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Description:
Visual programming language for multimedia
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.56-2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @pdcentral  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: audio multimedia programming visual-programming creative-coding
Install: brew install --cask pd
About:
Pure Data (Pd) is a real-time graphical programming environment for audio, video, and graphical processing. It enables users to build complex multimedia applications by connecting graphical nodes, without writing traditional code. This makes it a powerful tool for artists, researchers, and developers creating interactive audio-visual experiences.
Key Features:
  • Visual node-based programming interface
  • Real-time audio synthesis and processing
  • Extensive library of external extensions (externals)
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Use Cases:
  • Live audio performance and electronic music composition
  • Interactive installations and generative art
  • Rapid prototyping of multimedia applications
Alternatives:
  • Max/MSP – Commercial alternative with similar visual programming paradigm and professional support
  • SuperCollider – Text-based alternative for audio programming with powerful synthesis capabilities
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 23, 2025 1:35am 0.56-1 0 VERSION_BUMP 4c189321
Jul 30, 2025 4:56pm 0.56-0 0 VERSION_BUMP ec61222b
Oct 31, 2023 9:47am 0.54-1 0 VERSION_BUMP ac01329e
Jul 4, 2023 11:01am 0.54-0 0 VERSION_BUMP 081371ef
Mar 12, 2023 9:06pm 0.53-2 0 VERSION_BUMP 37959cca
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