serialosc ☆
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Description:
Opensound control server for monome devices
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @monome  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: osc monome midi hardware controller audio
Install: brew install serialosc
About:
Serialosc is a lightweight background service that manages Open Sound Control (OSC) communication for monome grid and arc devices. It acts as a bridge, translating device interactions into standardized OSC messages that can be easily consumed by applications like Max/MSP, Pure Data, or custom software. This enables seamless integration of tactile control surfaces into complex digital audio and interactive media environments.
Key Features:
  • Automatic device discovery and connection management
  • Standardized OSC protocol implementation for reliable messaging
  • Lightweight background service with minimal system overhead
  • Cross-platform compatibility (macOS, Linux, Windows)
Use Cases:
  • Connecting monome grid controllers to digital audio workstations
  • Building custom interactive installations with tactile input
  • Routing OSC messages between hardware devices and creative coding environments
Alternatives:
  • TouchOSC – Mobile app-based OSC controller, while Serialosc is hardware-focused for monome devices
  • OSCulator – Mac-only input mapping tool with GUI, versus Serialosc's lightweight daemon approach
Version History
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Sep 16, 2025 10:16am 0 VERSION_BUMP fbdd81d2
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