pd-l2ork ☆

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Description:
Programming environment for computer music and multimedia applications

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.20.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: audio multimedia visual-programming creative-coding electronics

Install: brew install --cask pd-l2ork

About:
Pd-l2ork, also known as Purr Data, is an enhanced distribution of the Pure Data visual programming environment. It provides a modern interface and extends the core capabilities with libraries for advanced graphics, physics simulation, and data visualization, making it suitable for complex multimedia projects.

Key Features:

Visual programming interface for creating audio and multimedia patches
Includes extended libraries for graphics, physics, and data visualization
Improved GUI with features like dynamic patching and object inspection
Compatible with many Pure Data (Pd-extended) external libraries

Use Cases:

Real-time audio synthesis and algorithmic composition
Interactive multimedia art installations and visual performances
Rapid prototyping of audio-visual applications

Alternatives:

Pure Data (vanilla) – The core version maintained by Miller Puckette; Pd-l2ork offers a more feature-rich GUI and additional libraries out of the box.
Max/MSP – A commercial, polished alternative with extensive built-in objects and hardware integration, but requires a paid license.

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