The iconic monome grid now features native support from Cycling ’74’s RNBO, a patching tool that enables Max sounds to be exported to various hardware and software environments. To celebrate this integration, a free example patch is available to help users get started.
This collaboration is significant, as monome’s journey in music tech was propelled not only by its minimalist grid but also by innovative Max patches like mlr that showcased its musical potential.
A walkthrough is provided for users to download the package, set up their systems, and begin exploring. The monome serves as a grid controller, and by using RNBO with a Raspberry Pi, users can enhance bi-directional interaction, facilitating quicker prototyping.
Cycling ’74 has worked closely with the monome project to expand their existing Exp Polyphony Drum Sampler patch to incorporate monome interactions. Importantly, users can dive in without any coding or patching skills; simply install the package and start playing.
Documentation, including dependencies and API details, can be found on the monome website. Dan/i Derks for monome offers a comprehensive tutorial, complete with suggested exercises for further exploration.
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