I've spent years working hard, honing my craft, trying to prove that interactive sound is worthwhile art. I take this stuff seriously, and I think sound that moves and breathes and lets you know it knows you're there is a really powerful and important and serious thing. But let me tell you about my favorite thing I've ever made. … [Read more...]
Review : Generative 2 & Feedback 2
Siren Audio recently released version 2 of their critically acclaimed audio software tools, Feedback and Generative. Originally a part of the Lorelei Suite which they released back in 2011, these stand-alone applications are developed using Max/MSP and give the user a chance to create drones and evolving audio textures very easily. In this review, I will be using audio and … [Read more...]
Car Engine Approximation In Max
Years ago, when I first started dabbling in the deep and dark world of Max/MSP, I attempted to create the sound of a car engine. This month's theme (which is 'vehicles', if you didn't know) reminded me about it. I opened up the patch after ages and was a bit appalled by the state of it. There are hidden skeletons in every old patch! Instead of digging through a … [Read more...]
Generating Complexity in Max
Guest Contribution by Mark Durham With this post I want to look at some strategies for generating control data in Max, or more specifically generating complex envelopes for controlling parameters. Now I expect that designing envelopes is nothing new for most Designing Sound readers; it's been a staple technique for manipulating parameters on a timeline in most DAW's, … [Read more...]
Max/MSP Webinar Recording Now Available
The recording of our Max/MSP webinar with Les Stuck is now available. That is all. Access the recording here … [Read more...]
Sonographic Sound Processing
Guest Post by Tadej Droljc Introduction The purpose of this article is to introduce the reader to the subject of Real-Time Sonographic Sound Processing. Since sonographic sound processing is based on windowed analysis it belongs to the digital world. Hence we will be leaning against digital concepts of audio and image or video throughout this article. Sonographic Sound … [Read more...]
Designing Sound Discussion Group – Les Stuck on Max/MSP
We've got a fun new webinar setup for this coming Sunday, April 28th. Les Stuck, Technical Director at Mills College and Max/MSP Guru, will be giving an overview of some of the things that are possible in the Max system, how to get started, and how and when he uses Max/MSP. It will take place at 2PM (U.S. Pacific Time), and will last about an hour...there will also be an … [Read more...]