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# MUGIC® Quick Start Project for Max & Ableton (Free Patches)

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IMPORTANT: 

Please visit [Turning MUGIC® on](/mugic-r-documentation/getting-started-hub/getting-started.md) before following along this page. Once you understand the basics of how to: 

1. Turn MUGIC on, 
2. Connect to MUGIC Wi-Fi network. It will look like MugicConnectxxxxxx (e.g. MugicConnect1a2b3c, 6 alpha numerals)

For using multiple MUGICs with MUGIC2 (for MUGIC1 please see [Legacy Quick Start](broken://pages/DFyWFrisuITgoUgsj6oi))

1. Go to [BLE Configurator](https://mugic-dev.github.io/ble-config/ble.html) page and follow the instruction:
2. Don’t forget to press the ‘Mode button’ on the right side to switch from WIFI-AP mode to Client mode.  The bottom LED will switch from blue 🔵 Wi-Fi AP Mode to purple 🟣 Wi-Fi Client Mode.

You will be ready to start your first MUGIC® project!
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### Download MUGIC2 Quick Start Project for Max or Ableton

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MUGIC Max / Ableton Patches last updated July 21st, 2025 (Yaw, Pitch, Roll calibration schemes)
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If the google drive link above does not work, please download this zip file containing both the Ableton and Max Files.&#x20;
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### For Max users:&#x20;

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### Download Max (if you don't already have it)

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Max is a flexible software platform for creating interactive applications, including audio and visual programs. It allows users to connect different objects and components together to build custom software, without requiring extensive programming knowledge.
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### For using one MUGIC, open MaxSingleMUGIC

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1. First download MugicConnectStarterSingle2024.zip
2. Then download MugicExamplesMax.zip
3. Place both folders inside Users/Document/Max 8/ Projects folder. If the Projects folder doesn't exist, please create one inside the Max 9 folder. Max 9 users, your folder might look like "Max 9."
4. The MUGIC\_RecordPlayback2024.maxpat file is for you to record and playback yoru video, audio, and movement simultaneously.&#x20;
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### For using multiple MUGICs, open MaxMultipleMUGICs

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MUGIC\_for\_Max/MaxMultipleMUGICs folder containing MugicConnectMulti2025.zip and MugicStarterMulti.zip
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1. First download MugicConnectMulti2025.zip
2. Then download MugicStarterMulti.zip
3. Place both folders inside Users/Document/Max 8/ Projects folder. If the Projects folder doesn't exist, please create one inside the Max 9 folder. Max 9 users, your folder might look like "Max 9."
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### For Ableton Users:

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### Download Ableton (if you haven't already)

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### Download MugicConnectStarterExample\_11 Project.zip

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Visit [Motion Gestures](/mugic-r-documentation/about-mugic-r/motion-gestures.md) for visual illustrations of PITCH, YAW, ROTATION, JOLT, ENERGY, and STEADINESS motions.&#x20;
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