Granular synthesis in Max/MSP is the subject here, building granular oscillators through MSP oscillator objects and constructing the modulation sources that animate them. The session explores granular's spectral and sonic properties and characterises the timbre, strengths and weaknesses of the technique, so learners can patch and shape their own granular instruments.
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Synthesis with Max: Granular
Construct granular synthesis devices in Max from MSP oscillator objects, add modulation sources and explore the spectral and timbral character of the technique alongside its strengths and limits.
Course overview
Learning outcomes
Explore Granular’s spectral sonic properties
Construct modulation sources for Granular synthesis devices
Define the sonic timbre and strengths and weakness of Granular synthesis
Who is this course for?
- • This course is for people with a programming background who are interested in creating synthesis 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)
Course content
Course Overview
2 lessons
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Course Overview
2 lessons
- What you will learn in this course
- Requirements
Synthesis with Max: Granular - LIVE Session
10 videos, 3 resources
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Synthesis with Max: Granular - LIVE Session
10 videos, 3 resources
- Granular Synthesis with Max
- Synthesis with Max Granular Patch
- Synthesis with Max Granular Patch
Part 1 Introduction I
Checking access...Part 2 Introduction II
Checking access...Part 3 Build Granular oscillators vis MSP oscillators objects 1
Checking access...Part 4 Build Granular oscillators vis MSP oscillators objects 2
Checking access...Part 5 Build Granular oscillators vis MSP oscillators objects 3
Checking access...Part 6 Construct modulation sources for Granular synthesis devices 1
Checking access...Part 7 Build Granular oscillators via MSP oscillator objects 4
Checking access...Part 8 Build Granular oscillators via MSP oscillator objects 5
Checking access...Part 9 Explore Granular’s spectral sonic properties
Checking access...Part 10 Define the sonic timbre and strengths and weakness of Granular synthesis
Checking access...
Instructors
Phelan Kane
Phelan Kane is a Berlin & London based music producer, engineer, artist, developer and educator. He is currently running the electronic music record label Meta Junction Recordings and the audio software development company Meta Function. He has released the Max for Live device synth Wave Junction in partnership with Sonicstate. http://metafunction.co.uk/ http://phelankane.com/bio/