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I have successfully managed to sent MIDI data from Max/MSP 5 through to Logic 8 using the 'from MaxMSP 1' MIDI output.

Now, I have a [noteout] object that is sending the required data to Logic. No problems yet. However, is there a simple way to create an automated process such that, when the patch is loaded, it automatically selects 'from MaxMSP 1' as its default MIDI output port?

I know you can send messages to noteout that select the appropriate port and therefore attach that message to a loadbang but, for some reason, it will not work for the port 'from MaxMSP 1'. I have tried connecting these following messages to [notein]:

Anyway, as I say none of these seem to work. The way I have gotten around this is to go into MIDI setup and use the abbreviation 'a' for the port 'from MaxMSP 1'. With this in place I can simply use the message 'port a' and connect that to the [noteout] object.

Whilst this works for me I am hoping to upload my patch online and I would very much like to bypass this routine in the name of user experience. I.e. if possible I would like for the patch to automatically select 'from MaxMSP 1' as the default MIDI output without any need to go into MIDI setup and create abbreviations. Is this possible?

port from MaxMSP 1
port MaxMSP 1
port 'from MaxMSP 1'

Anyway, as I say none of these seem to work. The way I have gotten around this is to go into MIDI setup and use the abbreviation 'a' for the port 'from MaxMSP 1'. With this in place I can simply use the message 'port a' and connect that to the [noteout] object. 

Whilst this works for me I am hoping to upload my patch online and I would very much like to bypass this routine in the name of user experience. I.e. if possible I would like for the patch to automatically select 'from MaxMSP 1' as the default MIDI output without any need to go into MIDI setup and create abbreviations. Is this possible?


possibly-a-very-stupid-question-with-a-really-simple-answer

Try a [loadbang "from MaxMSP 1"] as this is exactly what is being semt from the [umenu] in the [noteout] help file subpatch.

I assume you meant [loadmess]? In any case it now works. Really appreciate your help, thanks!

Possibly a very stupid question with a really simple answer