Disclaimer: Due to the wide variety of hardware and software configurations available, Derivative does not imply that any approved systems or compatible graphics cards will work under all circumstances.
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
OPERATING SYSTEM
Microsoft Windows XP or 2000
CPUs
Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon, 1.0 GHz or above
512MB RAM recommended
GRAPHICS CARDS
Recommended: nVIDIA Geforce4 and up (or Quadro equivalent) - 32MB+
ATI Radeon 9000 and up - 32MB+ is also acceptable.
You need at least 32MB of graphics memory, though 64MB is recommended for live performance!
If purchasing a new graphics card, get the best nVIDIA card you can afford.
VIDEO RESOLUTIONS
For TouchPlayer and TouchMixer - 1024x768 or more, 1280x1024 preferred
For TouchDesigner - 1280x1024 or more
Dual monitor support in TouchMixer and TouchDesigner
PERIPHERALS
MOUSE AND GAME PADs
A three button mouse is recommended.
Game Pads including Joystick and Sidewinder are used in some synths. (optional) MIDI
To use MIDI with TouchMixer and TouchDesigner, use a USB-MIDI adapter like the Edirol UM-1 or UM-1X. Alternatively, a sound card with a compatible MIDI port, or a dedicated MIDI hardware interface can also be used. VIDEO IN
FireWire camera or USB webcam for video input through DirectShow. JOYSTICKS / GAME PADS
Game Pads including Joystick and Sidewinder. MIDI CONTROLLERS
Behringer
The BCF2000 is an inexpensive MIDI controller with 8 motorized faders, 8 endless rotary knobs, and 30 buttons. A fully programmable interface and simple connection through USB eliminates the need for a USB-toMIDI adaptor.
CMlabs MotorMix
MotorMix with 8 motorized sliders, 40+ buttons. Touch drives the sliders when it starts a synth up, and keeps the on-screen sliders in-sync with the MotorMix sliders, making switching between synths eeasier.
Oxygen 8
MIDI keyboard or similar musical keyboard inputs - more natural for triggering.
Peavey 1600X
1600x MIDI controller - 16 sliders and 16 buttons - most current Touch demo files are designed around this device.
Kenton Control Freak
Studio Editon - 16 sliders and 16 buttons - not tested by Derivative yet Any combination of MIDI devices with 16 sliders and 16 buttons will suffice and can be re-mapped to Touch controls.
Scan Do Select from CSI - A great scan converter for under $1000. High-quality images, sub-window selection. composite or S-video, converts from 1280x1024 @ 60 Hz into a high-quality NTSC or PAL video signal.
Focus Enhancements - external scan converter TView Gold or the PCI card, TView Gold PCI. We haven't tested these products.
AVerMedia - scan converter up to 1600x1200 with zoom and output to S-video and composite. Low-quality - you get what you pay for.
Markertek - sells various scan converters and video processors.
TABLETS
Wacom
Tablet - better for gesturing into Touch than a mouse - a few synths use pen pressure.
