Synthesis with Max: Physical Modelling

by Ned Rush

Membership plan: Just Curious | Topics: Sound Design

What you'll learn

Build Physical Modelling devices via MSP oscillator objects
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.

Course content

Synthesis with Max: Physical Modelling - LIVE Session

Max patches
Part 1 - Introduction and building a delay line
Part 2 - Introducing noise sources
Part 3 - Feedback Processing and filtering
Part 4 - Adding Midi control of pitch
Part 5 - Adding a sequencer
Part 6 - Developing the sequencer by adding random
Part 7 - Porting to Max For Live and Q&A

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 schedule

Meet your instructor

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.