SynthModules

The more I learn about Max/MSP... the more I don't see any similarity
between it's capabilities and the PSIM-1.  The PSIM-1 is a programmable
hybrid analog/digital module.  It is programmed in MBasic and then the
compiled code is downloaded to the module.  Four analog inputs and four
analog outputs.  Considering the Roland MPU-101 is a MIDI to CV converter
and Max/MSP is basically a graphical interface for MIDI devices... I don't
see any similarity.

Can the MPU-101 w/ Max/MSP (even if you had four analog CV inputs) perform
the function of a QUAD Quantizer?  Then again, it won't all fit in a single
frac-rack size module anyway.

- Brice
http://www.SynthModules.com


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Marsh" <mmarsh@websense.com>
To: <SynthModules@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2004 12:00 PM
Subject: [SynthModules] Re: dumb question


> Not specifically, but I do know that it is frequently discussed on
> the Max groups.  It's been done.  Folks also have a Max object to
> connect directly to a Kyma, which is pretty interesting.  Mac only,
> as far as I remember.
>
> Bill asked what Max/MSP is: it's a graphical language for MIDI and
> Audio manipulation/synthesis/effects. Check out www.cycling74.com.  I
> have it and I love it!
>
> Mike
>
> --- In SynthModules@yahoogroups.com, "john mahoney" <jmahoney@g...>
> wrote:
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Mike Marsh" <mmarsh@w...>
> > >
> > > Max is definitely for MIDI-oriented rigs.  The addition of MSP
> > > however, allows all of the creation and manipulation of analog
> > > signals.  It also allows sampling of analog inputs and there use
> in
> > > the output.
> > >
> > > So, Carlos's rig can do anyhting the PSIM will do, given that he
> has
> > > 4 ins and outs.
> >
> > That's a rather large "given." Specifically, *how* would one add
> such analog
> > ins & outs? Such an interface must work together with Max/MSP (in
> this case)
> > and must have DC-coupled ins & outs -- AC-coupled audio ins/outs
> will not
> > suffice. Are you aware of a such an interface? (If so, I know some
> of some
> > folks looking for one.)
> >
> >
> > > BUT!  The PSIM's BASIC-like language is much simpler to master and
> > > quicker (I suspect) to get the stuff you want out of it and into
> > > your modular.
> >
> > I thought that it might be a simpler language. On the other hand,
> Max/MSP
> > has a lot of pre-built modules, so you don't have to reinvent the
> wheel.
> > --
> > john
>
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