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March 6 through Sat 11 March 2023,
10 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Ircam
salle Nono
Language

French

Level

Intermediate

Prices

1500 €

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Max Intermediate / Max certification level 2

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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 have acquired the knowledge necessary in advanced programming techniques in Max and its multichannel development resources. They will be able to create complex patches and select the tools (software and hardware) adapted to their project with Max.

The training will be followed by an exam for the Max certification level 2. This exam evaluates users in a real-life professional situation.

Jitter will not be addressed.

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 attest to sufficient knowledge and skills in Max and its environment or have successfully completed the course Max Initiation
Good understanding of sequencer software (DAW audio-digital workstation) such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, or another audio editing software program (WaveLab, SoundStation, Adobe Audition, etc.)
Good understanding of the English vocabulary used in the software
Mastery of the basic functions of a Macintosh computer (use of a keyboard and mouse, create and manage files and folders, use menus, launch an application)
Basic mathematical concepts will facilitate participants' understanding: integers, rational and decimal numbers, sums, subtractions, multiplications, divisions, absolute value, study of simple functions, and definition of a frequency

Prior to the training, it is suggested that participants complete all the tutorials available in the software.

Educational Resources and Techniques

Classroom equipped with computers with all the necessary software installed, headphones, and MIDI keyboards;
Class Format: Training alternates between presentations, explanations on theory, studying examples to analyze, and hands-on exercises;
Didactic Materials: Video-projected 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

Welcome the first day of training beginning at 9:45am;
Attendance controlled; signature of an attendance sheet required every morning and afternoon;
Certification exam for Max, level 2 taken at the end of training.

A certificate at the end of the program is given to each participant with the results of the exam.

Training Period and Organization

33 hours of training. Monday-Saturday, March 6-11, 2023. 10am-1pm/2:30pm-5:30pm (Saturday 10am-1pm)
10 students maximum

This training program will be held at IRCAM on-site in accordance with local sanitary guidelines and measures in place at the current time. These guidelines and measures may change. In the event that IRCAM cannot physically welcome students for a program that requires face-to-face instruction, the program and the certification test will be cancelled. For further information, please contact: info-pedagogie (at) ircam.fr.

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Program

Monday

MorningOverview and implementation of a generalized development architecture: input, output, mixing ("dry/wet"), stereo and quadraphonic panning. Generation and use of wave tables in buffers (<buffer~>)
Afternoon

Multi-channel architecture implementation: introduction of <mc~> objects.
Extensive use of data types for collecting parameters and trajectories: <coll>, <zl>, <expr>, <vexpr>, <nodes>

Tuesday

Morning

Generalization of sound processing architecture and its application to synthesis and simple processing: additive synthesis, ring modulation, and amplitude tracking

AfternoonPolyphony and its poly-procedural generalization: use of <poly~> and its abstractions by its integration in the modules of syntheses and treatments carried out

Wednesday

Morning

Further study and application of the production of a polyphonic sampler

AfternoonManagement of audio streams by matrixing (<matrix~>, <matrixctl>...) and integration into development architecture

Thursday

Morning and Afternoon
Development of processing in the amplitude/frequency/time domain using the discrete short-time Fourier transform (STFT): use of <pfft~>, its abstractions and specific objects

Friday

Morning and Afternoon

Low-level development in Max: discovery of the <gen~> library and its development properties: processing, synthesis and synthesis by physical model

Saturday

Morning

Review, complementary work

AfternoonExam for Max certification level 2

Exam for Max certification level 2

3 hours // Saturday, March 11, 2023, 2:30pm-5:30pm
10 students maximum

The certification test is made up of two parts (90 minutes each):

  • A test of the applicant’s knowledge with open questions and comments and screen captures;
  • Following a break, a series of exercises is given to the applicant with several concrete cases, with increasing difficulty. The applicant must find solutions, as if they were in a professional situation (test on a Mac computer with Max).

This exam evaluates users in a real-life professional situation.

The jury consists of two teachers (IRCAM Computer Music Designers/ Specialized Instructors) and a specialist in Max.
A certificate with the results will be sent to the participants 3 weeks following the exam.

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