Question 1

How to run The Force offline for a live performance?

Accepted Answer

Check the help folder for offline instructions; it's designed to be easy to set up locally by following the provided steps, ensuring no internet connection is needed during shows.

Question 2

Does The Force support microphone input in Firefox or Safari?

Accepted Answer

No, audio input via microphone or line-in only works in Google Chrome and requires an HTTPS connection, as explicitly stated in the README, so other browsers are not supported.

Question 3

The Force vs Hydra: which is better for live coding visuals?

Accepted Answer

The Force focuses on real-time GLSL shader editing with audio reactivity, ideal for code-centric performances, while Hydra offers a more accessible syntax for quick visual patching but may lack deep shader control.

Question 4

How to access audio data like FFT in The Force shaders?

Accepted Answer

Audio data is provided in a texture with 512 FFT in row 0 and waveform in row 1, allowing shaders to react dynamically to sound inputs for creative effects.

Question 5

Is The Force safe to use with loading external shader files?

Accepted Answer

Not entirely; the open file feature only checks for ".frag" extension and isn't fully secure, so users should exercise caution when importing external code to avoid potential risks.

Question 6

How to save visual outputs from The Force as images?

Accepted Answer

Images save as .png files using built-in functionality, but refer to the documentation or API for specific methods, as details may vary based on setup.

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