programming with max/msp - Virtual Sound

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Practice
Paragraph 1.1 - First steps with Max/MSP
that are connected together is called a patch (a reference to the old world of
analog modular synthesizers that were programmed using physical cable connections
called patch cords).
Let’s look at our first Max/MSP Object and create our first patch.
By clicking on the icon in the upper left corner of the palette, we cause an
object icon to appear where the flashing target had been (seen in Figure 1.2).
Fig.1.2 The object box
The object that appears is a generic object called the object box. It is the object
that we will use most often when patching. Its function depends upon the
name that we give it when we type a string 2 into its interior. Be sure that there
is a flashing vertical cursor inside the object box. 3 Using the mouse, point at
the left edge of the object. You will see a small blue circle appear with an equal
sign (‘=’) in it. To call up the Object List, click on the circle. (seen in Figure 1.3).
Fig.1.3 The Object List
2 The word “string” is computer programming lingo that refers to a combination of letters and
numbers, such as “print”, “save”, “astringcontainingthenumber1”, or “subsection22”.
3 If there is not a flashing cursor inside of the object box, you can cause it to appear by doubleclicking
on the inside of the object box.
from “Electronic Music and Sound Design” Vol. 1 by Alessandro Cipriani and Maurizio Giri
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