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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