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|Operating System=[[Windows]]
|Operating System=[[Windows]]
|Type=[[Software]]
|Type=[[Software]]
|Genre=[[Audio Production]], [[Early Access]], [[Early Access]], [[Audio Production]], [[Music]], [[Sandbox]], [[Replay Value]], [[Family Friendly]], [[Experimental]], [[VR]], [[Indie]], [[Casual]], [[Simulation]]
|Genre=[[Audio Production]], [[Early Access]],[[Audio Production]], [[Music]], [[Sandbox]], [[Replay Value]], [[Family Friendly]], [[Experimental]], [[VR]], [[Indie]], [[Casual]], [[Simulation]]
|Input Device=[[Tracked Motion Controllers]]
|Input Device=[[Tracked Motion Controllers]]
|Play Area=[[Standing]], [[Room-Scale]]
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|App Store=[[Steam]]
|App Store=[[Steam]]
|Website=https://medium.com/p/exa-the-infinite-instrument-user-guide-9b8ff6ab6bf7
|Website=https://medium.com/p/exa-the-infinite-instrument-user-guide-9b8ff6ab6bf7
|Infobox Updated=04/18/2017
|Infobox Updated=04/19/2017
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[[EXA: The Infinite Instrument]] is a [[VR App]].
[[EXA: The Infinite Instrument]] is a [[VR App]].
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<i>The infinite instrument is here... what will you create?</i>
<i>The infinite instrument is here... what will you create?</i>
===RINGERS===Musical shapes, called “ringers”, are the main building-block for creating musical structures within EXA. From the tip of the drawing tool, ringers are drawn into existence, springing into the form of ellipses, rectangles, triangles, or lines. Of these shapes, lines behave like guitar strings, while the others behave like two-sided drums.
===RINGERS===
Musical shapes, called “ringers”, are the main building-block for creating musical structures within EXA. From the tip of the drawing tool, ringers are drawn into existence, springing into the form of ellipses, rectangles, triangles, or lines. Of these shapes, lines behave like guitar strings, while the others behave like two-sided drums.


===SOUNDS===When struck, a ringer bursts into sound, glowing and resonating to its tones. By sampling audio from Soundfont (SF2) packages, which are often freely-available online, ringers can produce any imaginable sound. EXA ships with hundreds of Soundfonts, from strings to drums to synths, and allows users to import their own.
===SOUNDS===
When struck, a ringer bursts into sound, glowing and resonating to its tones. By sampling audio from Soundfont (SF2) packages, which are often freely-available online, ringers can produce any imaginable sound. EXA ships with hundreds of Soundfonts, from strings to drums to synths, and allows users to import their own.


===TOOLS===EXA uses a tool-based system for drawing, selecting, striking, muting, and more. Tools snap onto the magnetic ends of EXA’s 3D-controller-based handles, and often utilize the controller’s inputs to perform actions.
===TOOLS===
EXA uses a tool-based system for drawing, selecting, striking, muting, and more. Tools snap onto the magnetic ends of EXA’s 3D-controller-based handles, and often utilize the controller’s inputs to perform actions.


===LOOPS===Recording and replaying loops takes EXA musical performances to the next level, allowing the musician to build up many layers of tones and rhythms. Loops react to tempo changes in real-time, and can be adjusted after recording is complete. Starting and stopping a loop is as simple as striking a ringer, extending EXA’s musical possibilities even further.
===LOOPS===
Recording and replaying loops takes EXA musical performances to the next level, allowing the musician to build up many layers of tones and rhythms. Loops react to tempo changes in real-time, and can be adjusted after recording is complete. Starting and stopping a loop is as simple as striking a ringer, extending EXA’s musical possibilities even further.




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===Windows===
===Windows===
====Minimum====
====Minimum====
*OS: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 or later, Windows 10
*OS: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 or later, Windows 10
*Processor: CPU: Intel i5-4590, AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better
*Processor: CPU: Intel i5-4590, AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better
*Memory: 4 GB RAM
*Memory: 4 GB RAM
*Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent or better
*Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent or better
*Storage: 1 GB available space
*Storage: 1 GB available space
==Setup Instructions==
==Setup Instructions==

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EXA: The Infinite Instrument
Information
VR/AR VR
Developer Aesthetic Interactive, Zach Kinstner
Publisher Aesthetic Interactive
Platform SteamVR, Oculus Rift (Platform)
Device HTC Vive, Oculus Rift
Operating System Windows
Type Software
Genre Audio Production, Early Access,Audio Production, Music, Sandbox, Replay Value, Family Friendly, Experimental, VR, Indie, Casual, Simulation
Input Device Tracked Motion Controllers
Play Area Standing, Room-Scale
Language English
Review 5 user reviews
Release Date Mar 31, 2017
Price $14.99
App Store Steam
Website https://medium.com/p/exa-the-infinite-instrument-user-guide-9b8ff6ab6bf7
Infobox Updated 04/19/2017

EXA: The Infinite Instrument is a VR App.

Description

EXA is a musical instrument unlike any other. Crafted exclusively for virtual reality, EXA's vision is to bring the feeling and expressiveness of playing real-world musical instruments into an incredibly versatile virtual space -- offering an entirely new dimension of musical creativity and performance.

The infinite instrument is here... what will you create?

RINGERS

Musical shapes, called “ringers”, are the main building-block for creating musical structures within EXA. From the tip of the drawing tool, ringers are drawn into existence, springing into the form of ellipses, rectangles, triangles, or lines. Of these shapes, lines behave like guitar strings, while the others behave like two-sided drums.

SOUNDS

When struck, a ringer bursts into sound, glowing and resonating to its tones. By sampling audio from Soundfont (SF2) packages, which are often freely-available online, ringers can produce any imaginable sound. EXA ships with hundreds of Soundfonts, from strings to drums to synths, and allows users to import their own.

TOOLS

EXA uses a tool-based system for drawing, selecting, striking, muting, and more. Tools snap onto the magnetic ends of EXA’s 3D-controller-based handles, and often utilize the controller’s inputs to perform actions.

LOOPS

Recording and replaying loops takes EXA musical performances to the next level, allowing the musician to build up many layers of tones and rhythms. Loops react to tempo changes in real-time, and can be adjusted after recording is complete. Starting and stopping a loop is as simple as striking a ringer, extending EXA’s musical possibilities even further.


Features

System Requirements

Windows

Minimum

  • OS: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 or later, Windows 10
  • Processor: CPU: Intel i5-4590, AMD FX 8350 equivalent or better
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent or better
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Setup Instructions

Requires a play area with 360° tracking.

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