Darwin Grosse (aka [ddg])

Motor Mix Objects

A complete set of control objects for the CM Labs Motormix control surface, complete with comprehensive help files and a "virtual Motormix" surface for your enjoyment. The Motormix is the best-of-breed in control surfaces.

No licensing limitations - use it as you'd like!
Updated 10/07/2003

• Motormix_OSX.sit (Mac OS X)
• Motormix_Win.zip (Win)

• motormix_UB.zip (Mac OS X)

• Motormix Source Code

PPPlayer Source

The source code for the PPPlayer program (originally available at http://pluggo.com/ ) - this is a complete vst~ hosting system, with onscreen keyboard, arpeggiator (based on ddg.arp) and audio recorder. This program will show you how to host instruments, effects and modulators using the vst~ object within Max/MSP.

Note: This is provided for non-commercial use only!
Added 12/09/2002

• PPPlayerSource.sit

Pluggo File Handling

The objects (ddg.mp2sym, ddg.sym2mp, ddg.fileset2path, ddg.path2fileset) used in the Pluggo 3 Essential Instruments for sample storage and retrieval within a Pluggo device. This set of objects is rather complicated, but the helpfiles include complete examples of the object set in use.

Added 12/09/2002
Updated 03/15/2004 - OS X version created

• filehdl_OS9.sit (Mac OS 9)
• filehdl_OSX.sit (Mac OS X)

ddg.mono object

a monophonic synth controller for Max/MSP. implements last/high/low note priority and legato/retrigger phrasing. most useful if you are creating monosynth emulations (as i do all the time).* includes a help file* with a complete example - strap it across your "notein" or "kslider" and go crazy. the external will work with previous versions of Max, but the .help file uses a polyphonic kslider (and is therefore Max 4-specific).

Updated 07/29/2003 - Windows version created
Updated 09/23/2003 - OS X version created

• ddg.mono.sit (Mac OS 9)
• ddg.monoX.sit (Mac OS X)
• ddg.mono.zip (Win)

• ddgmono_UB.zip (Mac OS X)

ddg.arp object

a full-fledged analog-style arpeggiator. while max is the perfect language to implement an arpeggiator, i wanted to create a stand-alone external for simplified synth creation. includes:

• up, down, up/down, rotate (roland-style) and random directions
• as-played or sequential note order
• makenote-style note duration control
• 1 to 6 octave range

Updated 12/09/2002 - improved overdrive and audio-mix handling
Updated 07/29/2003 - Windows version created
Updated 09/23/2003 - OS X version created

• ddg.arp.sit (Mac OS 9)
• ddg.arpX.sit (Mac OS X)
• ddg.arp.zip (Win)

• ddgarp_UB.zip (Mac OS X)

bangseq object

an older external i created for sequencer (and particularily drum machine) creation. accepts an argument for the number of outlets, and outputs a 'bang' at the outlets in sequential order. it's easier to see than explain (check the .help file). created to make it easier to deal with this many outlets...

allows up to 32 steps (but, of course, at least one).

Updated 07/29/2003 - Windows version created
Updated 09/23/2003 - OS X version created

• bangseq.sit (Mac OS 9)
• bangseqX.sit (Mac OS X)
• bangseq.zip (Win)

ddg.velamp object

a utility patcher (written entirely in Max 4 and MSP 2) that's a handy velocity-scaled AR envelope. While it's not necessarily the perfect thing for any occasion, it is easily modified (try changing the line~ to a curve, or alter the velocity scaling) and is too useful for the hundreds of times you will need this type of object. This was developed for the MSP Synth-building Tutorials on http://www.creativesynth.com .

• ddg.velamp.sit

stash object

a generalized queue and stack object, stash provides the ability to store and retrieve data in both LIFO and FIFO order. originally developed to provide a "slowdown" mechanism for max messages, but will work for many uses. Should work in pre-4 Max, but no guarantees! Check the .help file for all the syntax (it does enqueue/dequeue, push/pop, handles all message types and even blink clears!).

Updated 04/04/2003 - General cleanup, OS X compatibility and testing
_ Updated 07/29/2003 - Windows version created._

• stash (Mac OS 9)
• stash (Mac OS X)
• stash (Win)

• stash_UB.zip (Mac OS X)

QuickStart

A bunch of abstractions and bpatchers that provide useful tools for both beginning and experienced Max/MSP developers. Includes:

• qs.adsr - a clean and simple ADSR implementation
• qs.scalifier - creates 7-note scales from random numbers
• qs.twindelay - a simple ping-pong delay with mix and feedback controls
• qs.vstizer - MIDI-to-VST message morphing
• qsui.drummer - a six-channel drum programmer
• qsui.midi - a simple MIDI input and output device
• qsui.minimixer - an eight-channel mixer with aux send and individual panning
• qsui.sequencer - a 16 step analog-style sequencer

These abstractions are free for any use, and are a quick way to get sequencing, drum and pulse programming, VSTi handling and standard ADSR functions into your system. Have fun!

Added 09/23/2003

• QuickStart.zip for Mac and Windows

info

want to drop me a line? email ddg@creativesynth.com

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