Magical 3D visuals, patched together with wires in browser: Cables.gl

The latest visual tool to use dataflow patching with virtual wires is here. Cables.gl is free for now, with an accelerated 3D engine powered by Web standards, and some unique tricks up its sleeve. Resident visual expert Ted Pallas gives us a first look.

Teenage Engineering OP-Z has DMX track for lighting, Unity 3D integration

The OP-Z may be the hot digital synth of the moment, but it’s also the first consumer music instrument to have dedicated features for live visuals. And that starts with lighting (DMX) and 3D visuals (Unity 3D).

Peter Kirn - October 29, 2018

Real time visuals, no money spent: two great commercial tools

Real-time design and live visuals can provide transformative powers. But what if you’re not ready to commit both time and money right away? Here are two industrial-strength tools that get you started for free. Meet Smode and TouchDesigner.

Ted Pallas - September 26, 2018

DU-NTSC is a modular visualizer, AV toy, and video generator

Peter Kirn - August 14, 2018

Vectors are getting their own festival: lasers and oscilloscopes, go!

Peter Kirn - August 7, 2018

Immerse yourself in Rotterdam’s sonic voltages, in the WORM laboratory

Peter Kirn - August 3, 2018

Creative software can now configure itself for control, with OSC

Peter Kirn - July 31, 2018

Between art tech and techno, past and future, a view from Russia

Peter Kirn - July 30, 2018

Patchstorage is a friendly site packed with free visual and music patches

Peter Kirn - June 7, 2018

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