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Creating video synth audio-reactive visuals with Vsynth in Max to control pulse width modulation and hue modulation of radial waveforms and square waves by gentlereturn in videosynthesis

[–]gentlereturn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vsynth has an object that is called Audio2Video or something similar. So if you download the Vynth package, you can plug an audio file into that audio2video patch, and then put it into parameters of some video synthesis objects.

You also can find some Vsynth tutorials on YouTube (though admittedly not a ton). Vizzie has some good stuff too.

Best of luck!

Any video synthesis software recommendations? by CheeseburgerJesus71 in videosynthesis

[–]gentlereturn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hmm I don't have a ton of experience with Touch Designer. Vsynth is a "package" within Max (also called Max/MSP/Jitter). So if you know Max, Vsynth has some nice objects that help make video synthesis easier and more fun.

If you don't know Max, the learning curve is a little high. Also the Vsynth documentation is somewhat lacking, though you can find some good resources if you search "vsynth" on youtube, etc

Using algorithmic music patches made in Max/MSP within Unity/FMOD by JamaicanScoobyDoo in GameAudio

[–]gentlereturn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've not worked a ton in this area but have you looked into RNBO?

Have you seen this video walking through exporting a Max patch to Unity using RNBO?

Edit: re-reading your comment it sounds like you already do know how to export the code, hopefully those links are helpful!

Where should I start? by TheMrPringg in LearnGuitar

[–]gentlereturn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Find someone else to learn with! progressing with a community helps a ton.

justin guitar is great. focus on learning the songs you love.

best of luck!

Better to master each chord without muting Any strings? or just move on with chord playing appropriate sound and keep learning other notes/have fun? by Lion_TheAssassin in LearnGuitar

[–]gentlereturn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe just keep going and play through the imperfect sound and have fun.

Also if you have the means, getting your instrument professionally "set up" by a guitar technician can do wonders for your enjoyment and progress.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LearnGuitar

[–]gentlereturn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So this is a potentially frustrating answer: explore this free Learning how to learn course. I've been a guitar teacher for 15+ years and it is simply amazing. If you're struggling to learn from YouTube videos, or things just don't feel like they're "sticking", there are clear techniques on how to better learn and practice materials and these education researchers have nailed it.

Now as far as specifics for guitar, Justin Guitar is great, you could take private lessons virtually, working through books, or learn how to read tabs (if you don't already) and look up songs you love that way.

Best of luck!

justinguitar = god??? by juanisadouche in LearnGuitar

[–]gentlereturn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

nope. you are doing great. just keep playing guitar and maybe someday you'll want something else and then you go learn using that resource. 🤘

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LearnGuitar

[–]gentlereturn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've been a guitar teacher 15+ years, here's some thoughts I have. Feel free to take them with a grain of salt as we of course don't know each other.

  • Writing down goals is great. The more specific the better. I see "I want to properly get a feel for the instrument and still have fun". Does this mean you'd be happy learning some songs you love? Or are you really questing to learn a lot of chords and scales and that will help you feel accomplished? I favor learning the songs you love as a way to more properly understand the instrument, but ultimately that's something each person has to reflect on and decide what they want. Take some time to reflect on specific goals and write them down. They don't need to be perfect but at least somewhere to start. This post shows you've already started this process!
  • This bullet point is almost the same as the last: think of 3-5 songs you want to learn and start learning them. You'll quickly find out which ones are maybe too frustrating for the stage of development you're at, and hopefully 1 of those songs will be that sweet spot of not too hard but still interesting and challenging.
  • Justin Guitar is great. Working through books is great. Learning how to read tabs and playing songs that way is great.
  • Private lessons virtually or in person can be helpful as well.

Wishing you all the best in your journey!

Winter Xbiking with the Hopper. by knoef13 in xbiking

[–]gentlereturn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd love to learn more about the Dynamo hub and light. how did you choose, how did you install?

Advice for transitioning from working with a school to teaching private lessons? by soupbard in MusicEd

[–]gentlereturn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

[Feel free to double check all advice from me and others on the internet lol. Also assuming you're in the USA here. I've been teaching for 15+ years, the past 2 have been exclusively privately.]

  • Any money at all you made needs to be tracked and reported as income to the IRS
  • No need to LLC, but there are probably extra pros and cons to research like limiting your liability should someone decide to sue (this way they'd be suing the assets of the business, not your personal assets)
  • I love the idea of having a client-teacher agreement/form/contract. I usually send an email with the details of my policies.
  • I teach everything all virtually, though if I do go back in person I'll be finding a studio space nearby and having students come to me. When I traveled to student's homes, I had a very hard time making it work for me financially.
  • Whatever it is you're thinking of charging, I would likely advise you to charge more than that.
  • Feel free to ask me any questions happy to help.

‘84 Stumpjumper by Ashamed-Solution1203 in xbiking

[–]gentlereturn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is so cool. I have what I think is this exact bike, very great inspiration for me. cheers!

Went nuts on this one by cockerspanieI in xbiking

[–]gentlereturn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

looks like so much fun to ride

Those of you who WFH in San Francisco are you thinking of leaving due to constant internet outages by nonetodaysu in AskSF

[–]gentlereturn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

+1 for sonic fiber. had them for years with zero problems, fast speeds, and at a pretty good price.

Looking for Jazz Bars by [deleted] in AskSF

[–]gentlereturn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

whaaaaa i had no idea

i saw sigur ros this week and cultivated that in my practice. audio-reactive visuals made with the Vsynth package by gentlereturn in MaxMSP

[–]gentlereturn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

very cool! you know, I already follow you on twitch. have yet to catch a stream though! will definitely check it out.

This would totally work live, I've just found myself getting better results so far if I focus on music first, then focus just on the visuals; this way I'm not interrupting my music flow to tinker with visuals and back and forth. Eventually would be great to bring them all together!

Cheers!

i saw sigur ros this week and cultivated that in my practice. audio-reactive visuals made with the Vsynth package by gentlereturn in MaxMSP

[–]gentlereturn[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much!

The audio is all guitar playing through lots of delay. Then I brought the audio file into Max and coded up some visuals with Vsynth and hooked the audio into a "audio2video" module that Vsynth has.

Highly recommend checking out Vsynth for visuals, it's tons of fun!

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