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plem
Aug 18 2008 | 11:00 pm

Maybe I just didn’t sleep long enough over this. But…
I did build some synth modules (osc, filter, etc.). Now I want to put all there inputs and there outputs in a matrix~ (and matrixctr) so I can change their order. I connected all the inputs. When I switch fi. input 0 to output 0 with a levelmeter connected there all is well. But when I connect the module output to the matrix~ input (fi. 8) the soundflow stops (feedback? But no connections in matrixctr and even after a clear-message in matrix~ which should kill all connections. So no feedback. BUT?
Would love your help on this. (It’s a complicated patch so I will send no copies now. But if needed…)

Peter


R∑N∑G∆D∑ R∆J∆
Aug 19 2008 | 3:48 am

It’s a kind of safety-mechanism where the signal-network is auto-detected as being routed to itself within the patch by patchchords and the objects/signals effected are cancelled(that’s just my explanation). To bypass this issue, use send~ and receive~ objects.
Unfortunately, if you use hundreds of send~ and receive~ objects, it will take up more CPU than routing directly, but hopefully you can find some sort of balance. (Another solution would be to figure out a way in which matrix~ cannot connect an output to the input of the same module at all.)

This patch explains your problem and a solution:

— Pasted Max Patch, click to expand. —

plem
Aug 19 2008 | 4:41 pm

Thanks for your clear remarks. The send/receive trick is very welcome. A more principal solution of preventing matrix~ of creating feedback-loops would be in the hands of the Cycling-guys, I guess.

Peter

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