kSmode·Vixen Lightsj

TouchDesigner

active

by Derivative

ActiveArt-NetsACNKiNETDMXUSBArduinoPythonWindowsmacOS
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Overview

integrations
Tons
language
Python, GLSL

Inputs

video
Yes
audio
Yes
adc
Yes
other
MIDI, OSC, MQTT, NDI, Syphon/Spout, TCP, UDP, Ableton, SMPTE/LTC

Outputs

protocols
artnet
Yes
sacn
Yes
dmx
Yes
kinet
Yes
dmx notes
Requires DMX USB adapter for direct DMX output
gpio
Yes
serial
Yes
serial notes
Serial support for Arduino and microcontroller communication
other
MIDI, OSC, MQTT, NDI, Syphon/Spout, TCP, UDP, Ableton

Capabilities

live
Yes
designer
Yes
visualizer
3D
programmatic
Yes

Pricing

price
Free-$2200
license type
perpetual
tiers
tier
Non-Commercial
price
Free
features
Full features for non-commercial use
limitations
Non-commercial use only, watermark on export
tier
Educational
price
300
features
For students and educators
limitations
Educational use only
tier
Commercial
price
600
features
Commercial use, 1 seat
tier
Pro
price
2200
features
Commercial use, priority support
demo
available
Yes
limitations
Non-commercial license is free with full features

Platforms

Notes

Visual programming environment with lots of useful built-ins. Not specifically for LED patterns, but they're easy to make with a little extra.

Technical Notes

  • Node-based visual programming environment
  • Powerful 3D capabilities for spatial mapping
  • Can be combined with PixelMap for LED-specific features
  • Excellent for interactive installations