Day: February 23, 2010

  • (musTh2) Sequences and recent work

    I’m in the process of catching up. The handouts from Dr. Oravitz should be the most helpful thing you have on the topic of sequences. I’ve posted them in my iLocker 112 folder (Common harmonic sequences, sequence repertoire) if you need to get another copy. A few words about sequences to reinforce some key points.…

  • (maxmsp) MSP reading and tutorial assignment 1

    The documentation and tutorial text is online at: http://cycling74.com/docs/max5/vignettes/intro/docintro.html You can read online without having the application. Read the following sections of the documentation for MSP: MSP Introduction How MSP Works Audio I/O Go through MSP Tutorials 1 – 5. These tutorials do not require you to modify anything, but I want you make a…

  • (maxmsp) MSP basic demo patchers

    Demo patchers from yesterday’s lecture are in iLocker. Look for patchers MSPBasic1[a – e].maxpat. Outline of topics covered: Digital Audio basics relating to how computers generate audio samples (in blocks, or vectors). The larger the vector sample size, the less strain on the computer, more latency. Audio Rate and Control Rate, pertaining to patch cord…