Andrew Spitz

It is a fully working prototype through the combination of using Arduino and a XBee wireless network all controlled using Max/MSP. Using Max, we access the Last.fm API and using Applescript (again, in Max), we get Spotify to play the music. 

skube-a-tangible-last-fm-spotify-radio

Skube – A Tangible Last.fm & Spotify Radio

laonikoss

mtloo is a multitouch trackpad looper. It supports up to four loops and is meant to be used with Apple's multitouch trackpad. The parameters which can be controlled with the trackpad are: volume, playback speed, panning (2ch), effect feed (wet/dry), loop size, loop starting point, record new loop. For most of these parameters the user also has the possibility of saving and retrieving presets.

You can see the looper in action here. (mtloo+electric guitar)

It is shared here as an example of putting together various techniques in creating a basic user interface which allows a user to control a Max/MSP patcher using only Apple's multitouch trackpad for live performance. It is an example of putting to use some of the tools in the matra toolbox.

[fngerpinger] – by Max & Michael Eggers (2009)
[gigaverb~] – by Sadeharju & Matthes, updated by Nadzharov (2012)

You need to have a post-2008 intel macbook with a multitouch trackpad or a magic trackpad, and MacOSX Snow Leopard or later.

You are free to use, share, smoke, or cook this text and/or patcher, anywhere and for any reason (apart from the two externals above which are licensed by their respective owners and should be used accordingly.)


mtloo-a-multitouch-trackpad-looper

mtloo - a multitouch trackpad looper

The patcher used in this project was written in Max/MSP and it transforms the magic trackpad into an instrument for controlling the looper and enabling the performer to manipulate his/her sounds live.

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