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SUMMARY:Getting Started with Max For Live - On demand
DESCRIPTION:Difficulty level: Beginner \nIn this series of workshops you will explore the Max For Live (M4L) ecosystem\, empowering you to utilise them in your own music. \nFollowing these workshops you’ll be able build your own devices in the Max For Live environment! \nAbleton Live Suite is a powerful and creative DAW. \nMax For Live extends the vast range of creative opportunities that Live offers\, allowing you to add third party devices or to create your own unique devices. \nSession 1 Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of this session you will be able to: \n\n\nBecome familiar with the M4L landscape \n\n\nExplore pre-built M4L devices that come with Live Suite \n\n\nLocate and utilise M4L tutorials that come with Live Suite \n\n\nIdentify third party M4L content \n\n\nSession 2 Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of this session you will be able to: \n\n\nCreate objects and route patch cables \n\n\nConstruct user interfaces in M4L \n\n\nBuild MIDI step sequencers in M4L \n\n\nExplore further possibilities within Max For Live \n\n\n \n\n \n \nRequirements \n\n\nA computer and internet connection \n\n\nA good working knowledge of computer systems \n\n\nA basic awareness of Ableton Live \n\n\nAccess to a copy of Ableton Live Suite (i.e. with Max For Live) (i.e. trial or full license) \n\n\nAbout the workshop leader \nPhelan Kane is a Berlin & London based music producer\, engineer\, artist\, developer and educator. \nFor 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. \nHis credits include collaborations with Placebo\, Radiohead\, Fad Gadget\, Depeche Mode\, Moby\, Snow Patrol\, Mute\, Sony BMG\, Universal\, EMI and Warner Bros. \nHe 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. \nHe 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. \nHe 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.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/getting-started-with-max-for-live-live-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Max,Music software,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201124T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20201013T183018Z
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SUMMARY:Build an interactive textile instrument
DESCRIPTION:This practice-led course will show you how to make an electronic textile interface for music performance. We will learn a DIY technique to craft with e-textile materials and then explore how to make music with the handcrafted interface in a number of ways. Each session will follow on from the last\, developing your knowledge through a series of hands-on projects\, delivered in four online workshops.  \nLevel: beginner with notions of DIY electronics and programming \n\n \n\nSome familiarity or experience of working with Arduino and/or Max/MSP (or similar platforms) is desirable\nA tabletop space to work at\nComputer\, with USB port\nArduino IDE (Free – download here: https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software)\nMax 8 (Free 30 day trial available – you will be instructed to download this for the final session)\n\nThis workshop is available internationally. Please order your DIY kit before the dispatch date for your location. Kits will be posted using a Royal Mail tracked service. \nUK dispatch date: Friday 17th November \nWorldwide dispatch date: Friday 3rd November \n \nWe will work with the Lilypad Arduino\, a microcontroller board designed for use with e-textiles and wearables projects\, and Max/MSP\, an object-orientated programming language for music making. The workshop series will cover the fundamentals of working with e-textiles and these technologies\, giving a basis for participants to continue to develop their creative ideas when working with sound and interactive textiles. \nTues 24th Nov\, 6pm UK –  Workshop 1: Crafting an e-textile interface \nIn this workshop\, we will explore an approach to working with electronic textiles and handcraft. This workshop will introduce needle felting as a DIY method of working with e-textiles. We will make an interactive and touch sensitive textile interface\, to then be used in a number of ways\, throughout the four sessions of this course. Through crafting the brightly coloured interface\, we will explore a creative approach to interface design and learn how traditional crafts can be combined with e-textile materials to result in novel interfaces for music performance. \nTues 1st Dec\, 6pm UK – Workshop 2: Bringing your craft work to life: capacitive sensing and visualising sensor data with the Lilypad Arduino \nIn this session\, we will transform the needle felted piece from Workshop 1 into an interactive and touch sensitive interface. We will introduce the Lilypad Arduino and explore capacitive sensing as a method of bringing your textile work to life. You will learn several approaches to visualising interaction data on screen\, as well as the fundamentals of working with Arduino IDE. \nTues 8th Dec\, 6pm UK – Workshop 3: Composing through code: making an e-textile step sequencer with the Lilypad Arduino \nThis week\, we will develop our coding skills and learn an approach to using your e-textile interface with the Lilypad Arduino\, as a standalone music making device. We will write\, edit and compose through code\, to create a playful step sequencer that makes music as you touch the textile interface.  \nTues 15th Dec\, 6pm UK – Workshop 4: Interactive textiles and Max/MSP \nWorkshop 4 will introduce a method of using your handcrafted interface with Max/MSP. From this workshop\, you will know how to program your Lilypad Arduino\, to allow your e-textile interface to control parameters in a Max patch. We will make a software-based sampler\, where pre-recorded sound files are triggered by touching the interactive textile interface. Some familiarity and a basic working knowledge of Max/MSP is desirable\, but not essential. Participants with experience in Max are welcome to bring their own patches to experiment with. \n— \nA DIY kit\, with all of the craft tools and materials you will need\, is included in the workshop price and will be posted to your home in advance of the course.   \nThere are two kits available\, please select the kit that you will require:  \nKit 1 is a full kit and includes a Lilypad Arduino and all of the craft tools and materials you will need for the course.  \nKit 2 includes all of the craft tools and materials you will need to make the e-textile interface\, but does not include the Lilypad Arduino and USB cable.  \n(Kit 2 is best suited if you already have a Lilypad Arduino or would prefer to use an alternative board. Please note that this course focuses on working with the Lilypad and so support for alternative boards will be limited and only recommended for more experienced participants.) \nKit 1 contents: \n\nLilypad Arduino\nUSB cable\n10 x crocodile clips\nSpeaker\nWool \nSteel wool\n3 x Needle felting tools \nEmbroidery hoop\nFabric\nCopper tape\n\nKit 2 contents: \n\n10 x crocodile clips\nSpeaker\nWool \nSteel wool\n3 x Needle felting tools \nEmbroidery hoop\nFabric\nCopper tape
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/build-an-interactive-textile-instrument-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DIY electronics,Instrument design,Wearables,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201202T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201202T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T103012Z
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Synthesis with Max
DESCRIPTION:Level: Intermediate \nWhat you will learn in this course \nCycling 74’s Max / MSP offers a vast playground of programming opportunities to create your own synthesis devices. In this workshop you will begin to build your own synthesis devices. This workshop aims to provide you with suitable skills to begin exploring synthesis devices in the Max MSP environment. \nSession Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of this session you will will be able to: \n\nDefine the basic building blocks of synthesis\n\nBuild oscillators via MSP oscillator objects \n\n\nExplore various filter responses via MSP filter objects \n\n\nBegin to build modulation sources for synthesis devices \n\n\nSession Study Topics \n\n\nMSP synthesis objects \n\n\nMSP oscillator objects \n\n\nMSP filter objects \n\n\nLFO & envelope properties \n\n\n\n \nRequirements \n\nA computer and internet connection\nA good working knowledge of computer systems\nAn basic awareness of audio processing\nGood familiarity with MSP\nAccess to a copy of Max 8 (i.e. trial or full license)\n\nAbout the workshop leader \nPhelan 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. \nHis credits include collaborations with Placebo\, Radiohead\, Fad Gadget\, Depeche Mode\, Moby\, Snow Patrol\, Mute\, Sony BMG\, Universal\, EMI and Warner Bros. \nHe 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. \nHe 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.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/an-introduction-to-synthesis-with-max-live-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Max,Music software
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201203T080400
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201203T080400
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SUMMARY:Experimental Audio FX in Max
DESCRIPTION:Level: Intermediate \nIn 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. \nSession Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of this session a successful student will be able to: \n\nIdentify MSP objects for building delay FX devices\nBuild delay line audio FX devices via buffer\, record and groove\nBuild feedback and processing networks\nExplore UI concepts and design\n\nRequirements \n\nA computer and internet connection\nA good working knowledge of computer systems\nAn basic awareness of audio processing\nGood familiarity with MSP\nAccess to a copy of Max 8 (i.e. trial or full license)\n\nAbout the workshop leader \nNed 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.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/experimental-audio-fx-in-max/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201205T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20201102T190849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T102552Z
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SUMMARY:Shakmat DIY modular synth build with CV FREQS
DESCRIPTION:This workshop led by CV FREQS (Chelsea Bruno\, PhD and Craig Clifford\, MD\, MS) and the Shakmat team focuses on the complete build of a range of available DIY Shakmat kits. \nChelsea and Craig will lead a workshop to build Knight’s Gallop\, while the Shakmat team will be on hand to build all other modules. \nWhat’s included in the price? \nThe bundle price includes a discount of 20% on the retail price of each module\, plus registration to the workshop. \nThe Music Hackspace is collaborating with Shakmat and the modular shops Thonk (UK) and SynthCube (US) to create a special gift box for each of the modules\, delivered at shipping price local to the retailers. If you already have your own module\, you can also purchase access to the workshop only. \n\n \nHow will this work in practice? \nThis is an online workshop. We will use breakout rooms in Zoom for people building the same modules\, supported by one of 4 workshop leaders. You will be able to show your progress and get support as you get building. \nParticipants can expect a short review of soldering techniques: \n\nPreparing the PCB\nChoice of solder\nUse of rosin flux\nTip tinner and oxidation\nSoldering tips and heat transfer\nClean-up\n\nIdentification of electronic components and short review of function: \n\nPolarity of components\nResistor\, capacitor\, diode\, semiconductor\, IC pin identification\n\nApproach to modules with limited build instructions \n\nPlaning your build\, Dos and Dont’s\nHelpful tricks\n\nJoin the after party! \nAfter the workshop\, everyone is invited to a concert with CV FREQS co-hosted by Eden Grey and Ned Rush on CV FREQS YouTube channel\, which will start at 7pm UK time. The lineup includes: \nShakmat\nModul8r\nnagasaki45\nMODGEIST\nLoula Yorke\nQuentin Leonetti\nCraig Clifford & Eden Grey\n\nDan Wahlbeck\nCherif Hashizume\n\nAbout the workshop leaders \nDr. Chelsea Bruno releases music as Eden Grey.  She began researching and working with the Eurorack modular synthesizer whilst earning her Masters’ degree at Florida International University in Music Technology. \nModular synthesis was the main research focus of her PhD in Music Composition at Royal Holloway\, University of London\, while participating in synth meets and performing in the UK and Europe\, and organizing the CV FREQS London synth meet and concert events. \nDr. Craig Clifford is a medical doctor and chemical scientist by training but has spent much of his life dedicated to artistic endeavors. He has been involved with electronic music production since its inception and has performed at several venues in Chicago nightclubs early in his career. His interests in modular synthesis spans the past four years and includes techno\, EDM\, and Berlin school compositions.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/shakmat-diy-modular-synth-build-with-cv-freqs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:DIY electronics,Instrument design,Modular Synths,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201207T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201207T200000
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SUMMARY:Synthesis with Max: Subtractive
DESCRIPTION:Level: Intermediate \nWhat you will learn in this course \nCycling 74’s Max / MSP offers a vast playground of programming opportunities to create your own synthesis devices. In this workshop you will build your own synthesis device that utilizes a subtractive architecture. This workshop aims to provide you with suitable skills to begin exploring subtractive synthesis devices in the Max MSP environment. \nSession Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of this session you will be able to: \n\nDeploy MSP oscillator objects\n\nBuild various filter responses via MSP filter objects \n\n\nConstruct modulation sources for subtractive synthesis devices \n\n\nDefine the sonic timbre and strengths and weakness of subtractive synthesis \n\n\nSession Study Topics \n\n\nMSP oscillator objects \n\n\nFilter networks & responses \n\n\nLFO & envelope properties \n\n\nSubtractive’s timbre. Strengths and weaknesses \n\n\n\n \nRequirements \n\nA computer and internet connection\nA good working knowledge of computer systems\nAn basic awareness of audio processing\nGood familiarity with MSP\nAccess to a copy of Max 8 (i.e. trial or full license)\n\nAbout the workshop leader \nNed 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
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/synthesis-with-max-subtractive-live-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Live-stream,Max,Music software
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201209T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20201123T144354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T101957Z
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SUMMARY:Synthesis with Max: Wavetable
DESCRIPTION:Level: Intermediate \nWhat you will learn in this course \nCycling 74’s Max / MSP offers a vast playground of programming opportunities to create your own synthesis devices. In this workshop you will build your own synthesis device that utilizes a Wavetable architecture. This workshop aims to provide you with suitable skills to begin exploring Wavetable synthesis devices in the Max MSP environment. \nSession Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of this session you will be able to: \n\nBuild Wavetable oscillators via MSP oscillator objects\n\nExplore Wavetable’s spectral sonic properties \n\n\nConstruct modulation sources for Wavetable synthesis devices \n\nDefine the sonic timbre and strengths and weakness of Wavetable synthesis\n\nSession Study Topics \n\n\nMSP oscillator objects for Wavetable \n\n\nSonograms\, scopes and the frequency domain \n\n\nLFO\, line & envelope properties \n\n\nWavetable’s timbre. Strengths and weaknesses \n\n\n\n \nRequirements \n\nA computer and internet connection\nA good working knowledge of computer systems\nAn basic awareness of audio processing\nGood familiarity with MSP\nAccess to a copy of Max 8 (i.e. trial or full license)\n\nAbout the workshop leader \nPhelan 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. \nHis credits include collaborations with Placebo\, Radiohead\, Fad Gadget\, Depeche Mode\, Moby\, Snow Patrol\, Mute\, Sony BMG\, Universal\, EMI and Warner Bros. \nHe 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. \nHe 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.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/synthesis-with-max-wavetable-live-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Live-stream,Max,Music software
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201213T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20201118T122947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T101735Z
UID:10000873-1607882400-1607889600@musichackspace.org
SUMMARY:An Introduction to Markov Chains: Machine Learning in Max/MSP
DESCRIPTION:Difficulty level: Beginner \nOverview \nMarkov chains are mathematical models that have existed in various forms since the 19th century\, which have been used to aid statistical modelling in many real-world contexts\, from economics to cruise control in cars. Composers have also found musical uses for Markov Chains\, although the implied mathematical knowledge needed to implement them often appears daunting. \nIn this workshop we will demystify the Markov Chain and make use of the popular ml.star library in Max/MSP to implement Markov Chains for musical composition. This will involve preparing and playing MIDI files into the system (as a form of Machine Learning) and capturing the subsequent output as new MIDI files. By the end of the session you will have the knowledge of how to incorporate Markov Chains into your future compositions at various levels. \nTopics \n\nMax\nMarkov Chains\nMachine Learning\nAlgorithmic Composition\n\n\n \nRequirements  \n\nYou should have a basic understanding of the Max workflow and different data types.\nKnowledge of MIDI format and routing to DAWs (Ableton\, Logic etc) would be a plus\, although Max instruments will be provided.\nNo prior knowledge of advanced mathematical or machine learning concepts are necessary\, the focus will be on musical application.\n\nAbout the workshop leader \nSamuel Pearce-Davies is a composer\, performer\, music programmer and Max hacker living in Cornwall\, UK. \nWith a classical music background\, it was his introduction to Max/MSP during undergraduate studies at Falmouth University that sparked Sam’s passion for music programming and algorithmic composition. \nGoing on to complete a Research Masters in computer music\, Sam is now studying a PhD at Plymouth University in music-focused AI.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/an-introduction-to-markov-chains-machine-learning-in-max-msp-live-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Max,Music software,Software Classes,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201214T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20201123T145840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T101344Z
UID:10000886-1607968800-1607976000@musichackspace.org
SUMMARY:Synthesis with Max: FM
DESCRIPTION:Level: Intermediate \nWhat you will learn in this course \nCycling 74’s Max / MSP offers a vast playground of programming opportunities to create your own synthesis devices. In this workshop you will build your own synthesis device that utilizes a FM architecture. This workshop aims to provide you with suitable skills to begin exploring FM synthesis devices in the Max MSP environment. \nSession Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of this session you will be able to: \n\nBuild FM carrier and modulators via MSP oscillator objects\n\nExplore FM’s spectral sonic properties \n\n\nConstruct modulation sources for FM synthesis devices \n\n\nDefine the sonic timbre and strengths and weakness of FM synthesis \n\n\nSession Study Topics \n\nMSP oscillator objects for FM\n\nSonograms\, scopes and the frequency domain \n\n\nLFO\, line & envelope properties \n\n\nFM’s timbre. Strengths and weaknesses \n\n\n\n \nRequirements \n\nA computer and internet connection\nA good working knowledge of computer systems\nAn basic awareness of audio processing\nGood familiarity with MSP\nAccess to a copy of Max 8 (i.e. trial or full license)\n\nAbout the workshop leader \nNed 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.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/synthesis-with-max-fm-live-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Live-stream,Max,Music software
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201216T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20201123T144842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T101127Z
UID:10000880-1608141600-1608148800@musichackspace.org
SUMMARY:Synthesis with Max: Granular
DESCRIPTION:Level: Intermediate \nWhat you will learn in this course \nCycling 74’s Max / MSP offers a vast playground of programming opportunities to create your own synthesis devices. In this workshop you will build your own synthesis device that utilizes a  Granular architecture. This workshop aims to provide you with suitable skills to begin exploring  Granular synthesis devices in the Max MSP environment. \nSession Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of this session you will be able to: \n\nBuild Granular oscillators via MSP oscillator objects\n\nExplore Granular’s spectral sonic properties \n\n\nConstruct modulation sources for  Granular synthesis devices \n\nDefine the sonic timbre and strengths and weakness of  Granular synthesis\n\nSession Study Topics \n\nMSP oscillator objects for  Granular\n\nSonograms\, scopes and the frequency domain \n\n\nLFO\, line & envelope properties \n\n\n Granular’s timbre. Strengths and weaknesses \n\n\n\n \nRequirements \n\nA computer and internet connection\nA good working knowledge of computer systems\nAn basic awareness of audio processing\nGood familiarity with MSP\nAccess to a copy of Max 8 (i.e. trial or full license)\n\nAbout the workshop leader \nPhelan 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. \nHis credits include collaborations with Placebo\, Radiohead\, Fad Gadget\, Depeche Mode\, Moby\, Snow Patrol\, Mute\, Sony BMG\, Universal\, EMI and Warner Bros. \nHe 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. \nHe 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.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/synthesis-with-max-granular-live-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Live-stream,Max,Music software
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201221T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20201123T150332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T101052Z
UID:10000889-1608573600-1608580800@musichackspace.org
SUMMARY:Synthesis with Max: Physical Modelling
DESCRIPTION:Level: Intermediate \nWhat you will learn in this course \nCycling 74’s Max / MSP offers a vast playground of programming opportunities to create your own synthesis devices. In this workshop you will build your own synthesis device that utilizes a Physical Modelling architecture. This workshop aims to provide you with suitable skills to begin exploring Physical Modelling synthesis devices in the Max MSP environment. \nSession Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of this session you will be able to: \n\nBuild Physical Modelling devices via MSP oscillator objects\n\nExplore Physical Modelling spectral sonic properties \n\n\nConstruct modulation sources for Physical Modelling synthesis devices \n\nDefine the sonic timbre and strengths and weakness of Physical Modelling synthesis\n\nSession Study Topics \n\nMSP oscillator objects for Physical Modelling\n\nSonograms\, scopes and the frequency domain \n\n\nLFO\, line & envelope properties \n\n\nPhysical Modelling’s timbre. Strengths and weaknesses \n\n\n\n \nRequirements \n\nA computer and internet connection\nA good working knowledge of computer systems\nAn basic awareness of audio processing\nGood familiarity with MSP\nAccess to a copy of Max 8 (i.e. trial or full license)\n\nAbout the workshop leader \nNed 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.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/synthesis-with-max-physical-modelling-live-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Live-stream,Max,Music software
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210106T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20201202T164337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201231T101217Z
UID:10000893-1609956000-1609963200@musichackspace.org
SUMMARY:Getting started with Max - LIVE series
DESCRIPTION:-SOLD OUT- Head over to this link for the February sign ups  \nDates:  \nSession 1: Wednesday 6th January 6pm GMT \nSession 2: Wednesday 13th January 6pm GMT \nSession 3:  Wednesday 20th January 6pm GMT \nSession 4: Wednesday 27th January 6pm GMT \nLevel: Beginners curious about programming \nGet started with interactive audio and video\, and discover the possibilities of the Max environment. In this series of workshops\, you will learn how to manipulate audio\, MIDI\, samples\, oscillators and program your own interactive canvas. \nConnect together Max’s building blocks to create unexpected results\, and use them in your music productions. \nLearn from guided examples and live interactions with teachers and other participants. \nThis series of online workshops aims to enable you to work with Max confidently on your own. \nSession overview  \n\nSession 1 – Understand the Max environment\nSession 2 – Connect building blocks together\nSession 3 – Master the user interface\nSession 4 – Work with your MIDI devices\n\n\n \nRequirements  \n\n\nA computer and internet connection \n\n\nA good working knowledge of computer systems \n\n\nAccess to a copy of Max 8 \n\n\nAbout the workshop leader \nPhelan 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. \nHe specialises in sound design and production techniques such as synthesis and sampling\, alongside audio processing and plug-in development. \nHe 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.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/getting-started-with-max-live-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Live-stream,Max,Music software
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210107T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20201216T115858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T115858Z
UID:10000790-1610042400-1610049600@musichackspace.org
SUMMARY:Additive Synthesis with Max - LIVE Session
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday 7th January 6pm GMT \nLevel: Intermediate \nCycling 74’s Max / MSP offers a vast playground of programming opportunities to create your own synthesis devices. \nIn this workshop you will build your own synthesis device that utilizes an Additive architecture. This workshop aims to provide you with suitable skills to begin exploring  Additive synthesis devices in the Max MSP environment. \nSession Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of this session you will be able to: \n\nBuild  Additive oscillators via MSP oscillator objects\n\n\n\nExplore Additive’s spectral sonic properties \n\n\nConstruct modulation sources for  Additive synthesis devices \n\nDefine the sonic timbre and strengths and weakness of Additive synthesis\n\nSession Study Topics \n\nMSP oscillator objects for Additive\n\n\nSonograms\, scopes and the frequency domain\n\n\nLFO\, line & envelope properties\n\n\n\n\nAdditive’s timbre. Strengths and weaknesses\n\n\n\n\n \nRequirements \n\n\nA computer and internet connection \n\n\nA good working knowledge of computer systems \n\n\nAn basic awareness of audio processing \n\n\nGood familiarity with MSP \n\n\nAccess to a copy of Max 8 (i.e. trial or full license) \n\n\nAbout the workshop leader \nPhelan 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. \nHe specialises in sound design and production techniques such as synthesis and sampling\, alongside audio processing and plug-in development.  \nHe 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.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/additive-synthesis-with-max-live-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Live-stream,Max,Music software
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210108T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20201209T143852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T125755Z
UID:10000907-1610128800-1610136000@musichackspace.org
SUMMARY:Exploring MC ~ in Max 8 - On demand
DESCRIPTION:Level: Intermediate to Advanced \nCycling 74’s Max/MSP offers a vast playground of programming opportunities to create your own audio effects. In this workshop you will build your own audio effects that utilizes multi-channel (mc~) for complex audio processes. This workshop aims to provide you with suitable skills to begin exploring the mc~ environment. \nSession Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of this session a successful student will be able to: \n\n\nExplore the basic concepts of mc~ and how we can apply them to signal processing via delay lines \n\n\nBuild multi-tap delay/resonator/reverb FX using various mc~ objects \n\n\nDeploy feedback processing using filters such as mc.lores~ and mc.svf~ \n\n\nApply UI elements to gain access to the various mc~ processes \n\n\nApplying modulation sources such as mc.cycle~ to create a polyphonic/multi-voice chorus effect. \n\n\nSession Study Topics \n\nmc concepts and mc.tapin~ and mc.tapout~\n\n\nBuilding FX via mc~ objects\n\n\nUI objects and the mc~ messaging system.\n\n\n\n\nmc~ modulation sources\n\n\n\n\n \nRequirements \n\n\nA computer and internet connection \n\n\nA good working knowledge of computer systems \n\n\nAn basic awareness of audio processing \n\n\nGood familiarity with MSP \n\n\nAccess to a copy of Max 8 (i.e. trial or full license) or Live Suite (M4L) \n\n\nAbout the workshop leader \nNed Rush aka Duncan Wilson is a musician\, producer and performer. He’s most likely 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.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/exploring-mc-in-max-8-live-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Max,Music software
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210111T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20201209T112447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T112447Z
UID:10000906-1610388000-1610395200@musichackspace.org
SUMMARY:Interactive video with Jitter - LIVE Session
DESCRIPTION:Dates:  \nSession 1 – Monday 11th January 6pm – 8pm GMT \nSession 2 – Monday 18th January 6pm – 8pm GMT \nSession 3 – Monday 25th January 6pm – 8pm GMT \nSession 4 – Monday 1st February 6pm – 8pm GMT \nLevel: Beginner with a basic knowledge of Max \nWhat you will learn \nThe workshop is aimed at anyone who would like to learn how to create interactive visuals with the software Max/MSP/Jitter from Cycling74. \nYou definitely don’t need to be a Max guru to take part in the workshop\, although a basic knowledge of the program is required. \nWe will start from the very basics of working with videos and images in Max\, learning how to import footage and live camera stream and how those can be processed in the software. We will then see how to unlock the full control over visuals manipulation and analysis using the GEN environment\, which allows us to work on video and images at the pixel level. \nWe will finally proceed to introduce the OpenGL implementation inside Max\, with which we can create 3D graphics and visually satisfying post-processing effects. \nA major focus of the workshop will be to include interaction in our patches. \nWe will use audio streams to control and modify the parameter of our visuals\, as well as others interactive inputs like camera video stream. \nAt the end of the workshop we will have a showreel of the works created by the participants during the four weeks. \n\n \nRequirements \n\nA computer and internet connection\n\nTopics \nSession 1 \n\nWorkshop holder and participants introduction.\nShowreel on what can be achieved using Max/Jitter for the Visuals.\nStarting with video in Max: read and play a movie.\nOpen the webcam video-stream inside Max.\nIntroduction to the Jitter Matrix.\nCreate images by filling pixels algorithmically.\nCreate images using random and noise generators.\nExplanation on Perlin Noise.\nDrive video-effects using an audio stream.\n\nSession 2: \n\nIntroduction to OpenGL in Max.\nApply materials to 3D shapes.\nExplanation on light and color in GL in Max.\nControl 3D shapes parameters using an audio stream.\nIntroducing Textures.\nIntroduction to [jit.gen].\nReviewing simple trigonometry concepts.\nExplanation on Vectors.\nCreate large numbers of 3D shapes using [jit.gen] and [jit.gl.multiple].\n\nSession 3:   \n\nAnimate arrays of 3D shapes using [jit.gen] and input streams.\nCreate a simple particle system with [jit.gen].\nProcedurally create 2D/3D shapes using [jit.gen] and [jit.gl.mesh].  – Animate procedural shapes using an audio stream.\n Create procedural texture using [jit.gl.pix].\n\nSession 4:   \n\nDevelop audio-reactive visuals using the concepts seen in the previous sessions.\nCapture the 3D scene using [jit.gl.node].\nApply post-processing effects to the scene.\n Introduction to [jit.gl.pass].\n Performance consideration on visuals in Max/Jitter.\nConclusion.\n\nAbout the workshop leader \nFederico Foderaro is an audiovisual composer\, teacher and designer for interactive multimedia installations\, author of the YouTube channel Amazing Max Stuff.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/interactive-video-with-jitter-live-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Max,Video,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210114T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20201216T120303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T120303Z
UID:10000796-1610647200-1610654400@musichackspace.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Wavetable Synthesis with Max - LIVE Session
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday 14th January 6pm GMT \nLevel: Intermediate \nCycling 74’s Max / MSP offers a vast playground of programming opportunities to create your own synthesis devices. In this workshop you will build your own synthesis device that utilizes an advanced  Wavetable architecture. This workshop aims to provide you with suitable skills to begin exploring advanced Wavetable synthesis devices in the Max MSP environment. \nSession Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of this session a successful student will be able to: \n\nBuild advanced Wavetable oscillators via MSP oscillator objects\n\n\n\nExplore advanced Wavetable’s spectral sonic properties \n\n\nConstruct modulation sources for Wavetable synthesis devices \n\nDefine the sonic timbre and strengths and weakness of Wavetable synthesis\n\nSession Study Topics \n\nAdvanced MSP oscillator objects for Wavetable\n\n\nSonograms\, scopes and the frequency domain\n\n\nLFO\, line & envelope properties\n\n\n\n\nWavetable’s timbre. Strengths and weaknesses\n\n\n\n\n \nRequirements \n\n\nA computer and internet connection \n\n\nA good working knowledge of computer systems \n\n\nAn basic awareness of audio processing \n\n\nGood familiarity with MSP \n\n\nAccess to a copy of Max 8 (i.e. trial or full license) \n\n\nAbout the workshop leader  \nPhelan 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. \nHe specialises in sound design and production techniques such as synthesis and sampling\, alongside audio processing and plug-in development.  \nHe 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.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/advanced-wavetable-synthesis-with-max-live-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Live-stream,Max,Music software
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210115T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20201209T145603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T130137Z
UID:10000910-1610733600-1610740800@musichackspace.org
SUMMARY:Jitter in Ableton - On demand
DESCRIPTION:Level: Intermediate \nCycling 74’s Jitter offers a vast playground of programming opportunities to create your own visual devices. In this workshop you will build your own visual device that utilizes a audio signals to manipulate imaginary. This workshop aims to provide you with suitable skills to begin exploring the jitter environment. \nSession Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of this session a successful student will be able to: \n\n\nDiscover the basics of the Jitter framework. \n\n\nExplore options for analysing audio signals to gather data to control visuals \n\n\nDeploy objects suitable for making visuals \n\n\nApply processes from data acquired from audio signals to control visuals. \n\n\nApply UI elements and save into a Max For Live device. \n\n\nSession Study Topics \n\nThe jitter landscape\nAudio analysis\nUsing visual objects\nControl visual objects\nUI & M4L devices\n\n\n\n\n\n \nRequirements \n\n\nA computer and internet connection \n\n\nA good working knowledge of computer systems \n\n\nAn basic awareness of audio processing \n\n\nGood familiarity with MSP \n\n\nAccess to a copy of Max 8 (i.e. trial or full license) or Live Suite (M4L) \n\n\nAbout the workshop leader \nNed Rush aka Duncan Wilson is a musician\, producer and performer. He’s most likely 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.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/jitter-in-ableton-live-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Max,Music software,Video
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210116T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20201208T133141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T134235Z
UID:10000897-1610809200-1610816400@musichackspace.org
SUMMARY:Max meetup - Europe Edition 1
DESCRIPTION:FREE \nDate:  Saturday 16th January – 3pm UK time /  4pm CET \nLevel: Open to all levels \nOverview \nJoin the Max meetup to share ideas and learn with other artists\, coders and performers. Showcase your patches\, pair with others to learn together\, get help for a school assignment\, or discover new things. \nThe meetup runs via Zoom. The main session features short presentations from Max users. Breakout rooms are created on the spot on specific topics\, and you can request a new topic at any time. \n In the breakout rooms\, you can share your screen to show other participants something you’re working on\, ask for help\, or help someone else. \nWhat if I can’t get in? \nThe number of participants is limited to 100. The main session is live streamed on our YouTube channel for those who cannot attend or want to watch it later. \nReady to present your work? \nEveryone is welcome to propose a presentation. Just fill in this short form and you’ll be put on the agenda on a first come first served basis. \nPresentations should take no more than 5 minutes with 5 minutes Q&A and we’ll have up to 5 presentations at each meetup. \n\n \nTopic suggestions but not limited to: \n\nMIDI\nJitter\nSignal processing\nSequencing\nHardware\nOSC\nAlgorithmic composition\nPackage manager modules\n\nBerlin Code of Conduct \nWe ask all participants to read and follow the Berlin Code of Conduct and contribute to creating a welcoming environment for everyone.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/max-meetup-europe-edition-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Max,Meet Ups,Music software
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210117T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20201222T085957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T115923Z
UID:10000789-1610906400-1610913600@musichackspace.org
SUMMARY:Digital Windchimes / An Introduction to Generative Music - On demand
DESCRIPTION:Level: Beginner \nBrian Eno once described a set of chimes being blown in the wind as an example of generative music. Adapting this philosophy of music-making to a digital setting\, we can create environments where a series of musical elements can be triggered semi-randomly\, akin to the blowing of wind. \nIn this workshop you will learn to create such a system in Max/MSP\, building a simple synthesised bell-like sound with variable timbre which will then be ‘played’ by a loose algorithm that you will construct. This will involve learning a form of subtractive synthesis using a bank of resonant filters\, applying variable controls to both its generation and post-processing through reverb and delay\, and finally using combinations of random number generators to make digital ‘wind’. \nThis is just one way of approaching generative music\, but by the end of the workshop you will have a better understanding of the underlying axioms and be able to go on to apply them to your own systems. \nTopics \n\n\n\nMax\nGenerative Music\nSubtractive Synthesis\n\n\n\n\n \nRequirements  \n\n\nYou should be comfortable with the general workflow and data formatting in Max. \n\n\nSome basic knowledge of frequencies (hz) in relation to music-making would be a plus. \n\n\nAbout the workshop leader  \nSamuel Pearce-Davies is a composer\, performer\, music programmer and Max hacker living in Cornwall\, UK. \nWith a classical music background\, it was his introduction to Max/MSP during undergraduate studies at Falmouth University that sparked Sam’s passion for music programming and algorithmic composition. \nGoing on to complete a Research Masters in computer music\, Sam is now studying a PhD at Plymouth University in music-focused AI.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/digital-windchimes-an-introduction-to-generative-music-live-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Max,Music software,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210122T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210122T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20201209T144322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T100513Z
UID:10000781-1611338400-1611338400@musichackspace.org
SUMMARY:Abstract Composition in Ableton and Max For Live - On demand
DESCRIPTION:Level: Intermediate \nAbleton and Cycling 74’s Max For Live offer a vast playground of programming opportunities to create unique compositions and rich sound designs. In this workshop you will create musical and sonic ideas using abstract techniques of composition. This workshop aims to provide you with suitable skills to begin exploring generative composition and complex sound design. \nSession Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of this session a successful student will be able to: \n\n\nDiscuss the relevance of using generative processes in certain musical contexts. \n\n\nExplore how we can use these processes to create musical ideas. \n\n\nLook at ways to capture these ideas to use for future projects. \n\n\nExploring various sound design techniques to add colour and shape. \n\n\nSession Study Topics \n\nDeploy Ableton and Max For Live devices to generate musical content.\n\n\nDevelop this content with various devices such as instruments and effects.\n\n\nCapture\, edit and consolidate the content.\n\n\n\n\nReflect on the content we created and discuss ways to develop the project further.\n\n\n\n\n \nRequirements \n\n\nA computer and internet connection \n\n\nA good working knowledge of computer systems \n\n\nA basic awareness of music theory and audio processing \n\n\nGood familiarity with Ableton and Max For Live \n\n\nAccess to a copy of Ableton Live 10 Suite\, or Ableton Live 10 with a Max For Live license. \n\n\nAbout the workshop leader \nNed Rush aka Duncan Wilson is a musician\, producer and performer. He’s most likely 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.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/abstract-composition-in-ableton-and-max-for-live-live-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Max,Music software
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210123T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20201208T133752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T100234Z
UID:10000902-1611414000-1611421200@musichackspace.org
SUMMARY:Max meetup  - US Edition 1
DESCRIPTION:FREE \nDate:  Saturday 23rd January – 3pm PST / 6pm EST \nLevel: Open to all levels  \nPresenters \nThe meetup will be hosted by Chloe Alexandra Thompson and feature the following presentation \nFrancisco Botello  –  Wireless IMU Panning Controller\nTommy Martinez  –  Spatial Composition in the Frequency Domain\nmutant forest  –  Controlling lights and sound in a performance with max4live\nsydney christensen  –   Idea workshopping: analog synth controlled by MAX information\nChloe Thompson  –  Intro to ICST Ambisonics Package\nOverview \nJoin the Max meetup to share ideas and learn with other artists\, coders and performers. Showcase your patches\, pair with others to learn together\, get help for a school assignment\, or discover new things. \nThe meetup runs via Zoom. The main session features short presentations from Max users. Breakout rooms are created on the spot on specific topics\, and you can request a new topic at any time. \n In the breakout rooms\, you can share your screen to show other participants something you’re working on\, ask for help\, or help someone else. \nReady to present your work? \nEveryone is welcome to propose a presentation. Just fill in this short form and you’ll be put on the agenda on a first come first served basis. \nPresentations should take no more than 5 minutes with 5 minutes Q&A and we’ll have up to 5 presentations at each meetup. \n\n \nTopic suggestions but not limited to: \n\nMIDI\nJitter\nSignal processing\nSequencing\nHardware\nOSC\nAlgorithmic composition\nPackage manager modules\n\nBerlin Code of Conduct \nWe ask all participants to read and follow the Berlin Code of Conduct and contribute to creating a welcoming environment for everyone.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/max-meetup-us-edition-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Max,Meet Ups,Music software
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210129T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20201209T145135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T100417Z
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SUMMARY:Abstract Performance in Ableton and Max For Live - On demand
DESCRIPTION:Level: Intermediate \nAbleton and Cycling 74’s Max For Live offer a vast playground of opportunities to create unique and rich electronic music performances. In this workshop you will create a performance instrument. This workshop aims to provide you with suitable skills to begin exploring improvised performance in Ableton Live and Max For Live. \nSession Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of this session a successful student will be able to: \n\n\nDiscuss various forms of performance approaches in Ableton and Max For Live plus their advantages and weaknesses. \n\n\nExplore one approach that gives most flexibility and ease for performing. \n\n\nGather assets in Ableton and Max For Live to use in the performance and how to fit them into our chosen approach. \n\n\nDevelop the approach into a complex performance orientated instrument based in the Ableton and Max For Live Environments \n\n\nSession Study Topics \n\nDeploy Ableton and Max For Live devices to create a musical performance.\nLoad and organize sounds into Ableton’s Drum Rack.\nEnhance the performability of our instrument using midi processes.\nDevelop the approach using Ableton and Max For Live effects.\n\n\n\n\n\n \nRequirements \n\n\nA computer and internet connection \n\n\nA good working knowledge of computer systems \n\n\nA basic awareness of music theory and audio processing \n\n\nGood familiarity with Ableton and Max For Live \n\n\nAccess to a copy of Ableton Live 10 Suite\, or Ableton Live 10 with a Max For Live license. \n\n\nA midi controller is desirable. \n\n\nAbout the workshop leader \nNed Rush aka Duncan Wilson is a musician\, producer and performer. He’s most likely 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.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/abstract-performance-in-ableton-and-max-for-live-live-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Live-stream,Max,Music software
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210130T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20201208T134127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T095805Z
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SUMMARY:Max meetup - Europe Edition 2
DESCRIPTION:FREE \nDate:  Saturday 30th January – 3pm UK time / 4pm CET \nLevel: Open to all levels  \nOverview \nJoin the Max meetup to share ideas and learn with other artists\, coders and performers. Showcase your patches\, pair with others to learn together\, get help for a school assignment\, or discover new things. \nThe meetup runs via Zoom. The main session features short presentations from Max users. Breakout rooms are created on the spot on specific topics\, and you can request a new topic at any time. \n In the breakout rooms\, you can share your screen to show other participants something you’re working on\, ask for help\, or help someone else. \nPresenters \nThe session will be hosted by Ned Rush and feature presentations by: \nNick Rothwell\, aka Cassiel\, Live coding a patch librarian in Clojure\nPhilip Meyer\, Image Convolution with jit.gl.pix\nJohan Englund\, CV recorder for Mira \nAnd more to be confirmed soon. \nReady to present your work? \nEveryone is welcome to propose a presentation. Just fill in this short form and you’ll be put on the agenda on a first come first served basis. \nPresentations should take no more than 5 minutes with 5 minutes Q&A and we’ll have up to 5 presentations at each meetup. \n\n \nTopic suggestions but not limited to: \n\nMIDI\nJitter\nSignal processing\nSequencing\nHardware\nOSC\nAlgorithmic composition\nPackage manager modules\n\nBerlin Code of Conduct \nWe ask all participants to read and follow the Berlin Code of Conduct and contribute to creating a welcoming environment for everyone.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/max-meetup-europe-edition-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Max,Meet Ups,Music software
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210202T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20210111T085822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T095200Z
UID:10000810-1612288800-1612296000@musichackspace.org
SUMMARY:Visual Music Performance with Machine Learning - On demand
DESCRIPTION:Level: Intermediate \nIn this workshop you will use openFrameworks to build a real-time audiovisual instrument. You will generate dynamic abstract visuals within openFrameworks and procedural audio using the ofxMaxim addon. You will then learn how to control the audiovisual material by mapping controller input to audio and visual parameters using the ofxRapid Lib add on. \nSession Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of this session a successful student will be able to: \n\n\nCreate generative visual art in openFrameworks \n\n\nCreate procedural audio in openFrameworks using ofxMaxim \n\n\nDiscuss interactive machine learning techniques \n\n\nUse a neural network to control audiovisual parameters simultaneously in real-time \n\n\nSession Study Topics \n\n\n3D primitives and perlin noise \n\n\nFM synthesis \n\n\nRegression analysis using multilayer perceptron neural networks \n\n\nReal-time controller integration \n\n\n\n \nRequirements \n\n\nA computer and internet connection \n\n\nA web cam and mic \n\n\nA Zoom account \n\n\nInstalled version of openFrameworks \n\n\nDownloaded addons ofxMaxim\, ofxRapidLib \n\n\nAccess to MIDI/OSC controller (optional – mouse/trackpad will also suffice) \n\n\n \nAbout the workshop leader  \nBryan Dunphy is an audiovisual composer\, musician and researcher interested in generative approaches to creating audiovisual art. His work explores the interaction of abstract visual shapes\, textures and synthesised sounds. He is interested in exploring strategies for creating\, mapping and controlling audiovisual material in real time. He has recently completed his PhD in Arts and Computational Technology at Goldsmiths\, University of London.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/visual-music-performance-with-machine-learning-live-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Software Classes,Video,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20210125T123707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T065847Z
UID:10000817-1612375200-1612382400@musichackspace.org
SUMMARY:Max Meetup Americas Edition 1 - LIVE Session
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday 3rd of February at 6pm PST / 9pm EST \nLevel: Open to all levels \nOverview \nJoin the Max meetup to share ideas and learn with other artists\, coders and performers. Showcase your patches\, pair with others to learn together\, get help for a school assignment\, or discover new things. \nThe meetup runs via Zoom. The main session features short presentations from Max users. Breakout rooms are created on the spot on specific topics\, and you can request a new topic at any time. \nIn the breakout rooms\, you can share your screen to show other participants something you’re working on\, ask for help\, or help someone else. \n\n \nRequirements \n\nA computer and internet connection\n\nPresenters  \nHosted by Chloe Alexandra Thompson and Francisco Botello \nReady to present your work? \nEveryone is welcome to propose a presentation. Just fill in this short form and you’ll be put on the agenda on a first come first served basis. \nPresentations should take no more than 5 minutes with 5 minutes Q&A and we’ll have up to 5 presentations at each meetup. \nBerlin Code of Conduct \nWe ask all participants to read and follow the Berlin Code of Conduct and contribute to creating a welcoming environment for everyone.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/https-musichackspace-org-learnmax/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Live-stream,Max,Meet Ups
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210204T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20201230T132117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T094729Z
UID:10000795-1612461600-1612468800@musichackspace.org
SUMMARY:Video Synthesis with Vsynth for Max - LIVE Session
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Thursdays 4th / 11th / 18th / 25th February 2021 6pm GMT \nLevel: Intermediate + \nOverview \nIn this series of 4 workshops\, we’ll look at how to interconnect the different 80 modules that come with Vsynth\, exploring video techniques and practices that can create aesthetics associated with the history of the electronic image but also complex patterns founded in some basic functions of nature. \nVsynth is a high level package of modules for Max/Jitter that together make a modular video synthesizer. Its simplicity made it the perfect tool to introduce yourself to video synthesis and image processing. Since It can be connected to other parts of Max\, other softwares and hardwares it can also become a really powerful and adaptable video tool for any kind of job. \nHere’s what you’ll learn in each workshop: \nWorkshop 1: \nLearn the fundamentals of digital video-synthesis by diving into the different video oscillators\, noise generators\, mixers\, colorizers and keyers. By the end of this session students will be able to build simple custom video-synth patches with presets. \n\nVideo oscillators\, mixers\, colorizers.\n\nWorkshop 2:  \n\n\nModulations (phase\, frequency\, pulse\, hue\, among others). \n\n\nIn this workshop we will focus on the concept of modulation so that students can add another level of complexity to their patches. We’ll see the differences between modulating parameters of an image with simple LFOs or with other images. Some of the modulations we’ll cover are Phase\, Frequency\, Pulse Width\, Brightness & HUE. \nWorkshop 3: \n\n\nFilters/convolutions and video feedback techniques. \n\n\nThis 3rd workshop is divided in two. In the first half\, we’ll go in depth in what actually means low or high frequencies in the image world. We’ll then use Low-pass and High-pass filters/convolutions in different scenarios to see how they affect different images. \n\n\nIn the second\, half we’ll go through a lot of different techniques that uses the process of video-feedback. From simple “trails” effects to more complex reaction-diffusion like patterns! \n\n\nWorkshop 4: \n\n\nWorking with scenes and external controllers (audio\, midi\, arduino). \n\n\nIn this final workshop we’ll see how to bundle in just one file several Vsynth patches/scenes with presets for live situations. We’ll also export a patch as a Max for Live device and go in depth into “external control” in order to successfully control Vsynth parameters with audio\, midi or even an Arduino. \n\n\n\n \nRequirements \n\n\nIntermediate knowledge of Max and Jitter \n\n\nHave latest Max 8 installed \n\n\nBasic knowledge of audio-synthesis and/or computer graphics would be useful \n\n\nAbout the workshop leader \nKevin Kripper (Buenos Aires\, 1991) is a visual artist and indie software developer. He’s worked on projects that link art\, technology\, education and toolmaking\, which have been exhibited and awarded in different art and science festivals. Since 2012 he’s been dedicated to creating digital tools that extend the creative possibilities of visual artists and musicians from all over the world.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/video-synthesis-with-vsynth-for-max-live-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Live-stream,Max,Music software,Software Classes,Video,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210204T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20201230T180800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T094328Z
UID:10000807-1612461600-1612468800@musichackspace.org
SUMMARY:Getting started with Max - LIVE Session 3rd Edition(all Thursdays in February)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop series was added as the other two series planned in January and February were sold out. \nLIVE Sessions on Thursdays 4th\, 11th\, 18th\, 25th February 2021\, 6pm GMT \nGet started with interactive audio and video\, and discover the possibilities of the Max environment. In this series of workshops\, you will learn how to manipulate audio\, MIDI\, samples\, oscillators and program your own interactive canvas.  \nConnect together Max’s building blocks to create unexpected results\, and use them in your music productions.  \nLearn from guided examples and live interactions with teachers and other participants.  \nThis series of online workshops aims to enable you to work with Max confidently on your own.  \nSession overview  \nSession 1 – Understand the Max environment \nSession 2 – Connect building blocks together \nSession 3 – Master the user interface \nSession 4 – Work with your MIDI devices \n\n \n  \nTaught by Phelan Kane \nPhelan 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. \nHe specialises in sound design and production techniques such as synthesis and sampling\, alongside audio processing and plug-in development.  \nHe 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. \n Requirements:  \n\n\nA computer and internet connection \n\n\nA good working knowledge of computer systems \n\n\nAccess to a copy of Max 8 
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/getting-started-with-max-live-session3/
CATEGORIES:Free event,Max,Music software,Software Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210206T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20201210T135513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210718T151521Z
UID:10000787-1612627200-1612634400@musichackspace.org
SUMMARY:Getting started with Max - LIVE Session 2nd Edition
DESCRIPTION:-SOLD OUT- Head over to to this link for Thursday sign ups Getting started with Max – LIVE Series #3 – Music Hackspace \nSession 1: Saturday 6th February 2021 \nSession 2: Saturday 13th February 2021 \nSession 3: Saturday 20th February 2021 \nSession 4: Saturday 27th February 2021 \nLevel: Beginners curious about programming \nGetting started with Max – LIVE Session \nGet started with interactive audio and video\, and discover the possibilities of the Max environment. In this series of workshops\, you will learn how to manipulate audio\, MIDI\, samples\, oscillators and program your own interactive canvas. \nConnect together Max’s building blocks to create unexpected results\, and use them in your music productions.  \nLearn from guided examples and live interactions with teachers and other participants.  \nThis series of online workshops aims to enable you to work with Max confidently on your own.  \nSession overview  \nSession 1 – Understand the Max environment \nSession 2 – Connect building blocks together \nSession 3 – Master the user interface \nSession 4 – Work with your MIDI devices \n\n \n Requirements:  \n\n\nA computer and internet connection \n\n\nA good working knowledge of computer systems \n\n\nAccess to a copy of Max 8  \n\n\nAbout the workshop leader \nPhelan 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. \nHe specialises in sound design and production techniques such as synthesis and sampling\, alongside audio processing and plug-in development.  \nHe 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.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/getting-started-with-max-live-session-2nd-edition/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Live-stream,Max,Music software
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210207T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20201222T090522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210718T151356Z
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SUMMARY:Melody Generation in Max - On demand
DESCRIPTION:Level: Intermediate \nThe importance of the melody in traditional musical composition is difficult to understate. Often one of the first components the ear latches onto\, being able to write a good melody is something of an artform. Producing basic algorithmically-generated melodies using Max/MSP is quite easy\, but in order to produce something more ‘musical’ we must refine the generation process. \nIn this workshop you will learn some ways of generating more complex melodies in Max. This will involve implementing occasional phrase repeats to balance predictability and surprise\, locking in some of the more important rhythmic elements and incorporating planned octave jumps alongside more restricted pitch-based travel. \nBy the end of the workshop you will have constructed a melody generation patch that can be set to play along with your compositions\, with a greater understanding of some of the ways in which we can sculpt melody in Max. \nTopics \n\n\n\nMax/MSP\nAlgorithmic Composition\nMelody\n\n\n\n\n \nRequirements \n\n\nYou should be comfortable with the general workflow and data formatting in Max. \n\n\nKnowledge of MIDI format and routing to DAWs (Ableton\, Logic etc) would be a plus\, although Max instruments will be provided. \n\n\nYou should have some basic knowledge of music theory: chords\, scales\, modes etc. \n\n\nAbout the workshop leader  \nSamuel Pearce-Davies is a composer\, performer\, music programmer and Max hacker living in Cornwall\, UK. \nWith a classical music background\, it was his introduction to Max/MSP during undergraduate studies at Falmouth University that sparked Sam’s passion for music programming and algorithmic composition. \nGoing on to complete a Research Masters in computer music\, Sam is now studying a PhD at Plymouth University in music-focused AI.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/melody-generation-in-max-live-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Music software,Software Classes,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210209T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232305
CREATED:20210111T091621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210718T151129Z
UID:10000814-1612893600-1612900800@musichackspace.org
SUMMARY:Immersive AV Composition -On demand / 2 Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Level: Advanced \nThese workshops will introduce you to the ImmersAV toolkit. The toolkit brings together Csound and OpenGL shaders to provide a native C++ environment where you can create abstract audiovisual art. You will learn how to generate material and map parameters using ImmersAV’s Studio() class. You will also learn how to render your work on a SteamVR compatible headset using OpenVR. Your fully immersive creations will then become interactive using integrated machine learning through the rapidLib library. \nSession Learning Outcomes \nBy the end of this session a successful student will be able to: \n\n\nSetup and use the ImmersAV toolkit \n\n\nDiscuss techniques for rendering material on VR headsets \n\n\nImplement the Csound API within a C++ application \n\n\nCreate mixed raymarched and raster based graphics \n\n\nCreate an interactive visual scene using a single fragment shader \n\n\nGenerate the mandelbulb fractal \n\n\nGenerate procedural audio using Csound \n\n\nMap controller position and rotation to audiovisual parameters using machine learning \n\n\nSession Study Topics \n\n\nNative C++ development for VR \n\n\nVR rendering techniques \n\n\nCsound API integration \n\n\nReal-time graphics rendering techniques \n\n\nGLSL shaders \n\n\n3D fractals \n\n\nAudio synthesis \n\n\nMachine learning \n\n\n\n \nRequirements \n\n\nA computer and internet connection \n\n\nA web cam and mic \n\n\nA Zoom account \n\n\nCloned copy of the ImmersAV toolkit plus dependencies \n\n\nVR headset capable of connecting to SteamVR \n\n\n \nAbout the workshop leader  \nBryan Dunphy is an audiovisual composer\, musician and researcher interested in generative approaches to creating audiovisual art in performance and immersive contexts. His work explores the interaction of abstract visual shapes\, textures and synthesised sounds. He is interested in exploring strategies for creating\, mapping and controlling audiovisual material in real time. He has recently completed his PhD in Arts and Computational Technology at Goldsmiths\, University of London.
URL:https://musichackspace.org/event/immersive-av-composition-live-session-2-sessions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Software Classes,Video,Workshops
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