Examples
MIDI real time messages can be used to synchronize Max with external events
Output received MIDI real time messages
| Name | Type | Opt | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDI-port (a through z) | symbol | opt | Specifies the port from which to receive incoming MIDI real time messages. If there is no argument, rtin receives from port (or the first input port listed in the dialog.) |
| anything | MIDI-input-port (a through z) [list] |
Performs the same function as but without need for the word, "port". |
| (mouse) | Double-clicking on an rtin object shows a pop-up menu for choosing a MIDI port or device. | |
| (MIDI) | The rtin object receives its input from a MIDI real-time message received from a MIDI input device. | |
| port | MIDI-port [symbol] |
The word , followed by a letter or the name of a MIDI input port or device, sets the port from which the object receives incoming MIDI messages. The word is optional and may be omitted. |