fades.net
web-based sound art

Can I run fades.net if I have a very slow connection?
Yes you can. Once the page is loaded it won't take any data flux active on the internet. The applet's size is only 12kb so it's very light to load.

Do I need to be online during the whole process?
Actually not. Once the page is loaded you can even disconnect from the internet.

Is sound generation in real time?
Yes it is. You get a unique sequences of pitches every time you start the app.

Why fades.net is monophonic?
Well, this is an aesthetic choice. By the way, if you are curious about how it could sound with many layers you can click here and listen to a 32 track version. I use this page when I need to work on the tuning. You can open more than one window for more layers of sound. Please note that it's a test purpose page only, so it might not work on every browser or system. It should run on MacOS 10.6 & Safari.

Are colour and pitch in fades.net somehow connected?
No. I've choosen a tint and a limited (and big) number of variations.

It doesn't work on my iPhone/iPad/iPod, etc.
iPhones and family are not compatible with java and not compatible with Flash. This definitely prevents the usability of fades on such handle devices.

I don't see any "Start" button
You probably miss the Adobe Flash Player plugin which is essential to fades.net. Go to this page and install it.

I pressed the Start button but I don't hear any sound
Ok, let's start from the easiest:
- is the volume up?
- are the speakers turned on?
If both are ok, then:
- be sure you have the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) installed on your computer. Also verify with other test pages online by googling "Java applet test page".
Instructions on how to install the JVM along with complete documentation is available here.
For any other case please contact me and specify your OS and browser version.

I hear some clicks. How come?
Alas! You are right and you are probably using a mac. The java applet that generates sound in fades.net is made with Java Sound. Java Sound on Mac is widely reputed to be unreliable. At the moment there is nothing you can do apart from use a pc or linux when listening to fades.net