touchdesigner
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Description:
Tool for creating dynamic digital art
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2025.32280@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @derivative_ca  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: multimedia real-time visual-programming vfx interactive creative-coding
Install: brew install --cask touchdesigner
About:
Derivative TouchDesigner is a node-based visual programming environment for real-time interactive multimedia content. It enables creators to generate complex visuals, procedural animations, and immersive experiences without writing code. The tool is widely used for live performance visuals, projection mapping, and interactive installations.
Key Features:
  • Node-based visual programming
  • Real-time GPU-accelerated rendering
  • Extensive 3D rendering and compositing tools
  • Interactive VR and AR support
  • Flexible API for external control
Use Cases:
  • Live concert and stage visuals
  • Interactive art installations
  • Projection mapping
  • Virtual production and broadcast graphics
Alternatives:
  • Notch – Windows-only real-time graphics tool with similar capabilities but different licensing model
  • Max/MSP – More audio-focused with visual capabilities, less integrated 3D rendering
  • Unreal Engine – Game engine with visual scripting, steeper learning curve for pure visuals
Version History
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Jan 20, 2026 7:46pm 2025.32280 0 VERSION_BUMP 9ef158d1
Jan 20, 2026 1:52am 2025.32260 0 VERSION_BUMP 5596ef92
Sep 15, 2025 1:06pm 2023.12370 0 VERSION_BUMP 1f2c6a10
Jul 9, 2024 7:26am 2023.11880 0 VERSION_BUMP 76583174