Final Project - Android Loop Pedal
After some experiments I decided use my phone as a loop pedal with a max patch. It has 4 different channels being played on a loop other than live guitar sound. It is possible to change different settings such as timing, duration of the loops and speed of the composition through OSC Sound Control App.
Here is a short demonstration: https://vimeo.com/327503954
Patch: File:Deniz Ekin Polat_LoopPedal.maxpat
For the final project I'm working on a patch which would produce algorithmic music and live music at the same time ny using my electric guitar as a sound source and my android phone as a controller.
My plan is to create a setup which looks like this in the end:
Progress
To begin building my patch I started experimenting by building a random sound generator.
I made different variations of the this patch. Right now I'm tyring to to evolve this patch into a patch that creates meaningful musical occasions rather than just random ones.
In order to get where I'm heading I built another patch that creates random notes but limited to a certain scale. This makes my patch more meaningful compared to the previous one since its only making notes of a certain scale ( D minor, C major etc.)
Now, I believe I can connect these two patches together after I change them to create meaningful melodies.
In addition to my algorithmic composition I also want to perform a live perfomance by using my guitar and phone. To do that I'm working on a virtual midi keyboard which is connected to my android phone. Now I can use my phone to trigger sound effects or notes from my phone.
My next approach will be to connect my electric guitar and use it as a part of the patch as well.
Homeworks
17.10.2018 /Introduction to Max and framework File:DenizHomework1.maxpat
24.10.2018 /Interaction between computers/software File:DenizHomework2.maxpat