Introduction to beat detection and audio-reactive visuals in TouchDesigner

Membership plan: Getting Started | Topics: Visual Arts

Course overview

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

What you'll learn

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.

Course content

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

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

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)

Meet your 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.