GMU:Max/MSP visual programming/Introduction

Max

“The basic language of Max and its sibling programs is that of a data-flow system: Max programs (named patches) are made by arranging and connecting building-blocks of objects within a patcher, or visual canvas.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_(software)

“Max supports six basic atomic data types that can be transmitted as messages from object to object: int, float, list, symbol, bang, and signal (for MSP audio connections).” ibid

“Max is typically learned through acquiring a vocabulary of objects and how they function within a patcher; for example, the metro object functions as a simple metronome, and the random object generates random integers.” ibid

“Max/MSP/Jitter comes with about 600 of these objects as the standard package; extensions to the program can be written by third-party developers as Max patchers”(ibid)

Tutorials

• Max/MSP/Jitter https://docs.cycling74.com/max7/
• Max 7 Tutorial #1 - #47: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRd0-giLGPM&list=PLVIa8UkRzErsdnC1DEpDy7S9Ss7BhY7nY

Patches

• File:05 tutorial more objects.maxpat (counter)
• File:00-random-sound.maxpat (random sound)

Homework

• File:00-sequencer.maxpat (sequencer)