Programing in MAX for composers and music performers

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
101MPMAX credit 1 32 exercise hours (45 min) of instruction per semester, 1 to 6 hours of self-study English winter

Subject guarantor

Michal RATAJ

Name of lecturer(s)

Michal RATAJ

Department

The subject provides Composition Department

Contents

Lectures: John MacCallum (Cycling74)

From November 3 to November 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Place: HAMU Orchestra Hall

Learning outcomes

In this four-day hands-on workshop, we’ll explore techniques and best practices for working with interactive and generative audio in Max. Starting with a brief introduction to Max’s history and core concepts, we’ll move through essential topics including basic patch design, real-time audio analysis and resynthesis, multichannel audio using the mc.system, OSC communication for cross-platform interaction, and a survey of useful tools available through the Package Manager.

Emphasis will be placed on developing patches that are sustainable, debuggable, and performance-ready. This workshop is designed as an intensive “welcome to Max,” open to anyone interested in building creative tools for sound, regardless of prior experience.

Prerequisites and other requirements

open to AMU students

Literature

-

Evaluation methods and criteria

Active participation in the workshop, in person.

Note

Lectures: John MacCallum (Cycling74)

From November 3 to November 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Place: HAMU Orchestra Hall

Further information

This course is an elective for all AMU students

Schedule for winter semester 2025/2026:

Date Day Time Tutor Location Notes No. of paralel
03.11.2025 09:00–17:00 Michal RATAJ Orchestra Hall
Liechtenstein Palace		 parallel1
04.11.2025 09:00–17:00 Michal RATAJ Orchestra Hall
Liechtenstein Palace		 parallel1
05.11.2025 09:00–17:00 Michal RATAJ Orchestra Hall
Liechtenstein Palace		 parallel1
06.11.2025 09:00–17:00 Michal RATAJ Orchestra Hall
Liechtenstein Palace		 parallel1

Schedule for summer semester 2025/2026:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans