Music Hackspace Getting Started With Audio FX In Max by Massimiliano Cerioni [TUTORiAL]

Build audio effects from scratch in Max, starting with the interface and basic objects, then oscillators, amplitude modulation, bit crushers, delays and comb filters, ending with presets and MIDI mapping. In this workshop you will learn how to utilize audio FX creatively in Max. You will use Max objects to create audio FX processing in Max. This workshop aims to provide beginners to Max the suitable skills to begin exploring using audio FXs in the Max environment. No experience with Max is required but it is recommended that you have taken the free Getting Started With Max on-demand course. Learning outcomes Workshop 1: Utilize audio FX objects in Max Workshop 1: Configure objects for audio FX use Workshop 1: Build signal flow for audio FX in Max Workshop 1: Use a bitcrusher audio FX in Max Workshop 2: Patch singla flow for multiple audio FX in Max Workshop 2: Use a comb filter FX in Max Workshop 2: Assign parameters to controllers and build presets Workshop 2: Creatively deploy audio FX in Max Who is this course for? This workshop aims to provide beginners to Max the suitable skills to begin exploring using audio FXs in the Max environment. Requirements Access to a copy of Max 8 (i.e. trial or full license) A MIDI controller is not essential but is helpful (i.e. Novation Launch Control XL or similar) Course content: Getting Started With Audio FX In Max - Workshop 1 show/hide text 1. Patch 1_ Max Setup and Basic Objects Overview 2. Main GUI Objects and Event Syntax inside Max 3. Sliders and Dials inside Max 4. The Difference Between Events and Signals Inside Max 5. Basic Envelope Generators 6. Patch 2_ Make It Sound 7. Create Snippets In Max 8. Patch 2 Assignment_ Modify the Amplitude of a Sound In Max 9. Patch 2b Assignment_ Modify the Amplitude of a Sound In Max (Solution) 10. Patch 3_ Build a Basic Oscillator In Max 11. Difference Between Amplitude and deciBels 12. Patch 3b Assignment_ Build an LFO to Modulate the Amplitude of a Sound in Max 13. Patch 3b Assignment_ Build an LFO to Modulate the Amplitude of a Sound in Max (Solution) 14. Patch 4_ Making an Amplitude Modulation in Max Part I 15. 4b_ Making an Amplitude Modulation in Max Part II 16. Patch 4c_ Making an Amplitude Modulation in Max Part III 17. Patch 4d Assignment_ Smooth a Signal in Max 18. Patch 4d Assignment_ Smooth a Signal in Max (Solution) 19. Patch 5_ How to Build a Bit Crusher in Max 20. Patch 6_ What does the Selector object do in Max_ 21. Patch 7_ How to Record a Sound File in Max 22. Patch 7b Assignment_ Make an Effect Selector and Record the Final Output Inside a File 23. Patch 7b Assignment_ Make an Effect Selector and Record the Final Output Inside a File (Solution) 24. What is a Button_ What is a Bang_ Getting Started With Audio FX In Max - Workshop 2 show/hide text 1. Patch 8_ How to Build a Delay in Max Part I 2. Patch 8b_ How to Build a Delay in Max Part II 3. Patch 9_ How to Build a Comb Filter in Max Part I 4. Patch 9b_ How to Build a Comb Filter in Max Part II (Teeth) 5. What is the Feed-Forward and Feedback Comb Filters Frequency Response_ 6. Patch 9c Assignment_ Use a Kslider to Tune a Comb Filter 7. Patch 9c Assignment_ Use a Kslider to Tune a Comb Filter(Solution) 8. Patch 10_ Make Presets in Max 9. Map a MIDI Controller in Max