Rek Devar

I'm hella confused by the entire program, so I think I'll just ask all my noob questions in the first post.

1. How do I use functions? Why are they in the form of discrete points on an unlabeled plane, instead of f(x)=something? How am I supposed to tell what it actually does?

2. How do I add codeblocks? They're not in the objects menu. I don't plan to use the graphical layout much because I literally can't think of a more efficient way to do what I want.

3. How do I make an effect that changes every sample separately?

4. How do I tell which input/output is which?

1. How do I use functions? Why are they in the form of discrete points on an unlabeled plane, instead of f(x)=something? How am I supposed to tell what it actually does? 

3. How do I make an effect that changes every sample separately? 

I'm hella confused by the entire program, so I think I'll just ask all my noob questions in the first post.
1. How do I use functions? Why a

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You need to spend a little time with the tutorials, Rek. This is a whole different way to work. The graphical layout is the whole point.

What other programs do you recommend that don't use a graphical layout?

I'd suggest supercollider if you're more interested in text-based coding for audio:

but be warned-- their learning curves are at least as steep as max, if not significantly steeper, but if you already have a coding background they may be more suitable for your needs.

I'd suggest supercollider if you're more interested in text-based coding for audio:
https://supercollider.github.io/ 

One might also consider RTCmix (http://rtcmix.org/) or ChucK (https://chuck.cs.princeton.edu/).

I like the function object because it's a graphical interface object for creating envelopes. Using the second outlet from the left, when function receives a bang, the vertical axis represents 0-1, the horizontal axis represents 1000 milliseconds. Those numbers can be scaled and adjusted. If you need specificity, then perhaps it's not the right object? If I'm looking to create a general melodic shape for a synth hit, or an amplitude envelope, I find it easy to use.

I like the function object because it's a graphical interface object for creating envelopes.  Using the second outlet from the left, when function receives a bang, the vertical axis represents 0-1, the horizontal axis represents 1000 milliseconds.  Those numbers can be scaled and adjusted. If you need specificity, then perhaps it's not the right object?  If I'm looking to create a general melodic shape for a synth hit,  or an amplitude envelope, I find it easy to use. 

hi there. do you know if the csound object can be used in max 8 ? also, where can i get that code (for windows)?

hi there. do you know if the csound object can be used in max 8 ? also, where can i get that code (for windows)?
Thank you

Some very beginner-level questions