This Max workshop builds a physical-modelling synth voice from a delay line, introducing noise sources as the excitation and adding feedback processing and filtering to shape the resonant body. It then layers MIDI pitch control and a sequencer, develops the sequencer with randomisation, and ports the result to Max for Live, so learners finish with a playable instrument inside Ableton.
Creative Coding
Synthesis with Max: Physical Modelling
Create a physical-modelling synth in Max by building a delay line with noise excitation, feedback filtering, MIDI pitch control and a sequencer, then port the instrument to Max for Live.
Course overview
Learning outcomes
Explore Physical Modelling spectral sonic properties
Construct modulation sources for Physical Modelling synthesis devices
Define the sonic timbre and strengths and weakness of Physical Modelling 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: Physical Modelling - LIVE Session
7 videos, 1 resource
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Synthesis with Max: Physical Modelling - LIVE Session
7 videos, 1 resource
- Max patches
Part 1 - Introduction and building a delay line
Checking access...Part 2 - Introducing noise sources
Checking access...Part 3 - Feedback Processing and filtering
Checking access...Part 4 - Adding Midi control of pitch
Checking access...Part 5 - Adding a sequencer
Checking access...Part 6 - Developing the sequencer by adding random
Checking access...Part 7 - Porting to Max For Live and Q&A
Checking access...
Instructors
Ned Rush
Duncan Wilson (aka Ned Rush) is a musician, producer and content creator based in the UK. Whilst perhaps largely known for his Youtube channel, he has also released music independently as well developing content for Isotonik Studios.