Behind the Blog: Dam's Bursting

This week, I experienced a strong wave of frustration regarding AI. While browsing Reddit, I encountered a random user who shared their experience of utilizing Claude to create content with Max. Max/MSP, also known as Max, is a visual programming language widely utilized in the realms of music and visual art, forming the backbone of numerous electronic music compositions.

It offers the ability to construct virtually anything with dedication and understanding of its mechanics. However, the process can be quite labor-intensive. I possess some experience with Max, having developed a few small applications. One tool I created takes a drum break and generates novel, random drum and bass-style breaks from it.

As a passionate advocate for generative music, both as a listener and creator, I've developed another application that manipulates synthesizers to produce sounds reminiscent of Tibetan singing bowls. The harmonies and individual melodies within the audio gradually evolve over time. Furthermore, I ventured into the visual aspect of Max, known as Jitter, to transform audio output from Max into captivating visuals.