Wavetable synthesis in Max/MSP is explored across this workshop, examining the spectral and sonic properties of wavetables, building wavetable oscillators through MSP oscillator objects, and constructing the modulation sources that bring them to life. It closes by defining the timbre, strengths and weaknesses of the technique, leaving learners able to build and modulate their own wavetable devices.
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Synthesis with Max: Wavetable
Build wavetable synthesis instruments in Max using MSP oscillator objects, add modulation sources and examine the spectral properties, timbre and trade-offs of wavetable sound design.
Course overview
Learning outcomes
Explore advanced Wavetable’s spectral sonic properties
Construct modulation sources for Wavetable synthesis devices
Define the sonic timbre and strengths and weakness of Wavetable 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 the course
- Requirements
Synthesis with Max: Wavetable
11 videos
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Synthesis with Max: Wavetable
11 videos
Part 1 Introduction I
Checking access...Part 2 Introduction II
Checking access...Part 3 Explore Wavetable’s spectral sonic properties 1
Checking access...Part 4 Explore Wavetable’s spectral sonic properties 2
Checking access...Part 5 Construct modulation sources for Wavetable synthesis devices 1
Checking access...Part 6 Build Wavetable oscillators via MSP oscillator objects 1
Checking access...Part 7 Build Wavetable oscillators via MSP oscillator objects 2
Checking access...Part 8 Build Wavetable oscillators via MSP oscillator objects 3
Checking access...Part 9 Construct modulation sources for Wavetable synthesis devices 2
Checking access...Part 10 Construct modulation sources for Wavetable synthesis devices 3
Checking access...Part 11 Define the sonic timbre and strengths and weakness of Wavetable 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/