AppleScript documentation

aantix · Post by **aantix** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:17 pm

Is there any documentation regarding what kJams functionality is exposed through AppleScript?

The crossfading example is helpful ( http://www.kjams.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=265 ) but I'd like to see more if possible.

Post by **dave** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:31 pm

http://www.kjams.com/wiki/Scripting

lenskaraoke · Post by **lenskaraoke** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 5:11 pm

I use simple Automator workflows to do what I want to operate the different programs that I use when I am at a gig. For example I use the preset actions to turn the volume down on itunes and then I use the "watch me do" command to start kJams. I then use another workflow to turn iTunes up and stop kJams.
I have it so iTunes volume is turned down and is still running whilst kJams is playing which means when I restart iTunes I don't have the same track playing, of course iTunes could be stopped and restarted instead of changing the volume, which is the way I used to do it, but doing that means that the same iTunes track can be playing on and of for a very long time
Also when I run it I've increased the speed of the "watch me do" bits by 10 so there's very little silence between tracks.
Automator can be used to create workflow's that do just what an individual wants and then it can be very easily tweaked to make adjustments that you feel are needed as time goes by.
All this can be done by a complete novice, with absolutely no programing experience.
I also use automator to edit my tracks. For example, if I have a space before the track name or song name, as long as I've got several to go at I will run a workflow to delete the space (or dash or whatever is there). To get all the tracks together that have the spaces I click the top of the list that I want to edit and I then click control I, highlight the song or track box and then run my workflow that I've created.
I even use automator to update my website
I tried to work with scripting and failed, but one day when I'm fed up with life, I will have another go.

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:28 am

Thanks for that info, you have just inspired me to see if I can achieve something similar, I've never tried before

Paul

lenskaraoke · Post by **lenskaraoke** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:01 am

It couldn't be easier. If you need any help Ask and if I can I'll help

jfbiii · Post by **jfbiii** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:57 am

Ooooo...that's intriguing.

I've been trying to start my shows the same way for awhile because I've been doing them live on the internet and wanted a set starting place. I might try seeing if I can start a particular song in iTunes that I use as the intro and then just go straight into kJams instead of having to do it manually. Thanks for the great ideas!

aantix · Post by **aantix** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:23 pm

dave wrote:http://www.kjams.com/wiki/Scripting

Is there a way to tell if kJams is currently playing a song and if so, what song is playing?

Post by **dave** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:42 pm

no but that's a good idea.

Brendan · Post by **Brendan** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:03 pm

Sounds great. What is an automator workflow and where can i find it? Will it work for Kjams Lite?

lenskaraoke · Post by **lenskaraoke** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:02 am

See the two links below to learn what Automator is and what it is available on
Type Automator into spotlight to see if you have it on your computer, and yes automater will work with any program or application.

Just remember there's more than one way to skin a church cat with a computer, so, if at first you don't succeed try another method to do the same task

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304759

http://developer.apple.com/macosx/automator.html

jfbiii · Post by **jfbiii** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:47 am

Took me a good bit of playing to figure out how to do what I wanted. "Watch me do stuff" turns out to be a bit more limited than my optimism. And I'm a pessimist! But I was able to do what I wanted, ultimately. I had to make sure that kJams was open and that the Rotation playlist was selected before running the script.

lenskaraoke · Post by **lenskaraoke** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 11:12 am

Try using a mix of "watch me" and "Actions" and doing things another way round

Post by **dave** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:51 am

aantix · Post by **aantix** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 12:12 pm

aantix wrote:
dave wrote:http://www.kjams.com/wiki/Scripting
Is there a way to tell if kJams is currently playing a song and if so, what song is playing?

Any chance that this made it in a prev release and I missed it?

Post by **dave** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 12:16 pm

nope. convince me that this will help a large number of people?

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