Experimental Audio FX in Max
Level: Intermediate
In this workshop you will build an experimental audio FX device that utilizes buffers to create a novel delay line. Experimental processing will be added to the signal path to provide unique sound design possibilities. This workshop aims to provide you with suitable skills to begin exploring building unique, novel and experimental audio FX devices in the Max MSP environment.
Session Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session a successful student will be able to:
- Identify MSP objects for building delay FX devices
- Build delay line audio FX devices via buffer, record and groove
- Build feedback and processing networks
- Explore UI concepts and design
Requirements
- A computer and internet connection
- A good working knowledge of computer systems
- An basic awareness of audio processing
- Good familiarity with MSP
- Access to a copy of Max 8 (i.e. trial or full license)
About the workshop leader
Ned Rush aka Duncan Wilson is a musician, producer and performer. He’s known best for his YouTube channel, which features a rich and vast quantity of videos including tutorials, software development, visual art, sound design, internet comedy, and of course music.
Building Audio FX in Gen
Level: advanced
Date: 19th November 2020, 6pm GMT
In this workshop, you will explore tools and techniques to create bespoke audio FX tools in Gen via Max. Explore delay effects, circular buffers, modulation delays, LFOs, and multi-tap delays via a series of exercises. This workshop aims to enrich your musical output via the application of self-made audio FX and novel sound design techniques. Gen provides highly optimised audio processes that matches C++ and is the ideal technology for improving complex Max patches and free CPU.
Session Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session a successful student will be able to:
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Identify key Gen objects for audio FX devices
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Build delay line audio FX devices with feedback networks
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Configure Gen parameters and properties
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Add LFO networks for use in Flanger and Chorus audio FX devices
Session Study Topics
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Gen objects
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Circular buffers
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Gen variables and parameters
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LFO modulation sources
Requirements
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A computer and internet connection
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A good working knowledge of computer systems
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An basic awareness of audio processing
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Good familiarity with MSP
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Access to a copy of Max 8 (i.e. trial or full license)
About the workshop leader
Phelan Kane is a Berlin & London based music producer, engineer, artist, developer and educator. For over twenty years he has been active in both the music industry and the contemporary music education sector, with a focus on electronic music and alternative bands.
His specialism is sound design and production techniques such as synthesis and sampling, alongside audio processing and plug-in development. His credits include collaborations with Placebo, Radiohead, Fad Gadget, Depeche Mode, Moby, Snow Patrol, Mute, Sony BMG, Universal, EMI and Warner Bros. He holds an MA in Audio Technology from the London College of Music, University of West London, an MSc in Sound & Music Computing at the Center for Digital Music at Queen Mary, University of London and in 2008 became one of the world’s first wave of Ableton Certified Trainers.
He is a member of the UK’s Music Producers Guild, holds a PG Cert in Learning & Teaching, is an Affiliate of the Institute for Learning, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and until recently was Chairman of the London Committee for the British Section of the Audio Engineering Society. He is currently running the electronic music record label Meta Junction Recordings and the audio software development company Meta Function, which specialize in Max for Live devices releasing the M4L synth Wave Junction in partnership with Sonicstate.