GMU:Connecting Max to the World/Deniz Ekin Polat

17.10.2018 /Introduction to Max and framework File:DenizHomework1.maxpat

24.10.2018 /Interaction between computers/software File:DenizHomework2.maxpat

Final Project

For the final project I'm working on a patch which would produce algorithmic music and live music at the same time ny using my electric guitar as a sound source and my android phone as a controller.

My plan is to create a setup which looks like this in the end:

Progress

To begin building my patch I started experimenting by building a random sound genarator.

I made different variations of the this patch. Right now I'm tyring to to evolve this patch into a patch that creates meaningful musical occasions rather than just random ones.

In order to get where I'm heading I built another patch that creates random notes but limited to a certain scale. This makes my patch more meaningful compared to the previous one since its only making notes of a certain scale ( D minor, C major etc.)

Now, I believe I can connect these two patches together after I change them to create meaningful melodies.

In addition to my algorithmic composition I also want to perform a live perfomance by using my guitar and phone. To do that I'm working on a virtual midi keyboard which is connected to my android phone. Now I can use my phone to trigger sound effects or notes from my phone.

My next approach will be to connect my electric guitar and use it as a part of the patch as well.