file system that is readable from Windows (use mkfs.vfat instead of mkfs.ext2). However such partition cannot store the root of the Linux operating system.

== Video ==
{{Video:Format a Hard Drive|}}

== Tips ==
*Partition(s) must be created on a drive before it is formatted.
*Give the process some time to complete. Install your operating system of choice, or use the blank disk for another purpose.
*For more secure formatting, there are programs available which write zeros or garbage characters over the entire disk, making the deleted information unrecoverable.
*C: and /dev/hda are your primary partitions. If you are trying to format another partition or drive, replace C: or hda with the appropriate drive letter, such as D: or /dev/hdb, for example.
*Advanced: Choose a good filesystem for your new partition. For Windows, NTFS is the best option. Linux and BSD are more varied. XFS or EXT3 are good choices. XFS has higher performance, while EXT3 has better recovery. Mac users should use HFS+. Solaris users should definitely choose ZFS. Dragonfly BSD users should consider HAMMERFS.

== Warnings ==
*Make sure that you format the correct drive, and that you have backed up any data you don't want to lose.[[Category:Hard Drives]]
*Hard drives can have multiple partitions, so be sure to check which drive and which partition you're formatting. For example, a C: and D: partition may exist on one drive. It isn't unusual to have them exist out of sequence due to Microsoft's FAT and NTFS partitioning scheme. For example, C: and E: may be partitions on the first drive, and D: may be a partition on the second drive. If in doubt, you a partition tool such as Gparted or Fdisk to determine which partition is on which drive.

== Related wikiHows ==
*[[Add an Extra Hard Drive]]
*[[Convert an Internal Hard Drive to External Via HD Enclosure]]
*[[Fix a Broken Computer Hard Drive]]
*[[Regain Some Hard Drive Space]]

== Sources and Citations ==
*[http://www.build-your-own-computers.com/how-to-partition-a-hard-drive-using-windows-xp.html How To Partition A Hard Drive Using Windows XP]

[[pt:Formatar um HD]]

[[de:Wie man seine Festplatte formatiert]][[es:formatear un disco duro]]

User:Taoist

2013-02-25T00:16:56Z

Taoist:

[[Image:New hard drive dock (w eSATA!).jpg|thumb|right|251px]]This article includes the basics for high-level formatting a hard drive.
[[Category:Operating Systems]]

== Steps ==

===For Mac OS Snow Leopard===

If you want to save any of the data on the disk, back it up by copying it to a CD or another hard drive. Formatting will destroy ALL of the data on the disk. (''I would explain how to backup data as part of this article or link to relevant article'')

'''1.''' The first step is to connect your hard drive to the computer. The hard drive can be connected via either a [[USB]] or [[Firewire]] connection. Below is an image demonstrating how to connect via a USB port.

[[File:Connect drive.jpg]]

'''2.''' Upon connecting the drive to the computer if it is not formatted you will receive a dialog box informing you that the drive is not readable by the computer.

[[File:MacOS_DiskNotRead.png]]

'''3.''' In this case click the Initialize button and you will be taken to the disk utility window. If your disk has already been formatted you will need to open the disk utility window manually. You can do this by going to the spotlight search and searching for "Disk utility". When it appears click on it.

[[File:SpotlightDrive.jpg]]

'''4.''' In the Window that appears select the hard drive you would like to format and click erase

[[File:Choose and erase.jpg]]

Select the format type of your disk. You will be presented with 6 options.
====Mac OS Extended (Journaled)====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''
====Mac OS Extended====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''
====Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive,Journaled)====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''
====Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive)====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''
====MS-DOS (FAT)====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''
====exFAT====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''

'''5.''' Now name your drive

[[File:Name drive.jpg]]

'''6.''' After you've named your drive clock the erase button.

[[File:Erase_button.jpg‎]]

'''7.''' You will be prompted with a list of 4 different options for how to erase your drives data. Each option is explained. Read each one carefully. Then click OK

[[File:EraseDrive.jpg]]

'''8.''' Your hard drive will begin formatting and will appear on the desktop as soon as it's complete.
=== For Windows XP ===
# If you want to save any of the data on the disk, back it up by copying it to a CD or another hard drive. Formatting will destroy ALL of the data on the disk.
# Use the Windows XP CD-ROM to boot the computer.
# Select the "Recovery Console" option.
# At the prompt, type FORMAT C:
# Also open computer, then right click "local disk (c:)", select "format...", click start.

=== For Windows 9x (95, 98, Me) ===
# If you want to save any of the data on the disk, back it up by copying it to a CD or another hard drive. Formatting will destroy ALL of the data on the disk.
# Use a startup floppy (sometimes called a "boot disk") to obtain a DOS prompt.
# Type FORMAT C:

=== For Linux or BSD ===
# Boot from a livecd
# Open a terminal window (usually something like xterm or konsole)
# Log in as root by typing ''su'' or ''sudo -i''
# Type ''mkfs.'''ext2''' /dev/hd'''xy''''' where you change the '''ext2''' by the filetype you want (e.g. ext2, ext3, reiserfs,...) and the '''x''' by the letter of your drive and '''y''' by the number of the partition you want to format. (e.g. /dev/hda1, /dev/hdc32,...). Using the -j option (mke2fs -j) will create the ext3 (or journaled) file system that is much more resistant to the unexpected power loss.
# Under Linux, you can also format the hard drive in FAT file system that is readable from Windows (use mkfs.vfat instead of mkfs.ext2). However such partition cannot store the root of the Linux operating system.

== Video ==
{{Video:Format a Hard Drive|}}

== Tips ==
*Partition(s) must be created on a drive before it is formatted.
*Give the process some time to complete. Install your operating system of choice, or use the blank disk for another purpose.
*For more secure formatting, there are programs available which write zeros or garbage characters over the entire disk, making the deleted information unrecoverable.
*C: and /dev/hda are your primary partitions. If you are trying to format another partition or drive, replace C: or hda with the appropriate drive letter, such as D: or /dev/hdb, for example.
*Advanced: Choose a good filesystem for your new partition. For Windows, NTFS is the best option. Linux and BSD are more varied. XFS or EXT3 are good choices. XFS has higher performance, while EXT3 has better recovery. Mac users should use HFS+. Solaris users should definitely choose ZFS. Dragonfly BSD users should consider HAMMERFS.

== Warnings ==
*Make sure that you format the correct drive, and that you have backed up any data you don't want to lose.[[Category:Hard Drives]]
*Hard drives can have multiple partitions, so be sure to check which drive and which partition you're formatting. For example, a C: and D: partition may exist on one drive. It isn't unusual to have them exist out of sequence due to Microsoft's FAT and NTFS partitioning scheme. For example, C: and E: may be partitions on the first drive, and D: may be a partition on the second drive. If in doubt, you a partition tool such as Gparted or Fdisk to determine which partition is on which drive.

== Related wikiHows ==
*[[Add an Extra Hard Drive]]
*[[Convert an Internal Hard Drive to External Via HD Enclosure]]
*[[Fix a Broken Computer Hard Drive]]
*[[Regain Some Hard Drive Space]]

== Sources and Citations ==
*[http://www.build-your-own-computers.com/how-to-partition-a-hard-drive-using-windows-xp.html How To Partition A Hard Drive Using Windows XP]

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2013-02-25T00:13:20Z

Taoist:

===For Mac OS Snow Leopard===
'''1.''' The first step is to connect your hard drive to the computer. The hard drive can be connected via either a [[USB]] or [[Firewire]] connection. Below is an image demonstrating how to connect via a USB port.

[[File:Connect drive.jpg]]

'''2.''' Upon connecting the drive to the computer if it is not formatted you will receive a dialog box informing you that the drive is not readable by the computer.

[[File:MacOS_DiskNotRead.png]]

'''3.''' In this case click the Initialize button and you will be taken to the disk utility window. If your disk has already been formatted you will need to open the disk utility window manually. You can do this by going to the spotlight search and searching for "Disk utility". When it appears click on it.

[[File:SpotlightDrive.jpg]]

'''4.''' In the Window that appears select the hard drive you would like to format and click erase

[[File:Choose and erase.jpg]]

Select the format type of your disk. You will be presented with 6 options.
====Mac OS Extended (Journaled)====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''
====Mac OS Extended====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''
====Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive,Journaled)====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''
====Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive)====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''
====MS-DOS (FAT)====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''
====exFAT====
Choose this option for...''explanation goes here''

'''5.''' Now name your drive

[[File:Name drive.jpg]]

'''6.''' After you've named your drive clock the erase button.

[[File:Erase_button.jpg‎]]

'''7.''' You will be prompted with a list of 4 different options for how to erase your drives data. Each option is explained. Read each one carefully. Then click OK

[[File:EraseDrive.jpg]]

'''8.''' Your hard drive will begin formatting and will appear on the desktop as soon as it's complete.

User:Taoist

2013-02-25T00:09:45Z

Taoist:

===For Mac OS Snow Leopard===
The first step is to connect your hard drive to the computer. The hard drive can be connected via either a [[USB]] or [[Firewire]] connection. Below is an image demonstrating how to connect via a USB port.

[[File:Connect drive.jpg]]

Upon connecting the drive to the computer if it is not formatted you will receive a dialog box informing you that the drive is not readable by the computer.

[[File:MacOS_DiskNotRead.png]]

In this case click the Initialize button and you will be taken to the disk utility window. If your disk has already been formatted you will need to open the disk utility window manually. You can do this by going to the spotlight search and searching for "Disk utility". When it appears click on it.

[[File:SpotlightDrive.jpg]]

In the Window that appears select the hard drive you would like to format and click erase

[[File:Choose and erase.jpg]]

Select the format type of your disk. You will be presented with 6 options.
Mac OS Extended (Journaled)
Choose this option for...
Mac OS Extended
Choose this option for...
Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive,Journaled)
Choose this option for...
Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive)
Choose this option for...
MS-DOS (FAT)
Choose this option for...
exFAT
Choose this option for...

Now name your drive

[[File:Name drive.jpg]]

After you've named your drive clock the erase button.

[[File:Erase_button.jpg‎]]

You will be prompted with a list of 4 different options for how to erase your drives data. Each option is explained. Read each one carefully. Then click OK

[[File:EraseDrive.jpg]]

Your hard drive will begin formatting and will appear on the desktop as soon as it's complete.

User:Taoist

2013-02-25T00:08:44Z

Taoist:

===For Mac OS Snow Leopard===
# The first step is to connect your hard drive to the computer. The hard drive can be connected via either a [[USB]] or [[Firewire]] connection. Below is an image demonstrating how to connect via a USB port.

[[File:Connect drive.jpg]]

Upon connecting the drive to the computer if it is not formatted you will receive a dialog box informing you that the drive is not readable by the computer.

[[File:MacOS_DiskNotRead.png]]

In this case click the Initialize button and you will be taken to the disk utility window. If your disk has already been formatted you will need to open the disk utility window manually. You can do this by going to the spotlight search and searching for "Disk utility". When it appears click on it.

[[File:SpotlightDrive.jpg]]

In the Window that appears select the hard drive you would like to format and click erase

[[File:Choose and erase.jpg]]

Select the format type of your disk. You will be presented with 6 options.
Mac OS Extended (Journaled)
Choose this option for...
Mac OS Extended
Choose this option for...
Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive,Journaled)
Choose this option for...
Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive)
Choose this option for...
MS-DOS (FAT)
Choose this option for...
exFAT
Choose this option for...

Now name your drive

[[File:Name drive.jpg]]

After you've named your drive clock the erase button.

[[File:Erase_button.jpg‎]]

You will be prompted with a list of 4 different options for how to erase your drives data. Each option is explained. Read each one carefully. Then click OK

[[File:EraseDrive.jpg]]

Your hard drive will begin formatting and will appear on the desktop as soon as it's complete.

User:Taoist

2013-02-25T00:07:36Z

Taoist:

===For Mac OS Snow Leopard===
# The first step is to connect your hard drive to the computer. The hard drive can be connected via either a [[USB]] or [[Firewire]] connection. Below is an image demonstrating how to connect via a USB port.

[[File:Connect drive.jpg]]

If the Hard Drive is not formatted you will receive a dialog box informing you that the drive is not readable by the computer.

[[File:MacOS_DiskNotRead.png]]

In this case click the Initialize button and you will be taken to the disk utility window. If your disk has already been formatted you will need to open the disk utility window manually. You can do this by going to the spotlight search and searching for "Disk utility". When it appears click on it.

[[File:SpotlightDrive.jpg]]

In the Window that appears select the hard drive you would like to format and click erase

[[File:Choose and erase.jpg]]

Select the format type of your disk. You will be presented with 6 options.
Mac OS Extended (Journaled)
Choose this option for...
Mac OS Extended
Choose this option for...
Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive,Journaled)
Choose this option for...
Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive)
Choose this option for...
MS-DOS (FAT)
Choose this option for...
exFAT
Choose this option for...

Now name your drive

[[File:Name drive.jpg]]

After you've named your drive clock the erase button.

[[File:Erase_button.jpg‎]]

You will be prompted with a list of 4 different options for how to erase your drives data. Each option is explained. Read each one carefully. Then click OK

[[File:EraseDrive.jpg]]

Your hard drive will begin formatting and will appear on the desktop as soon as it's complete.

File:MacOS DiskNotRead.png

2013-02-25T00:00:44Z

Taoist:

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2013-02-24T23:59:43Z

Taoist:

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2013-02-24T23:33:40Z

Taoist:

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2013-02-24T23:33:40Z

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2013-02-24T23:33:39Z

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2013-02-24T23:33:38Z

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2013-02-24T23:33:37Z

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2013-02-24T23:33:36Z

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2013-02-24T23:33:35Z

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Pro Tools:How to setup a headphone mix

2013-01-19T02:18:56Z

Taoist:

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[[Category:Pro Tools|How to setup a headphone mix]]

[[category:tutorials]]

Web Audio API:Play audio files (abstracted code)

2013-01-17T09:29:14Z

Taoist:

This is a simplified version of the Web Audio API code necessary to play back audio files. HTML & CSS is added below for example purposes.

If you want to copy and paste the code you need to click '''view''' in the menu above.

==HTML==

<source> <!DOCTYPE html>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>example</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="example.css">

<script src="easyAudioAPI.js"></script>

<div id="audioOne"></div>
<div id="audioTwo"></div>

</source>

==CSS==

<source> #audioOne{
position:absolute;
width:100px;
height:100px;
background-color:orange;

}

#audioTwo{
position:absolute;
left:200px;
width:100px;
height:100px;
background-color:orange;

}</source>

==easyaudioapi.js==

<source>

// Two Examples
var audioOne = new audioApiKey("audioOne","A.mp3","mouseover"); // the first parameter is a dom node and the next is the audio file you want to trigger.The third parameter is the event.
var audioTwo = new audioApiKey("audioTwo","b.mp3","click");

// END of two examples

var context = new webkitAudioContext();
function audioApiKey(domNode,fileDirectory,audioTriggerEvent) {
this.audioTriggerEvent = audioTriggerEvent;
this.domNode = domNode;
this.fileDirectory = fileDirectory;
var bufferFunctionName;
var incomingBuffer;
var savedBuffer;
var xhr;

bufferFunctionName = function () {
var source = context.createBufferSource();
source.buffer = savedBuffer;
source.connect(context.destination);
source.noteOn(0);
};
var xhr = new XMLHttpRequest();
xhr.open('get',fileDirectory, true);
xhr.responseType = 'arraybuffer';
xhr.onload = function () {
context.decodeAudioData(xhr.response,
function(incomingBuffer) {

savedBuffer = incomingBuffer;

var note = document.getElementById(domNode);
note.addEventListener(audioTriggerEvent, bufferFunctionName , false);
}
);
};
xhr.send();
};

</source>

[[category:Javascript]]
[[category:Web Audio API]]
[[category:Web Audio]]

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