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
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.
Course content
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
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)
Meet your instructor
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.
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