playing chords on MIDI keyboard

sofia@copperbluemedia.com's icon

Hi all,

I am new to synthesis in MAX/MSP and trying to play chords using a MIDI keyboard. What is a simple way to play more than one note on the keyboard, pretty much like you would play on the piano?

Thanks,

Sofia

AndyW's icon

The [poly~] object will save you!

Both the sections in the manual and the help file are pretty good.

Jean-Francois Charles's icon

Look at [poly] as well, but even more important, go diligently through the tutorials. Building a synth is -not- the easiest task in Max.
You could also have a look at the series beginning there: https://cycling74.com/story/2007/8/20/10530/5988
J-F.

sofia@copperbluemedia.com's icon

Thanks guys, I guess poly(~) is the only way. Back to the tutorials then...

Cheers,
Sofia