Introduction to Max

This autumn, Notam invites you to two evenings with an introduction to the Max programme.

If you want to experiment with sound, Max could be for you. With Max, you can build your own solutions, and if you have a slightly unusual technical idea, it can usually be realised in Max. Max can be difficult to learn for beginners, and the idea behind this course is to give participants an easy way to start working with Max.

Individual counselling will be provided along the way, and if participants have questions and ideas of their own, we can solve these together. The course will also enable you to continue your own studies of Max after the course, so that you can become an advanced Max user in the long run.
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The aim of the course
The aim of the course is to provide a simple and basic overview of the programme so that participants can start producing their own solutions in Max after the course. The course does not require any prior knowledge, but some knowledge of audio software is an advantage.

The course provides basic training in both programming in Max and working with digital audio. Participants will gain an understanding of working with sound and interaction, which will be useful for people working with, for example, sound engineering, music, composition, installations and interaction design.

At the end of the course, you will have a good foundation for further work and your own studies of Max. You won't become a Max expert in two evenings, but this course is a good place to start. If the need arises, Notam will launch a follow-up course as an extension of this course.
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About Max
Max has gradually become a kind of standard for working with interaction design in connection with audio, video, graphics and sensor electronics. The programme makes it possible to build tailor-made solutions where traditional programmes fall short. This course will provide a thorough review of Max so that after completing the course you will be able to produce your own solutions.

Max is a programme that straddles the line between a programming language and ordinary software. The programme is not as difficult to master as a proper programming language, but neither is it as intuitive as an ordinary computer programme. The advantages of this type of computer programme compared to ordinary software are that the possibilities for flexible, customised solutions are far greater.

There are other similar programmes, but one of the advantages of Max is that the programme is widely used, so it's easy to get help and support if you encounter technical problems. Another advantage is that Max has a well-developed collection of documentation and exercise files, making it easier to get started without too much experience.

Read more about Max here:
https://cycling74.com/products/max
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About the teacher
Asbjørn Blokkum Flø (b. 1973) graduated in composition from the Norwegian Academy of Music. Since 1999 he has worked as a freelance composer and sound artist with a focus on instrumental music, electronic music and sound art for radio and installations. He has worked with Max since the mid-90s and has extensive experience with interactive works.

Course schedule
Evening 1:
Introduction to Max: hello world, simple maths, user interface
Synthesis: oscillators, sampling
Granular synthesis

Evening 2:
Signal processing: filter, delay, plugins
reverb
MC, RNBO, Max for Live
The way forward, self-study

Practical information
Deadline for enrolment: 18 August, 2025
Time: 01 - 02 September 2025, 18:00 - 21:00
Price: 1300 kroner
Language: Norwegian or English as required
Teacher: Asbjørn Blokkum Flø
Location: Notam, Oslo
Number of places: 12

There are a limited number of places. A place on the course is confirmed upon payment.