Abstract:

Pure Data is a real-time graphical programming environment for audio,
video, and graphical processing. It is the third major branch of the
family of patcher programming languages known as Max (Max/FTS, ISPW Max,
Max/MSP, jMax, etc.) originally developed by Miller Puckette, and has been
a free software project for the past several years. Because of its
graphical nature and extensive functionalities, Pd is now one of the most
successful creative tools amongst media artists. For instance, Pd is often
used to create audio/visual performances, interactive multimedia
installations and Internet streaming.

Despite its popularity, there are several aspects of Pd on which
significant improvements can be made. DesireData, therefore aims to
implement many of such changes. Client/server separation and a new GUI are
two key areas in the project. The former will give greater flexibility as
to how Pd can be used, whilst refactoring its source code so future
developments can be easily made. the latter will offer a more optimized
and effecient user interface to aid user productivity. In short, it will
hopefully enhance the everyday experience of the original Pd for both
users and developers. This presentation will demonstrate how DesireData
works and discuss many of its details.