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Window Size utility for Max/MSP

By • Apr 25th, 2008 • Category: Software

Note: This works for Max 5 Here is another utility from my extras menu. This is a cheesy way to get the window size of any patcher relatively quickly. It involves two steps instead of the usual 5. And best of all, it’s typing-free! Just copy the small collection to the left and paste it [...]



Playing online PacMan by tipping the Macbook to send directions

By • Apr 25th, 2008 • Category: Software and Hacks, Video

This was done by getting coordinates from the MacBook’s sudden motion sensor and routing it into keyboard strokes (arrow keys), then sending it to an online game of Pacman.   NEW: You can do this by downloading and running the new Tilt2Joystick application. This is a standalone application that will allow you to play games [...]



Using sound files to control MacBook Pro’s backlit keyboard and screen

By • Apr 23rd, 2008 • Category: Software and Hacks, Video

In order to create this effect, you’ll need to know how to run Max/MSP, and load the following objects: Fiddle aka.booklight Here’s the patch I did, but there are countless variations.



Playing the classic game of Pong using microphone input and live video tracking

By • Apr 13th, 2008 • Category: Software and Hacks, Video

Input from the computer’s audio system is routed through the UDP object in Max/MSP through a Java gateway on to a Flash file:   Same as above, but with live camera tracking added from built-in webcam routed through Jitter:   The modification was based on the original idea below, which uses a stereo signal and [...]



CPU Indicator utility for Max/MSP

By • Apr 7th, 2008 • Category: Software

CPU Indicator has a level indicator using plain english, telling you when you are “Cool”, “Warm”, “Hot”, “Careful”, and “Overload”. “Overload” blinks frantically red. You can turn the dsp on or off. There is a small dummy signal so that you can keep the DSP on even if you close all your running patches. CPU [...]