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Introduction to beat detection and audio-reactive visuals in TouchDesigner - On demand

TouchDesigner is a powerful tool for creating live performances, installations, real time visuals and complex digital systems.

Level

Beginner

Duration

50m of video content

Format

Self-paced video

Added

03/11/2021

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Part 2 - Visuals

Course overview

TouchDesigner is a powerful tool for creating live performances, installations, real time visuals and complex digital systems.

Learning outcomes

Input audio into TouchDesigner

Extract relevant data from input sources

Use data to manipulate graphics

Create simple generative visuals

Navigate the TouchDesigner network

Who is this course for?

  • In this workshop you’ll learn the basic functioning of three node-types and how to use them to analyse audio, use the data to manipulate graphics and how to organize and navigate your TouchDesigner network.

Requirements

  • A computer with internet connection
  • A web cam and mic
  • A three button mouse or to configure Apple Track Pad appropriately
  • TouchDesigner
  • If your on Mac please check TouchDesigner can run on your system (i.e. has basic GPU requirements such as Intel HD4000 or better)

Course content

Course Overview

2 lessons

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  • What you will learn in this course
  • Requirements

Introduction to beat detection and audio-reactive visuals in TouchDesigner - On demand

6 videos, 1 resource, 1 lesson

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  • TouchDesigner file for the workshop
  • Apple Mac User: Set Your Mouse or Trackpad to Right-Click and Middle-Click
  • Part 1 - Introduction
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  • Part 2 - Visuals
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  • Part 3 - Audio setup
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  • Part 4 - Kick Detection
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  • Part 5 - Custom Parameters
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  • Part 6 - Snare Hats & Additional
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Instructors

Bileam Tschepe

Bileam Tschepe

Instructor

Bileam Tschepe aka elekktronaut is a Berlin based artist and educator who creates audio-reactive, interactive and organic digital artworks, systems and installations in TouchDesigner, collaborating with and teaching people worldwide.

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