Pure Data

What is Pure Data?

Pd, a real-time graphical programming environment, enables users to create and manipulate audio, video, and graphic content. As the third major branch of the patcher programming languages family stemming from Max, Pd was originally developed by Miller Puckette and collaborators at IRCAM. The core of Pd is maintained by Puckette with contributions from a wide community of developers, resulting in an open-source, multimedia-focused platform

Highlights

• Real-time graphical programming for audio, video, and graphics processing
• Part of the patcher programming languages family, including Max/FTS, ISPW Max, Max/MSP, and jMax
• Originated from the work of Miller Puckette and the IRCAM team
• Maintained by Puckette with input from a large community of developers
• Open-source, enabling collaborative development