Max/MSP
Introduction
Daniel McNamara (it's spelled wrong on your course outline)
What is Max/MSP ?
Max/MSP (Max for short) is a visual programming language
that enables people with no prior coding experience to create powerful, interactive Audio/Video applications.
- Max has a diverse range of use that is always growing
- Max is often broken into three components
- Max: Working with data
- MSP: Working with Sound
- Jitter: Working with Graphics
Cool Stuff With Max
(This was made with processing but you could do it with Max)
Who is Daniel?
I graduated from INTM two years ago. My art tends to have a central theme around music. I play in a band and use Max primarily to control musical robots.
I like using Max because it's easy to realize ideas with it and it is a great gateway into learning computer science in a way that's applicable to making art.
Stuff I Do
I work for a startup company and occasionally get asked to do hacking projects to showcase uses of the voice-controlled computer they are developing
What About You?
I want an idea of the kind of art everyone in the class is making so I can cater the labs towards things you want to know and that will help with your projects.
Please ask a ton of questions in class and via email. They will help me a great deal.
- What are y'all into? Video, music, performance?
- Who has experience with code?
- What is your focus? Or tell me about a project you did last semester that you enjoyed doing
What Are We Doing Here?
For the start of the labs I am going to show you the basic building blocks of Max so you understand how building a program(typically called a patch) essentially works.
Don't hesitate to tell me what you are interested in, or planning on making for your assignments!
So...
Once we all have a solid understanding each lab will the tackle more complicated topics that will build your skill level. The labs should be targeted at honing new skills that are directly applicable to what you are making.