Creating an old-school music tracker-style sequencer in Max for Live (M4L) is a fun and creative project! Trackers are known for their vertical, pattern-based interface where notes are entered in a grid, often with columns representing different instruments or voices. Below is a step-by-step guide to building a basic tracker-style sequencer in Max for Live:
Before diving into Max, sketch out the key components of your tracker:
- Pattern Grid: A vertical grid where each row represents a step and each column represents a voice or instrument.
- Note Input: A way to input notes (e.g., via MIDI or a virtual keyboard).
- Playback Controls: Play, stop, and tempo controls.
- Pattern Length: Adjustable pattern length (e.g., 16 steps, 32 steps).