Description
The next four tutorial patchers explore the concept
of iteration:
- 08a Counter
- 08b Iteration
- 08c Counter(point)
- 08d Countercanon
In computer science, iteration
refers to the repetition of a process where a sequence
of outcomes is produced. Each repetition is called an
iteration, and the outcome of each step is used as the
starting point for the next step. In preparation for
the next patcher (08b Iteration), we introduce Max's counter
object. By default this object will count normally;
i.e., by ones. For example, if begin with zero and
repeatedly add one, we get the sequence: 0, 1, 2, 3,
etc.
This patcher uses a metro object to
repeatedly play C4 (60) every second. The velocity of
the C4 note event is set to 90. The duration is set to
match the metro object's argument. Each
incoming 'bang' message increments the counter
object; i.e., with each repetition, one is added to
the current count.
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Updated: 9/23/25