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Even though laptop orchestras, referred to below as ‘LOrk,’ have a relatively short history, their traditional setup is inherited from ‘PLOrk’ (Princeton Laptop Orchestra). In this setup, each individual performer is equipped with ‘a laptop, a multi-channel hemispherical speaker, a variety of control devices (such as keyboards, graphic tablets, sensors, and others), and software developed in the ChucK and Max/MSP languages/environments.’ [1] Having each performer use separate audio equipment is not financially feasible for many individuals, especially if they aim to produce high-quality audio. PLOrk argues that this setup is natural, as each performer controls and is responsible for what…