PureData certainly has a steep learning curve. But with the brief time I have spent trying, failing and trying again within its confines, I see now the limitless possibilities that mastering this program will hold. We spent the first few weeks slowly building patches that crackled, hissing and lapped that came together to make the sound of some kind of abstract fire.
This exercise was a great entrance into the basics of PureData, how it works and what tools we have available. I found the lay out and feel of the program somewhat familiar to when I explored TouchDesigner briefly last year. However, having to remember what each block can contain is going to be a challenge the more I learn. I’m excited to starting to implementing PureData with the Bela boards and see what I can do.