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A (add) ───────────────── Inputs: a, b Outputs: sum
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The Ultimate Guide to the Orca Screen Reader: A Comprehensive Manual orca manual
Orca is an where every letter of the alphabet is an operation. You program by placing operators on a grid, and "bangs" (signals) propagate through the grid to generate music, MIDI, OSC, or UDP messages.
You can access the configuration menu by pressing . General Tab You can access the configuration menu by pressing
| Section | What It Explains | |---------|------------------| | | Each letter performs a different operation. e.g., A = add, D = delay, N = north mover, : = write message. | | Ports & Bangs | How * (bang) triggers operators; how east/west/south/north ports send data. | | Variables & Messages | Using % for variable assignment; using : to send OSC/MIDI strings. | | MIDI/OSC Setup | Configuration for connecting to synthesizers or visuals (e.g., Ableton, SuperCollider). | | Examples | Tiny programs like a simple sequencer, random note generator, or Euclidean rhythm. |
Note: You can change this in the preferences if you prefer one over the other. 4. Essential Keyboard Commands | | Ports & Bangs | How *
Learn Mode (press any key to hear its function). Orca + H: Enter "Help" mode. Reading Commands Orca + Up Arrow: Read the current line. Orca + Left Arrow: Read the previous word. Orca + Right Arrow: Read the next word.