required software

Install git on the command line

On OSX:

this step requires the homebrew package manager. if you don't have this, click here to install homebrew

1. open a terminal window, and run:

brew install git

2. If asked to install xcode, do so.

On Windows:

Install chocolatey: https://chocolatey.org/docs/installation

Then, using either the command line or powershell, run:

choco install git.install

Setup a github account

1. Create account here here (if you already have one, skip to step 2 below)

2. post your username in the gitshow join thread

Download a Markdown editor

Recommended:

OSX: https://macdown.uranusjr.com/

Windows/Linux: http://pad.haroopress.com/user.html#download

... or one of your own choice, but we recommend these apps because they show both the code and live preview side-by-side.

Download VCV Rack, create a free account

1. Sign up for a free account with VCV Rack. https://vcvrack.com/
2. Download and install VCV rack. https://vcvrack.com/
3. Open the VCV Rack Plugin Manager and add the following free plugins to your account:
   • VCV Prototype
   • VCV Recorder
   • Befaco