Which Patch Do I Use To...?

Control the time at which events happen

System Time
Patch Time
Stop Watch
Timeline
Integrator
Derivator
Signal
Pulse
Virtual Watcher
For any patch that depends on time (e.g., LFO), create a "Patch Time" input by right-clicking on the patch and choosing Timebase -> External.

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For example, make an object move in different patterns -- linear, bouncing, random, etc.

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Multiplexer
- like an 'if' or 'switch' in some programming languages. Multiple input sources are connected to this patch, and only one is output. The currently output value depends upon the Index selection.
Demultiplexer
- similar to Multiplexer, but instead of inputting multiple sources, one source value is routed to the patch. The destination of this value is controlled by manipulating the Index input. If an additional reset value is used (via Settings), that value can be sent to all destinations that are not currently chosen. This can be useful for turning rendering chains on and off when in Boolean mode.

Iterator
- like a 'while' or 'for' loop in some programming languages, but completes all iterations in 1 frame
Replicate In Space
- a macro environment that causes geometry rendering consumer patches within it to be rendered multiple times.
Replicate In Time
- a macro environment that causes geometry rendering consumer patches within it to be rendered multiple times with additional time control; private, broken in Snow Leopard+.
GL Structure Renderer (Kineme)
- a macro environment that renders its subpatches multiple times; once for each element in the provided input structure, after applying the specified transformation.

Simple examples:

Simple examples: