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    The fundamental principle of IRCAM is to encourage productive interaction among scientific research, technological developments, and contemporary music production. Since its establishment in 1977, this initiative has provided the foundation for the institute’s activities. One of the major issues is the importance of contributing to the renewal of musical expression through science and technology. Conversely, sp…

    • Research Topics
    • The STMS Lab
    • Research Teams
    • Sound Systems and Signals: Audio/Acoustics, InstruMents
    • Acoustic and Cognitive Spaces
    • Sound Perception and Design
    • Sound Analysis-Synthesis
    • Sound Music Movement Interaction
    • Musical Representations
    • Analysis of Musical Practices
    • Projects
    • Sound Workshop
    • The Musical Body
    • Creative Dynamics
    • Finished Projects
    • Musique/Sciences Collection
  • Creation

    IRCAM is an internationally recognized research center dedicated to creating new technologies for music. The institute offers a unique experimental environment where composers strive to enlarge their musical experience through the concepts expressed in new technologies.

    • Composers & Artists in Studio
    • Vimala Pons in studio
    • "I am in blood" for Sixteen Musicians and Live Electronics
    • Lucie Antunes in studio
    • Deena Abdelwahed in the studio
    • "Transfer" for 10 Musicians and Electronics
    • L'Annonce faite à Marie
    • In Ex Machina
    • Jazz Ex Machina
    • Improvise cum machina 1/2
    • Improvise cum machina 2/2
    • Like Sound, Like Flesh
    • Silent Talks
    • Music-Fictions
    • Artistic Research Residency
    • Artistic Residencies: The Blog
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    • Replay: 2022.23 Concerts
    • Seasons from 1996 to present
    • ManiFeste-2023 Website
    • ManiFeste festival from 2012 to 2023
    • L’Étincelle, IRCAM’s journal of creation
  • Transmission

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    • Max, Max for Live
    • OpenMusic
    • Modalys
    • Sound spatialization
    • Other training programs
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    • Cursus Program on Composition and Computer Music
    • Supersonic Chair
    • Master ATIAM
    • Sound Design Master's Program
    • Music Doctorate
    • AIMove Master
    • School Programs
    • Studios of Creation
    • Mixed-Music
    • Artistic and Cultural Education
    • Career Discovery Visit
    • Images of a Work Collection
    • ManiFeste-2022, the Academy
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    At the center of societal and economic concerns combining culture and information technologies, the current research at IRCAM is seen by the international research community as a reference for interdisciplinary projects on the sciences and technologies for sound and music, constantly exposed to society’s new needs and uses.

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November 8 through Wed 9 November 2022,
November 15 through Wed 16 November 2022,
November 29 through Wed 30 November 2022,
December 6 through Wed 7 December 2022,
2 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Ircam
Language

English

Level

Beginner

Prices

Full price : 1000 €

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Max Initiation in English [online]

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Learn the basics of programming in Max
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Max is a graphical programming language that lets users process, generate, interact with MIDI data in audio and video contents as well as all other types of data, for example from sensors.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will acquire the knowledge necessary to make simple patches. They will be able to Identify the means necessary to create a project using Max.

Public

Any creative person who wants to work on a project requiring Max: composers, developers, performers, sound technicians, choreographers, sound creators, video artists, live coders, music or art teachers, makers, etc.

Prerequisites

Participants must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Mastery of a sequencer software program such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, or another digital audio editing program (WaveLab, SoundStudio, Adobe Audition);
Good understanding of the theory of audio signal processing.

Educational Resources and Techniques

This professional training class will be taught online.
Technical requirements: Participants should download Max prior to training. If you do not have a software license, a month-long license could be issued to you by IRCAM for the length of the training. For further information, contact us at info-pedagogie(at)ircam.fr.
For best results, please use two screens for this class.
Class Format: Class is taught in English.
Training alternates between presentations, explanations on theory, studying examples to analyze, and hands-on exercises
Didactic Materials: presentations. A class guide will be given at the beginning of each training session and all complementary files will be given as needed

Supervision and Assessment

A technical session will be held beforehand to ensure all participants have the necessary equipment
Attendance controlled; signature of an attendance sheet required every morning and afternoon
Evaluation of knowledge and skills during individual exercises
A certificate at the end of the program is given to each participant

Training Period and Organization

24 hours of training, 8 half-days from 2:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m: November 8, 9, 15, 16, 29, 30 and December 6 & 7, 2022
Online  Class
8 students maximum

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Program

Tuesday, November 8

General presentation of the Max environment
Types of objects, types of data
Importance of the order of execution

Wednesday, November 9

Introduction to MIDI data and managing sequences
Simple interactions with a MIDI keyboard
Creation of a random MIDI machine

Tuesday, November 15

Introduction to audio in Max
Creation of a small sampler of sound files played from a keyboard

Wednesday, November 16

Produce simple synthesis algorithms (additive, subtractive)
Control synthesis using envelopes

Tuesday, November 29

Filter sound signals in Max
Analyze audio streams and extract pertinent information using simple modules (envelope following, pitch detection)

Wednesday, November 30

RM and AM modulations
Delay lines

Tuesday, December 6

Realize effects based on delay lines (flanger, chorus, etc.)

Wednesday, December 7

Record and operate reading sounds in Max using the <buffer~> object

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