Defer execution of a message Defers the output of all messages sent through it to the lower priority main thread. This is most applicable when using Overdrive mode. Cycling '74 Max Timing Message To Be Deferred TEXT_HERE Message To Be Deferred TEXT_HERE The Deferred Message TEXT_HERE TEXT_HERE TEXT_HERE Defer a message Same as anything. Defer a message Same as anything. Defer a message Same as anything. Defer a message Same as anything. Defer a message Reduces the priority of the message received. This allows other messages (which may be more time-critical) to execute first. If the message received in the inlet was triggered by a MIDI object (such as notein) or a timing object (such as metro or seq), and the Overdrive option is on, Max normally gives the message priority over activities that are not so critical in their timing (such as printing in the Max Console). The defer object removes that special priority from a message, allowing it to be superseded by messages for which precise timing is more critical. This is useful for de-prioritizing time-consuming messages which may interfere with musical rhythm, or for messages to objects that may not function well with Overdrive on. Same as the input.