
An OpenGL hardware-accelerated video card is recommended. OpenGL 1.5 or later installed on your system. Max/MSP 4.5.5 or later installed on your system. MacOS X 10.3 or higher and 256 MB of RAM. Jitter 1.5.1 for OS X System Requirements: A PowerPC MacOS computer.

Max/MSP 4.6 or later installed on your system. MacOS X 10.3.9 or higher (10.4 recommeded) and 512 MB of RAM. Jitter 1.6.2 for OS X System Requirements: A PowerPC or Intel Mac computer. Not compatible with Intel based Macs and OS 10.5+. Max/MSP 4.3.2 System Requirements: Max/MSP 4.3 requires OS X 10.2, 256 MB minimum of system memory recommended.

For Mac PPC and Intel machines running OS X 10.3.9 or later (10.4 recommended). This practical beginner workshop is intended to provide an introduction to Max, MSP, and Jitter. Collaborate across a local network with other computers or OSC-enabled mobile apps.Combine a variety of devices and software together using MIDI, serial communication, or network protocols to create hybrid systems.Combine controllers, music, lighting, & visuals.Connect sensors and electronics to create interactive media.Create images and video that respond to sound and other inputs.Develop unique sound-making tools, unusual instruments, and custom performance systems.

It is therefore particularly useful in live, interactive situations, and can be a very useful tool to a sound designer. It allows the user to work in real time with music, sound, video, visuals, 3D graphics and interactive media applications. Max/Msp/Jitter is an extremely flexible visual programming language widely used by performers, artists, and composers to make cutting-edge work by connecting basic functional blocks together into unique custom made applications.
