https://github.com/bang-olufsen/create
Software for the HifiBerry/BeoCreate Re-Create project for upcycling vintage loudspeakers
https://github.com/bang-olufsen/create
bang-olufsen beocreate dsp hifiberry raspberry-pi raspberrypi sigma-tcp sigmastudio
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Software for the HifiBerry/BeoCreate Re-Create project for upcycling vintage loudspeakers
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/bang-olufsen/create
- Owner: bang-olufsen
- License: mit
- Created: 2017-04-28T07:38:09.000Z (about 8 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2023-04-15T09:15:38.000Z (about 2 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-04-14T21:50:56.533Z (about 1 year ago)
- Topics: bang-olufsen, beocreate, dsp, hifiberry, raspberry-pi, raspberrypi, sigma-tcp, sigmastudio
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage: https://www.hifiberry.com/beocreate
- Size: 71.8 MB
- Stars: 167
- Watchers: 28
- Forks: 40
- Open Issues: 46
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
***Create*** *is an explorative movement within Bang & Olufsen. Our mission is to inspire and be inspired by the global creative community.*
# Beocreate 2
***Beocreate 2*** is the software suite for *Beocreate 4-Channel Amplifier*. It replaces the old setup tool and system software shipped with the *ReCreate* project in 2018. It has been redesigned from the ground up to be more flexible, more reliable and future-proof.
***Beocreate Connect*** is a new companion application (for Mac + Windows) that automatically and instantly discovers all Beocreate 2 sound systems on the network, without typing a single IP address.
Beocreate 2 is bundled with [HiFiBerryOS](https://github.com/hifiberry/hifiberry-os) as its official user interface. On systems that use other HiFiBerry sound cards, the user interface carries HiFiBerry branding.
## Main Features
- A flexible front-end for Beocreate 4-Channel Amplifier and other HiFiBerry sound cards.
- Upcycle vintage Bang & Olufsen speakers or build your own, custom sound system.
- Beautifully crafted, responsive, browser-based user interface that works within the local network. Dark mode is supported.
- See what's playing, control playback and volume.
- Supports multiple sources/streaming protocols that can be set up in one place (powered by [HiFiBerry AudioControl](https://github.com/hifiberry/audiocontrol2)).
- Speaker presets designed by Bang & Olufsen acousticians specifically for select loudspeaker models.
- Quickly customise the sound with Beosonic and listening modes.
- Parametric equaliser for general sound design and each output channel – ideal for crossovers and tuning custom loudspeakers.
- Manage Wi-Fi and Ethernet connections.
- Extension architecture for easy expandability and future-proofing.
- Based on Node.js.
## Getting Started
### Beocreate 2
As Beocreate 2 is part of HiFiBerryOS, the recommended way is to download the latest image of HiFiBerryOS for your Raspberry Pi generation and write it to a microSD card. [Get HiFiBerryOS](https://www.hifiberry.com/hifiberryos/)
Alternatively, you can use the Buildroot system to build HiFiBerryOS yourself. [Building HiFiBerryOS](https://github.com/hifiberry/hifiberry-os/blob/master/doc/building.md)
Once installed, you can follow instructions in Beocreate Connect set up the sound system.
### Beocreate Connect
Beocreate Connect is based on Electron, and you can run it using the following instructions:
1. [Install Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/) on your Mac or Windows computer.
2. Clone or download the *bang-olufsen/create* repository.
3. In your terminal application, navigate to the *BeocreateConnect* folder and run `npm install` to download and install Electron and other dependencies.
4. Once installed, type `npm start` to start Beocreate Connect.
## Help
[Visit the wiki](https://github.com/bang-olufsen/create/wiki) for help.
## Documentation
We're working to add documentation for Beocreate 2 to make it easier to tap into its expandability.
### Extensions
Design and develop extensions to expand the functionality of the system.
- [Introduction to Extensions](Documentation/ExtensionsIntroduction.md)
- [Implementing Server-side Code](Documentation/ExtensionsServer.md)
- Implementing User Interface
### Sound & Customisation
Create speaker presets, DSP programs and product identities to customise the sound system.
- [Speaker Presets](Documentation/SoundPresets.md)
- DSP Programs
- [Product Identities](Documentation/ProductIdentities.md)
### Design
Guidelines and best practices for design within Beocreate 2 ecosystem.
- [Beocreate 2 Design Guidelines](Documentation/DesignGuidelines.md)
## Known Issues
Some issues in the current release that aren't acknowledged in the user interface:
(No current issues)
## Legacy Code
The original code for the project (SigmaTCPDaemon, SigmaClientTool Beocreate Server and the bang-olufsen.com-based setup tool) has been archived under the [beocreate1](https://github.com/bang-olufsen/create/tree/beocreate1) branch.
The old DSP programs are in the *Speakers* directory, but please note that these aren't fully compatible with Beocreate 2. Beocreate 2 comes built in with the speaker presets for these models.