Noob question: how to stop a clip

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soulpixel
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Noob question: how to stop a clip

Post by soulpixel » Wed Feb 20, 2013 3:44 pm

Hi,
just getting into max4live, I downloaded a device that emulates a tape stophttp://www.maxforlive.com/library/device/217/tapestop, depending on your choice you can have it stop the set/song by using this: M4L.api.ToggleTransport.maxpat
I'd like to alter the behaviour and just have to stop the currently playing clip. I have used M4L.api.FireSelectedClip.maxpat but oviously this only retriggers the clip. Any idea about how to stop the clip?
Many thanks

toscanini
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Re: Noob question: how to stop a clip

Post by toscanini » Thu Feb 21, 2013 7:03 pm

The M4L.api. abstractions are handy but it is worth checking out the LOM (Live Object Model Reference) in the M4L help menus. It will show you the different methods to stop playing clips through your live set. Note that stopping clips is a "function" that is why you'll need the syntax "call xxx"


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-----------end_max5_patcher-----------
</code></pre>

soulpixel
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Re: Noob question: how to stop a clip

Post by soulpixel » Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:50 am

Thanks,
will check your file further this week-end.
I need to get more into max4live, need to find time for a kick start :-)
Thanks for the file, again.

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