Music Hackspace Build Max for Live devices using Ableton Live's API by Mark Towers [TUTORiAL]

Program Max for Live devices against the Live Object Model and Ableton Live's API, observing and changing Live properties, mapping parameters, routing audio and MIDI, and using javascript with the Live API.

Course overview
In this series of workshops you will explore how to use Ableton Live's API and the Live Object Model (LOM) when building Max For Live devices.

Learning outcomes
Identify the LOM structure, LOM paths and LOM Object ids
Utilise API Object types, Classes, Children, Properties and Functions
Deploy datatypes, debugging, notifications and javascript with the Live API
Observe and control Live parameters via the API and M4L

Who is this course for?

• In this series of workshops you will explore concepts and techniques associated with Ableton Live's API and the Live Object Model (LOM). The LOM provides a detailed level of control of Live via M4L and it can be used to underpin unique and novel M4L devices. These workshops aim to expand your knowledge and use of the Live API and the LOM within the M4L development environment, which can be leveraged by M4L developers to enhance their practice and provide unprecedented control of Live.

Requirements

• A computer and internet connection
• Access to a copy of Live Suite (preferably Live Suite 11) trial or full licence

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