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Mat L

I have been working on a max device that aims at updating the LEDs of the miniLAB mk2 from Arturia, based on what is going on with a selected clip slot :

I have managed to put together something that's doing it, and I wanted to share it for several reasons. First, it seems to me that it is something many people would want, isn't it ? And since it is one of my first patch, I thought it could help other newbies. And last but not least, it would be interesting to share other ways ( and better! ) of doing it.

In edit mode, I sometimes have a "notifications" error but never in Live.

I have been working on a max device that aims at updating the LEDs of the miniLAB mk2 from Arturia, based on what is going on with a selected clip slot :
 - is there a stop button ?
 - is there a clip in the slot ?
 - is it playing ?
 - is it recording ?
 - is it triggered ?

Hi,
I have been working on a max device that aims at updating the LEDs of the miniLAB mk2 from Arturia, based on what is going on with a sel

observing-a-clip-slot-to-update-led-sharing-my-limited-insights

Observing a clip slot to update LED -- Sharing my (limited) insights

Uasmi Nasser

I'm trying to find the information on that topic but can't. Is there any way to check if the required package from package manager is installed on the Max for Live bundled version, and if not - install it? 

Hey everyone,

I'm trying to find the information on that topic but can't. Is there any way to check if the required package from package...

check-package-and-install-on-max-for-live-device-load

Check package and install on Max for Live Device load

chapelier fou

I never worked with clocks and Max/MSP before so pardon my newbiness inthe domain... 

but whenever I start the metro, notes are blocked. Maybe because of the "per channel" nature of Live's tracks ? i guess that MIDI clock doesn't have a channel... 

But is there a way ? I've seen this device 

https://maxforlive.com/library/device/6651/clock

I never worked with clocks and Max/MSP before so pardon my newbiness inthe domain... 
I thought this rough patch would work : 

but whenever I start the metro, notes are blocked. Maybe because of the "per channel" nature of Live's tracks ? i guess that MIDI clock doesn't have a channel... 
But is there a way ? I've seen this device https://maxforlive.com/library/device/6651/clock so it must be possible. 

I never worked with clocks and Max/MSP before so pardon my newbiness inthe domain... 
I thought this rough patch would work : 
 
but wheneve

m4l-how-to-send-midi-clock-to-a-synth-from-a-track

[rtin] is not working in a M4L context so I assume that clock messages are blocked too.
It's really  a pity that the tempo information from Live to MIDIout doesn't pass through the tracks.
You cannot (in my opinion) catch/send them.

The CLock device  uses Imp.midi and is just working for external synths.


Yep, meanwhile, I tried with imp.midiout and it works ! 

M4L : How to send MIDI clock to a synth from a Track ?

K POD

I'm looking for a device in Max for Live that can duplicate the length of a currently selected MIDI clip. Let's say you've recorded a 1-bar bassline but want to extend it to 2 bars to add some automation over the last few beats. Ableton Live has a button for this, but I need a simple device for my live performances.

I'm a beginner with Max for Live, but I'm willing to give it a shot if nobody has created this device yet. Any tips would be greatly appreciated! 

Hi there,

I'm looking for a device in Max for Live that can duplicate the length of a currently selected MIDI clip. Let's say you've...

duplicate-length-actually-double-midi-clip-possible

Duplicate length (actually double) midi clip - possible?

uisato ui

Hey, guys. Just found out about this forum. I'd like to show you my latest experiment:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7bAO4AuXmbs

- Hjorth parameter, and Shannon entropy calculation.

- Generative music patch based on incoming EEG data.

- EEG data-reactive 3D brain based on new POP operators.

If curious, you can find more experiments through: 

Hey, guys. Just found out about this forum. I'd like to show you my latest experiment:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7bAO4AuXmbs

We keep...

experimentation-with-eeg-real-time-data-extraction-patch-touchdesigner-ableton-live-m4l-openbci

Experimentation with EEG real-time data-extraction patch (TouchDesigner + Ableton Live + M4L + OpenBCI)

discopatrick

I recently learned how a device can obtain the number of the track on which it is located, using [live.path this_device]

Here's the patcher example I originally found on the first reply on this forum post: 

https://cycling74.com/forums/how-to-get-track-number-from-inside-the-track

The problem with this patcher is that it does not update itself when you move the device from one track to another. It seems that while the [loadbang] object does bang when you first drop the device onto a track, it does not bang when the device has been moved to another track (it's not being 'loaded' in that sense) so the old track number is still shown.

I've tried setting up a live.observer object to monitor the device path for changes, but it seems that 'path' is not a property that can be observed in that way.

I can think of two options, neither of which seem very nice:

* replace the loadbang with a metro object that bangs once per second, so the track number will be regularly updated

* set up an observer that monitors the number of devices on each track, and when any track loses/gains a device, send out a bang to start the process of getting the new track number

I'm hoping someone will be able to tell me a cleaner way :)

Here's the patcher example I originally found on the first reply on this forum post: https://cycling74.com/forums/how-to-get-track-number-from-inside-the-track 

* replace the loadbang with a metro object that bangs once per second, so the track number will be regularly updated
* set up an observer that monitors the number of devices on each track, and when any track loses/gains a device, send out a bang to start the process of getting the new track number

I'm hoping someone will be able to tell me a cleaner way :)


detecting-when-a-m4l-device-has-been-moved-from-one-track-to-another

I figured it out! I must say I am feeling rather awesome right now... this is what late night Max sessions are all about!

I found the answer by thinking about the problem in a different way. Don't watch this_device, looking for when the path changes. Instead, watch the path, and look for when the device on it changes. A subtle difference... but it works.

I've attached the patcher here - it's fully commented up so anyone who is interested should be able to work out what's going on. Please try it and let me know whether it works for you.


Unfortunately, this doesn't work inside racks, you have to create instances for every device in the rack, only possible in JS I think

Glad this still gets used occasionally :)

This is actually pretty vital for parameter mapping with M4L without your patch I probably would have been behind by a week on updates so big ups for the help! I made an abstraction of sorts for a robust MAP button for M4L which now features this patch so i'll be giving you a little shoutout on my channel for the help.

Cheers Jack! Post me a link when you do 🙂


https://youtu.be/Sb1AbHJp6iQ
it’s up now! hopefully this helps funnel more people who need the help to this post

detecting when a M4L device has been moved from one track to another

Lauri Lest

Let's say I have multiple songs in one set, each song in its own group. Is there a device that keeps only on group open — all the other groups will be collapsed as soon as I expand another group?

Hi!

Let's say I have multiple songs in one set, each song in its own group. Is there a device that keeps only on group open — all the...

is-there-an-exclusive-group-device-or-something

Is there an exclusive group device... or something?

Sonoran Music Devices

The example "route midi input" in the maxhelp file for live.routing is ostensibly a MIDI device, so presumably it is intended to work. After loading that example into a MIDI device, the ports do not load, and I get this error:

Max For Live Forum