Cycling 74 » Topic: Number LFO Sequence.

Number LFO Sequence.

S_Strangers — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:01:24 +0000

So, Im becoming quite well versed in Max. And I was attempting an idea which Ive yet to figure out.

Now, I hope I can explain this adequtely enough.

I want to create an LFO in numbers, not signal. I want to be able to ping pong back and forth from set values. In the fashion and speed of an LFO, slowing at the peaks, with the speed and wave being adjustable.

My purpose is to make an LFO that can MIDI control any parameter, lets say for example a simple dry wet of a grain delay in Ableton Live.

Once I get the basics of it I can figure out the waveforms, but Im not a mathmetician and dont know the equations needed.

Anyhelp would be amazing!

Re: Number LFO Sequence.

brendan mccloskey — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:22:16 +0000

this is the first thing i thought of, using [number~], any use?

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Re: Number LFO Sequence.

brendan mccloskey — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:26:46 +0000

ooh, ooh, and this will give you width control too:

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Re: Number LFO Sequence.

S_Strangers — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:30:30 +0000

Very very instresting!
I think this will work in conjunction with the LFO tutorials that were featured on here.

Re: Number LFO Sequence.

brendan mccloskey — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:37:58 +0000

Glad to help
The board will be happy to see your solution; it’s good for the forum!

Re: Number LFO Sequence.

seejayjames — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 23:07:41 +0000

You can try out my Sine Wave Explorer, about two-thirds of the way down this page:

http://www.third-space-mind.com/max/max_main.htm

Intercept the final signal output with number~ and see/hear what kinds of crazy shapes you get!

You’ll need to mess with the Colors a bit to see the waveforms, I don’t think the default ones are quite right. Everything should work though.