The topic in class will be inter-application communication—be it within one computer, via network, or wirelessly. You should inform yourself about the principles involved and some of the methods that have been established for accomplishing such communication, and be prepare to explain and discuss those topics in class.

Learn about ReWire by reading its general description and some technical details.

Learn about Jack and the Jack API.

Learn about JackTrip, by reading about how it works and what the JackTrip library contains.

Learn about the Open Sound Control (OSC) protocol, and the TouchOSC application for wireless handheld devices.