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add some missing install steps. update mops.
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6 changes: 2 additions & 4 deletions docs/content/MaxOrPluginSelector.rst
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- Attack EQ

- :ref:`Octaver <Octaver>`;
also supports external routing
- :ref:`Octaver <Octaver>` (also supports external routing)

- :ref:`Sustain FX <FX Banks>` slot 1

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- high crossover :ref:`sustain compressor <Mix Bus>`

- four :ref:`delay sends <Delay and Reverb Sends>`;
also supports external routing
- four :ref:`delay sends <Delay and Reverb Sends>` (also supports external routing)

- :ref:`reverb send <Delay and Reverb Sends>`

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30 changes: 19 additions & 11 deletions docs/content/install.rst
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6. Open Max's Package Manager: ``Menubar > File > Show Package Manager``, and install the following packages:

- `smFilterPack <c74max://packagemanager/smFilterPack>`_

- `ease <c74max://packagemanager/ease>`_

- `link <c74max://packagemanager/link>`_

- `RNBO Synth Building Blocks <c74max://packagemanager/RNBO%20Synth%20Building%20Blocks>`_

- `RNBO Guitar Pedals <c74max://packagemanager/RNBO%20Guitar%20Pedals>`_

- `zero <c74max://packagemanager/zero>`_

- `CNMAT Externals <c74max://packagemanager/CNMAT%20Externals>`_

- `XRAY <c74max://packagemanager/XRAY>`_

- `ISF <c74max://packagemanager/ISF>`_

- `XRAY <c74max://packagemanager/XRAY>`_
.. note:: Open the ISF package and download the editor & files.

7. Download `Pix Shaders <https://github.com/tmhglnd/gl-pix-shaders.git>`_ to your ``~/Documents/​Max 8/​Packages/``

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7. `Download sousastep-0.10.1's Source code (zip) <https://github.com/Sousastep/sousastep/releases/latest>`_ to your ``~/Documents/​Max 8/​Projects/`` folder. It contains SousaFX, SousaVFX, and SousaPlayback.
8. `Download sousastep-0.10.1's Source code (zip) <https://github.com/Sousastep/sousastep/releases/latest>`_ to your ``~/Documents/​Max 8/​Projects/`` folder. It contains SousaFX, SousaVFX, and SousaPlayback.

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8. Rename ``sousastep-0.10.1`` to ``sousastep``.
9. Rename ``sousastep-0.10.1`` to ``sousastep``.

.. note:: If you're familiar with `git <https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/using-git/about-git>`_ then cloning the repo to your Projects folder is recommended.

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9. Add ``/sousastep/`` to Max's global search path. Go to Max's menubar > ``Options... > File Preferences...``, "Add Path" +, "choose", and select ``~/Documents/​Max 8/​Project/​sousastep``.
10. Add ``/sousastep/`` to Max's global search path. Go to Max's menubar > ``Options... > File Preferences...``, "Add Path" +, "choose", and select ``~/Documents/​Max 8/​Project/​sousastep``.

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10. Open Live, open its settings ``Menubar > Live > Settings...``, and set the following:
11. Open Live, open its settings ``Menubar > Live > Settings...``, and set the following:

a. Audio > Audio Device [select your audio interface]

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.. _blackoctopus:

11. Optionally, download Black Octopus Sound's `excellent free samples <https://blackoctopus-sound.com/product/free-1gb-of-black-octopus-samples/>`_ and place `Black Octopus Sound - Free Samples Bundle` into ``~/Documents/​Max 8/​Projects/​sousastep/​SousaFX/​default/​SousaPlayback template Project/​Clips/``, or skip this step and use your own drum samples.
12. Optionally, download Black Octopus Sound's `excellent free samples <https://blackoctopus-sound.com/product/free-1gb-of-black-octopus-samples/>`_ and place `Black Octopus Sound - Free Samples Bundle` into ``~/Documents/​Max 8/​Projects/​sousastep/​SousaFX/​default/​SousaPlayback template Project/​Clips/``, or skip this step and use your own drum samples.

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.. _freeplugins:

12. Optionally, download these free plugins:
13. Optionally, download these free plugins:

a. `Sonobus <https://sonobus.net/#download>`_ for networked jamming with folks in the same continent.

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.. _startupprefs:

13. Open ``~/Documents/​Max 8/​Projects/​sousastep/​SousaFX/​SousaFX.maxproj``. SousaFX's Startup Preferences window will appear.
14. Open ``~/Documents/​Max 8/​Projects/​sousastep/​SousaFX/​SousaFX.maxproj``. SousaFX's Startup Preferences window will appear.

a. Select your preferred audio interface.

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14. In SousaPlayback, ensure that the Main and Monitor :ref:`return tracks <Return Track List>` are routed to the audio interface's Main and Headphone/Aux outputs, respectively.
15. In SousaPlayback, ensure that the Main and Monitor :ref:`return tracks <Return Track List>` are routed to the audio interface's Main and Headphone/Aux outputs, respectively.

.. note:: If the :ref:`Black Octopus Drum Loops are installed <blackoctopus>` then drum clips will be available in session view, but if they're missing then feel free to delete them and add your own.

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15. Once SousaFX is running, open the :ref:`Audio IO Status window <Audio IO Status>`.
16. Once SousaFX is running, open the :ref:`Audio IO Status window <Audio IO Status>`.

.. image:: media/ioopen.webp
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16. Connect your game controller to your computer either wired or wirelessly.
17. Connect your game controller to your computer either wired or wirelessly.
Check that the start/select buttons don't trigger anything outside of SousaFX,
such as Steam or your operating system. For example on MacOS Ventura or later,
go to System Settings > Game Controller > Add New Profile > Share Gestures > Set "Double Press" to "Off" > Click "Done" > Scroll up to your controller and select it > Set "Use Profile" to the new profile > Click "Done". Also note the "Buddy Controller" setting that allows two controllers to be used as one.
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