sambient

Relatively new here and starting reading the MSP tutorials 18-21 (not

finished yet). These cover mapping Midi to MSP. I have to say they are a

bit intimidating at first glance, no doubt re-reads and working through will

help. However I'm curious to know if there are some externals out there

that cover the mapping in an easier way, aka a module (reaktor speak).

Perhaps tap.tools or something user contributed ? I've done some looking

around but haven't seen anything yet and would prefer more experienced

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_ambient

Relatively new here and starting reading the MSP tutorials 18-21 (not
finished yet).  These cover mapping Midi to MSP. I have to say they are a
bit intimidating at first glance, no doubt re-reads and working through will
help.  However I'm curious to know if there are some externals out there
that cover the mapping in an easier way, aka a module (reaktor speak).
Perhaps tap.tools or something user contributed ? I've done some looking
around but haven't seen anything yet and would prefer more experienced
opinions.

-- 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_ambient

max-and-msp-question

Take a look at scale, atodb, dbtoa, mtof, and ftom. 

All of these objects are included in the standard max package. Tutorial 18 is just there to scare you.

Take a look at scale, atodb, dbtoa, mtof, and ftom. 
All of these objects are included in the standard max package. Tutorial 18 is just there to scare you.


Oh, and tutorials 19 through 20 mainly just give you an idea of whats going on under the hood for poly~. (i.e. there is a different instance of the patch for each voice). In practice, you will almost certainly use poly~ for any polyphonic material. So, while its important to understand tutorials 19 & 20, tutorial 21 is really where the money is at as far as polyphony goes.

Max and MSP question