Data flow in a Max patcher can sometimes get extremely complex and confusing. When that happens, one
way you can examine data flow is by using the built-in debugging tools in Max. These tools,
which are available via the Debug Menu and also from within the contextual menu in Max, allow a
programmer to "Step through" code and observe data flow using breakpoints and monitors.
Tools for Monitoring Activity
Monitor Watchpoints permit you to monitor data flowing through patch cords
Print
Watchpoints permit you to monitor data flowing through patch cords
and display them in the Max Console
The signal probe shows signal values flowing through audio patch cords
The matrix probe shows different aspects of matrix data in Jitter matrix patch cords
You can add data monitoring objects to a patch to observe or capture data
Tools for Observing Patch Execution
Break Watchpoints stop the execution of a patch at a specific place, permitting you to step through it
The debug window provides information about the current execution "stack"