Basic synth in Max – part 2

Yet another Basic synthesizer design

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See part 1 here: https://reactivemusic.net/?p=18511

New features

Drag to select buffer start/end points

waveform~ object

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Sample recording

record~ object.

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How to design voice activated recording?

*Time compress/stretch

groove~ (Max 7 only)

Presets

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M4L preset management: https://reactivemusic.net/?p=18557

Polyphony

poly~ object

Polyphonic Midi synth in Max

https://reactivemusic.net/?p=11732

local: poly-generic-example1.maxpat (polyphonic)

Polyphonic instrument in Max for Live

Wave~ sample player: https://reactivemusic.net/?p=18354

local: m4l: poly-synth1.als (aaa-polysynth2.amxd)

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Max For Live

automation and UI design (review)

Distributing M4L devices

How to create a Live ‘Pack’

by Winksound

  • save set
  • collect all and save
  • file manager
    • manage project
      • packing : create live pack

 

Ableton slice to midi

Sample an entire song

  • drag song from itunes into an audio clip slot
  • warp it
  • collect and save, so you get your warped sample in your project folder
  • right click on the audio clip select slice to new midi track
  • use single sampler preset
  • In sampler, select all zones, then turn on looping
  • Play with a MIDI keyboard. This will be the most fun thing you ever did.

Local Files:

Ableton teaching examples

(There is an example with Shining Star by EWF)