INTRODUCTION TO MAX/MSP/JITTER


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ADVANCED MAX/MSP CONCEPTS

Encapsulation
Subpatchers / Bpatchers
Object / Patchcord hiding / Presentation mode
Tricks + Techniques:
  • paste replace
  • tidying up patchcords
  • segmented patchcords
  • Max Toolbox
Abstractions
Arguments:
  • #1, #2, etc.
  • automatic w/ #0

INTRODUCTION TO JITTER

What is the Matrix?
Jitter UI Objects:
  • jit.pwindow
  • jit.window
  • jit.fpsgui
Video I/O
  • jit.qt.movie
  • jit.qt.grab
  • jit.rota
  • jit.qt.record
  • jit.vcr
Video Mixing
  • jit.xfade
  • jit.op
Matrix Cutting/Splicing:
  • jit.scissors
  • jit.glue
  • jit.submatrix
Effects:
  • jit.hue
  • jit.brcosa
  • jit.sprinkle
  • jit.slide
3D Basics:
  • jit.gl.render
  • jit.gl.gridshape
  • jit.gl.handle
  • jit.gl.videoplane
Misc. Jitter Tricks:
  • Fullscreen antialiasing
  • Hiding your mouse
Amplitude Following:
  • meter~, peakamp~
Sound Analysis:
  • fiddle~
  • analyzer~ / pitch~ / noisiness~ / brightness~ / loudness~
  • zsa.descriptors~

ASSIGNMENT

Create an audio-controlled video mixer / synthesizer.