Building Graphical User Interfaces in M4L and Max

Building Graphical User Interfaces in M4L and Max - On demand

Learn to build high quality graphical user interfaces in M4L and Max.

Course instructor: Mark Towers

Course level

£ 9.9

MaxforLive allows users to develop their own devices for use in composition, performance and beyond. Creating a graphical user interface that complements the device is one of the crucial development stages that can give a device its personality.

What you'll learn

Identify different styles of user interface
Explore and configure Live/Max UI objects
Create custom dials and sliders
Construct UI systems that synchronise with Ableton Live
Create pop-up UI windows

Requirements

A computer and internet connection
A web cam and mic
A Zoom account
Access to a copy of Live 10/11 & Max 8 (i.e. trial or full license)

Course content

Building Graphical User Interfaces in M4L and Max - On demand

---- Course materials to download
---- Part 1 - Introduction & Session Outcomes
---- Part 2 - Identify different styles of user interface
---- Part 3 - Explore and configure LIVE-Max UI objects
---- Part 4 - Working with presentation mode
---- Part 5 - Task 1 Practical
---- Part 6 - Construct UI systems that synchronise with Abelton LIVE
---- Part 7 - Task 2 Practical
---- Part 8 - Creating an expandable UI
---- Part 9 - Task 3 Practical
---- Part 10 - Creating a tabbed UI
---- Part 11 - Finalising a device
---- Part 12 - Create custom dials and sliders
---- Part 13 - Create pop up UI windows
---- Part 14 - Summary abd review of session

Who is this course for

In this workshop you will learn how to create a custom user interface for a M4L device, including a native Ableton Live style to a completely personalised theme.

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About the workshop leader

Mark Towers is an Ableton Certified Trainer and a lecturer in music technology at Leicester College. He specialises in Max for Live, as well as working with Isotonik Studios to create unique and creative devices for music production and performance such as the Arcade Series.