Audio-Reactive Visual Workshop - TouchDesigner + Pure Data
New Media LDN × genre[fatigue]
Audio-Reactive & Algorithmic Visuals - TouchDesigner + Pure Data
Join New Media LDN and genre[fatigue] for a hands-on workshop exploring two different approaches to creating audio-reactive and algorithmic visuals.
Across two sessions, we’ll move from accessible visual creation in TouchDesigner to live coding and audiovisual experimentation with Pure Data, GEM, alien and GLSL.
No matter your background, the focus is on experimentation, creativity and developing your own visual language.
PART 1 - Create Your First Audio-Reactive Visual in TouchDesigner
Learn how to build a visual from scratch and make it react to music in real time.
During this hands-on session, you will:
• Create a simple visual using TouchDesigner
• Make it audio-reactive using a piece of music of your choice
• Explore your own artistic style and visual aesthetic
• Learn simple but powerful techniques for creating captivating visuals using accessible TOPs such as Noise and Displace
The workshop will be delivered by CHΛU, an AV artist and member of genre[fatigue] and Algorave London, and Dea, a creative coder and AV artist/VJ with a background in storytelling through visual journalism.
What to bring
• A laptop with TouchDesigner Non-Commercial installed - free to download
• Headphones
• A mouse
• An MP3 file of a track you would like to use for your audio-reactive visual
PART 2 - Algorithmic Audiovisuals with Pure Data
Go deeper into algorithmic audiovisual creation with Pure Data.
During this hands-on session, you will:
• Get a crash course in Pure Data and GEM
• Learn the fundamentals of live coding within Pd using alien
• Construct an audiovisual piece combining Pd, alien and GLSL
The workshop will be delivered by m-onz, founder of genre[fatigue] and previously fake[dac] - a software developer, musician and algorithmic artist working across code, sound and visuals since 2012.
What to bring
• A laptop with Pure Data Vanilla installed - free to download
• GEM and alien installed
• Headphones
Participants are strongly encouraged to install the required dependencies before arriving so that we can maximise hands-on learning time during the workshop.
Installation instructions will be available on the genre[fatigue] website and GitHub.
Come to learn, experiment and leave with audiovisual work of your own, whether this is your first encounter with creative coding or another step in developing your live visual practice.
About New Media London
This event is hosted by New Media LDN, organised by Dea (@dea.x.machina), CHΛU (@chau_av) and Dylan (@memocrime).
New Media LDN is a community bringing together visual artists, creative coders, musicians and immersive creatives through talks, workshops and AV performances.
Follow us on Instagram @newmedia.ldn for updates, upcoming workshops and future events.