Image Glitcher

January 2024 · Max 9

In the spirit of the old Audacity image glitching technique, I’ve dveloped a Maxforlive device that allows for the implementation of image to audio to image conversion. This device allows for powerful image processing using the whole host of abelton live’s tools.

Specifications:

Two-Device System built with Max and Java Script

  1. Input Device

    • Loads BMP images
    • Converts pixel data to audio samples
    • Exports as WAV files for offline processing
    • JavaScript:

  2. Output Device

    • Loads processed audio (JSON or WAV)
    • Converts audio samples back to pixels
    • Reconstructs BMP images
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