Re: [microsound] MAX/MSP

[rob <rob@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> ok. my point is max/msp is a fantastic music tool because it lets you >get to the lowest layer of making music. its intuitive, realtime 

People interested in expression will always be interested in control.  People like knobs and the ability to call all the shots when creating sounds.  I guess you define your level of control with the amount of time you spend on the tools.  When is the cost benefit curve out of whack?  I mean, when you program your own modules, when does this new level of control simply take up more time than is needed?  I think this is a choice made on an artist by artist basis...

>I only denigrate Max when the cult members get over-zealous.  I think >its a wonderful program and I wish all who work with it the best of >luck.

Exactly, it's just a tool (sounds like a good one  too!), not inherently special for any reason.  I have a similar problem with the cult of the 303.  It makes a neat sound, but when is the commodity more important than it's function.  I'd rather collect baseball cards...

Rob, new to the list and already ranting.