Generative Music Tools: LFOs and Pitch Quantization - On demand
Membership plan: Getting Started | Topics: Sound Design
Course overview
There are a broad array of techniques musicians can use to generate music in Max. One fundamental component of traditional analogue synthesiser use is the LFO, or low-frequency oscillator. Additionally, pitch quantization can be an extremely powerful tool, especially when used alongside the values generated by an LFO.
What you'll learn
- Learn the basics of LFOs and pitch quantizers
- Build a standalone LFO patch with variable waveforms and a functional UI
- Build a quantizer which will map incoming pitch values to user-defined scales/modes
- Use both devices to control parameters of sound synthesis and assist in generative music composition
Who is this course for?
- This workshop will provide you with the information to construct both devices in Max, giving you a broader palette of compositional tools.
Course content
- Session Materials
- Part 1 - Introduction & Variable Waveform Setup
- Part 2 - Formatting the LFO Output
- Part 3 - Sync Setup
- Part 4 - Building the UI
- Part 5 - LFO Demonstration – Tremolo & Vibrato
- Part 6 - Quantiser List Manipulation
- Part 7 - Implementing the Quantiser Algorithm
- Part 8 - Including Pre-Set Scales & Modes
- Part 9 - Building the UI and Demonstration
- Part 10 - Further Demonstration
Requirements
- A computer and Internet connection
- Access to a copy of Max 7 or 8 (i.e. trial or full license)
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