Pure Data
Bitwig Platform
Pure Data is a visual programming environment often referenced on the site when comparing Bitwig Grid workflows to more open-ended modular systems.
This topic groups posts that compare Bitwig's Grid ideas to Pure Data or borrow similar modular concepts.
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In this video, I introduced Plug Data, a plugin wrapper around Pure Data. I showed how to use it to create an oscillator and an amplifier and how to use the Node In module to control the oscillator with a MIDI keyboard. I also showed how to use the help page for each module and how to save the patch.
In this video, I introduce the latest version (0.8) of Plug Data, a tool for creating VST and CLAP plugins from Pure Data patches. I demonstrate how to export a Pure Data patch as a VST plugin using the new feature in version 0.8. Although GUI elements cannot be exported with the plugin, this method offers a straightforward and free way to create native plugins using Pure Data.
In this video, I demonstrate how to use Pure Data as a plugin inside Bitwig. I explain the process of recording and sampling audio into an array, manipulating the playback speed, and adding fade-in and fade-out effects. By understanding these techniques, viewers can explore creating their own plugins or prototype their own audio projects.
This video demonstrates how to create realistic hi-hats, cymbals, and crash sounds in Bitwig Studio using a free native preset based on physical modeling principles, similar to Excite Cymbal plugins. The patch includes features like a stick simulation, dispersion feedback with low delay times, and a resonator made from stacked comb filters, with macros and EQ for versatile sound shaping. The presenter also highlights ways to sample these sounds and mentions alternatives like the open-source Excite plugins and pure data patches for deeper customization.