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A musical instrument to create soundscapes
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#3

We don’t build anything on hate, more on what we love. So long live C++ and good luck in finding someone to talk to.

#4

Have a look at that : https://supercollider.github.io/

#5

Supercollider is (as far as I know) meant to build new sounds from code or algorithms. This is not what I want and not what I do. I use sound recordings, and use them in Ableton Samplers and trigger these with my gesture detection software. This software does not use any sophisticated hardware, only a webcam, a stream or movies. Depending on the soundrecordings or other plug-ins in Ableton (or other DAW) you can generate live soundscapes.

My choice for C++ is based on:

  • simplicity: no need for complex python dependencies and libraries, etc.,
  • speed and controlability: no extra layers between hardware and DAW (as has Max),
  • flexibility: no restrictions in your choice for a DAW.