Creative Coding

Building audio FX in Gen

Level

Beginner

Duration

2h 5m of video content

Format

Self-paced video

Added

03/11/2021

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Part 2 - Identify key Gen objects for audio FX devices 1

Course overview

In this workshop, you will explore tools and techniques to create bespoke audio FX tools in Gen via Max. Explore delay effects, circular buffers, modulation delays, LFOs, and multi-tap delays via a series of exercises. This workshop aims to enrich your musical output via the application of self-made audio FX and novel sound design techniques. Gen provides highly optimised audio processes that matches C++ and is the ideal technology for improving complex Max patches and free CPU.

Learning outcomes

Identify key MSP objects for audio FX devices

Build delay line audio FX devices with feedback networks

Configure Gen parameters and properties

Add LFO networks for use in Flanger and Chorus audio FX devices

Who is this course for?

• This course is for users with a previous knowledge on Max or Pure Data and some rudiments of digital audio and an interest in the creation of audio FX devices.

Requirements

• A computer and Internet connection
• A good working knowledge of computer systems
• A basic awareness of audio processing
• Good familiarity with MSP
• Access to a copy of Max 8 (i.e. trial or full license)

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