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From:
Kent williams
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Wed, 9 Feb 2000 11:47:21 -0600 (CST)
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Re: (idm) Generative music
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On Wed, 9 Feb 2000 alex@slab.org wrote:
quoted 6 lines Using Opcode Max and Cycling 74's audio extensions to Max is a> > Using Opcode Max and Cycling 74's audio extensions to Max is a > > favorite trick of people like Aphex Twin, Autechre, and Rich Devine, > > so you're in good company. > > Is this a scripting thing? Sounds interesting. >
Max is actually a product originally from IRCAM. It's an open ended environment which transforms midi input based on a network of transformation objects that you connect up with a graphical interface. Max was marketed by Opcode -- this is bad since Gibson has basically destroyed Opcode after a big fight between Gibson and Opcode executives. We can only hope that Max will devolve back to someone who will market and support it. www.cycling74.com is a good place to start. This is strictly macintosh software, but considering the flexibility and uniqueness of the product, you need to compare the $2K or so it takes to buy a mac and get this running versus similar options, like a Nord Modular, or a Doepfer modular. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org