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Speedy J – Patterns: Audiovisualization using Touchdesigner and MIDI
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Speedy J – Patterns: Audiovisualization using Touchdesigner and MIDI

This is like one of those projects that reminds me of why and when I started with ‘audio-visualization’. I recall, somewhere around 20 years ago, I listened to this track by Speedy J and thought, well, this is very ‘visually sounding’. When he released ‘Umfeld’ with Scott Pagano I sort of got it like, yeah, […]
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Colorpicker widget for Touchdesigner: v1.4
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Colorpicker widget for Touchdesigner: v1.4

This 1.4.1 release of our Colorpicker widget for Touchdesigner is a lot more optimized regarding cooking and looks. By making this a GLSL version, this TOX becomes much more tidy, crisp and sharp. A very convenient way for selecting colors for building custom UI elements or simply fit it within your own workflow. This is […]
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TD Scripts 1.4.2: a Blender Add-on for Touchdesigner
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TD Scripts 1.4.2: a Blender Add-on for Touchdesigner

This instruction video will inform you about the most recent update on our Blender Add-on for Touchdesigner, the 1.4.2 release. By showing you the steps for installing both the TOX and the Add-on and revealing every script that the Add-on currently has to offer, we hope that every Touchdesigner and Blender user realizes that this […]
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MIDI – / AUDIO file Synchronizer v1.5: Free Touchdesigner TOX
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MIDI – / AUDIO file Synchronizer v1.5: Free Touchdesigner TOX

We’ve updated our MIDI / AUDIO synchronizer TOX for Touchdesigner.v1.5 now adds: – multiple channel support – enhanced the UI – playback indicator – separated the playback from the timeline FREE download available here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/midi-audio-file-103981106 If you find this TOX helpful or inspiring, please hit the like button and share it with your fellow visual […]
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BPM Sequencer: Free Touchdesigner TOX
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BPM Sequencer: Free Touchdesigner TOX

Herewith a short instruction video about how to use our recent updated BPM Sequencer TOX. You might already be familiar with Beats per minute counters in programs like Abelton, Resolume or you’ve got experience with mixers, cd players, that have a beatcounter included. In my time these used to be small blinking LED screens, not […]
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Audioreactive particles with Chladni Cymatics in Touchdesigner
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Audioreactive particles with Chladni Cymatics in Touchdesigner

Hello friends! Today, we’re diving deep into the mesmerizing world of Chladni Cymatics using TouchDesigner. To keep things fresh, we’re trying out a slightly faster-paced format to deliver essential information more swiftly. Do drop a comment and let me know if this style suits you! Our adventure will take us through the process of creating […]
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TD scripts v1.2: a Blender Add-on for Touchdesigner
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TD scripts v1.2: a Blender Add-on for Touchdesigner

Second update of our developed Blender Add-on: ‘TD Scripts v1.2. This one has some improvements and bug fixes, but the main addition is the ability to: – export animated camera’s Improvement, you no longer have to connect your textures directly to the principled shaders sockets. It will go through the node chain and look for […]
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TD scripts v1.1: a Blender Add-on for Touchdesigner
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TD scripts v1.1: a Blender Add-on for Touchdesigner

First update of our developed Blender Add-on: ‘TD Scripts v1.1. This one dives more into exporting meshes into SOP space. Two scripts are added: – an object to SOP exporter – a UV-map exporter The first one rebuilds the mesh from Blender entirely from scratch into SOP format. The convenient thing is that you still […]
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TD scripts v1.0: a Blender Add-on for exporting to Touchdesigner
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TD scripts v1.0: a Blender Add-on for exporting to Touchdesigner

Herewith you’ll find the first release of our recently developed Blender Add-on: ‘TD Scripts v1.0. We’re currently seeking for opportunities to make the transition between Blender and Touchdesigner more fluid, especially within the export realm. The first release of this Add-on for Blender comes with two scripts: – a blender material to TD converter – […]
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Instance and offset an animated FBX using GLSL in Touchdesigner – Part 2
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Instance and offset an animated FBX using GLSL in Touchdesigner – Part 2

In this two part tutorial we’re going to build a custom component in Touchdesigner that records an animated geometry file into a texture format. Then in the second part we are going to use GLSL to: 1. instance the model, 2. have the ability to offset the animation per instance and most important, 3. keep […]
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Instance and offset an animated FBX using GLSL in Touchdesigner – Part 1
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Instance and offset an animated FBX using GLSL in Touchdesigner – Part 1

In this two part tutorial we’re going to build a custom component in Touchdesigner that records an animated geometry file into a texture format. Then in the second part we are going to use GLSL to: 1. instance the model, 2. have the ability to offset the animation per instance and most important, 3. keep […]
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Use L-system for infinite path loops in Touchdesigner
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Use L-system for infinite path loops in Touchdesigner

In this tutorial we’ll have a look at how we can use a Lindenmayer System (L-SystemSOP) for generating a flythrough tunnel in Touchdesigner. It covers how you can set up your camera to follow a path and create a sense of an infinite sci-fi loop. Furthermore some intermediate techniques with SOPs (sweepSOP), LookAts, PathSops which […]
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Colorpicker Widget for Touchdesigner: v1.3
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Colorpicker Widget for Touchdesigner: v1.3

Herewith a simple but powerful colorpicker widget for Touchdesigner which you can use in your own user interfaces. This widget is build based on the color picker from Serif Affinity Designer, but people working with programs like GIMP, Illustrator, Photoshop will be quite familiar with this kind of colorpicking. Have fun! The third update adds […]
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Midi- / Audio file synchronize: FREE TOX for Touchdesigner
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Midi- / Audio file synchronize: FREE TOX for Touchdesigner

Ever had difficulties setting up your link with Ableton before a gig? Well, I did. Getting those rock-solid-in-sync-triggers from Ableton into Touchdesigner is a workflow I’ve dreamt of years ago, and it works very well. But recently I started to bump into these hurdles like: – a messed up network setup or no internet connection […]
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Videolooper / Sequencer for Touchdesigner
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Videolooper / Sequencer for Touchdesigner

In this video/teaser we’ll give you an introduction of our recently developed ‘Videolooper and sequencer’ tool for Touchdesigner. This tool lets you trim out sections from videofiles and load it automatically into your video cache for easily adapting to speed changing and for instance reverse playback. It also lets you sequence the videofiles to any […]
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Textgrid Animation Tool for Touchdesigner beta 0.9.4 release
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Textgrid Animation Tool for Touchdesigner beta 0.9.4 release

In this video/teaser we’ll give you an introduction of our recently developed ‘Textgrid’ tool in Touchdesigner. Kinetic Typography like you’re probably familiar with from studios like DIA and/or Studio Dumbar. All in real-time adjustable, no keyframing involved, just adjust your noise and you’re good to go! The tool itself is an exclusive release at our […]
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Touching Typography – Case 3: Stair Cube
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Touching Typography – Case 3: Stair Cube

In this tutorial series we are exploring certain ways of animating text using Touchdesigner. Where our multiple tutorial series ‘Kinetic Typography’ focuses on building an actual text tool for iterating typographic animations quickly, this series is more focused on examples from the field. Unfortunately, a lot of these typographic animations are pre baked. We’re rebuilding […]
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Touching Typography – Case 2: Cache Grid
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Touching Typography – Case 2: Cache Grid

In this tutorial series we are exploring certain ways of animating text using Touchdesigner. Where our multiple tutorial series ‘Kinetic Typography’ focuses on building an actual text tool for iterating typographic animations quickly, this series is more focused on examples from the field. Unfortunately, a lot of these typographic animations are pre baked. We’re rebuilding […]
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How to make a ‘Delusional Tunnel Twist Effect’ in Touchdesigner
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How to make a ‘Delusional Tunnel Twist Effect’ in Touchdesigner

In this tutorial we’ll have a look at how to set up a patch in Touchdesigner for giving your clips and stills a delusional effect by creating depth with the smart use of geometry and texturing. table of contents: intro 00.00 render setup 00:20 geometry/SOP 02:20 material 06:50 instancing data 10:23 tweaking 14:40 additional effects […]
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Tunnel Twist Tool for Touchdesigner
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Tunnel Twist Tool for Touchdesigner

In this video/teaser we’ll give you an introduction of our recently developed ‘Tunnel Twist’ tool in Touchdesigner. When using the right parameters the effect can give you very interesting effects. For the tutorial: https://youtu.be/oA7jb7VXJk8 Movie credit: Elcondor Films – Le Temps D’un Paris The tool itself is an exclusive release at our Patreon and will […]
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Video Layer Delay Tool for Touchdesigner
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Video Layer Delay Tool for Touchdesigner

In this video/teaser we’ll give you an introduction of our recently developed ‘Video Layer (Cache) Delay’ tool in Touchdesigner. It’s a creative use of the CacheTop for providing a nice effect which you can use during a VJ set. The tool itself is an exclusive release at our Patreon and will be updated frequently. Please […]
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Colorpicker widget for Touchdesigner: Free download
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Colorpicker widget for Touchdesigner: Free download

Herewith a simple but powerful colorpicker widget for Touchdesigner which you can use in your own user interfaces. This widget is build based on the color picker from Serif Affinity Designer, but people working with programs like GIMP, Illustrator, Photoshop will be quite familiar with this kind of colorpicking. Have fun! Free download at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/colorpicker-for-40569041 […]
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Text & Physics with Touchdesigner
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Text & Physics with Touchdesigner

In this video/teaser we’ll give you an introduction of our recently developed ‘Text & Physics’ tool in Touchdesigner. We’re currently working on a free tutorial which covers some key elements and techniques for working with text and physics. The tool itself is an exclusive beta release at our Patreon and will be updated frequently. Please […]
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Touching Typography – Case 1: Noise Grid – part 2 of 2
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Touching Typography – Case 1: Noise Grid – part 2 of 2

Welcome to part 2 of this Noise Grid Text animation tutorial! Make sure you follow part 1 first. You can find it here: https://youtu.be/D4n6ohCSIKQ In this new tutorial series we are going to explore certain ways of animating text using Touchdesigner. Where our multiple tutorial series ‘Kinetic Typography’ focuses on building an actual text tool […]
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Touching Typography – Case 1: Noise Grid – part 1 of 2
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Touching Typography – Case 1: Noise Grid – part 1 of 2

In this new tutorial series we are going to explore certain ways of animating text using Touchdesigner. Where our multiple tutorial series ‘Kinetic Typography’ focuses on building an actual text tool for iterating typographic animations quickly, this series is more focused on examples from the field. Unfortunately, a lot of these typographic animations are pre […]
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Analog feedback distortion
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Analog feedback distortion

From our dependance at La Palma we’ve recently installed an arsenal of analog video equipment. We’ve rendered a bunch of videoloops for (audio-)visual purposes. It’s TRUE analog! Most of the effects can be recreated in Touchdesigner and or something like After Effects, but we believe that the product of this analog workflow gives a different […]
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Alembic GLSL instancing with Touchdesigner: offset Animation Timing per instanced geometry
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Alembic GLSL instancing with Touchdesigner: offset Animation Timing per instanced geometry

In this video/teaser we’ll give you an introduction of our recently developed ‘GLSL Alembic Instancing’ tool in Touchdesigner. We’re currently recording a multiple part tutorial series about our workflow between Blender and Touchdesigner regarding instancing alembic files and how to offset animation timing per instance. Beta release is already available at our Patreon. We believe […]
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Kinetic Typography: Sentence instancing with Touchdesigner – PART 4: Non-Kepler & OSX workaround
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Kinetic Typography: Sentence instancing with Touchdesigner – PART 4: Non-Kepler & OSX workaround

In this fourth part of this multiple part tutorial series we are finally showing our Non-Kepler gpu users and Apple Mac OSX friends, who regularly bump into an error which tells that ‘texture instancing is not supported’, a workaround to step into this tutorial series as well! It’s not very difficult to set it up […]
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Kinetic Typography: Sentence instancing with Touchdesigner – PART 3 – (2 of 2): Complex shapes
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Kinetic Typography: Sentence instancing with Touchdesigner – PART 3 – (2 of 2): Complex shapes

In this third part of this multiple part tutorial series we are going to show a couple of different approaches for creating, how we would like to call it, ‘animation shapes’. These can be done in Touchdesigner but we’re also using Blender for creating complex 3d models which will act as complex paths for the […]
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Kinetic Typography: Sentence instancing with Touchdesigner – PART 3 – (1 of 2): Complex shapes
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Kinetic Typography: Sentence instancing with Touchdesigner – PART 3 – (1 of 2): Complex shapes

In this third part of this multiple part tutorial series we are going to show a couple of different approaches for creating, how we would like to call it, ‘animation shapes’. These can be done in Touchdesigner but we’re also using Blender for creating complex 3d models which will act as complex paths for the […]
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Pixelstretching with Touchdesigner
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Pixelstretching with Touchdesigner

In this video/teaser we’ll give you an introduction of our recently developed ‘Pixelstretcher’ tool in Touchdesigner. Free tutorial coming soon! Please like and subscribe to stay up to date! Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/daily.typo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Factory-Settings-2043471125951100/ For our workfiles: https://www.patreon.com/factorysettings Photo by Godisable Jacob from Pexels
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Kinetic Typography: Sentence instancing with Touchdesigner – PART 2: UI build
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Kinetic Typography: Sentence instancing with Touchdesigner – PART 2: UI build

In the second part of this multiple part tutorial series we are going to build a UI around our kinetic typographic animation tool using Touchdesigner. Not that technical as part 1 but it will provide you a couple of insights in UI building and makes this text animation tool a lot more interactive and optimized! […]
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Kinetic Typography: Sentence instancing with Touchdesigner – PART 1
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Kinetic Typography: Sentence instancing with Touchdesigner – PART 1

In this first part of a multiple part tutorial series we are going to explore a concept we’ve called ‘sentence instancing’. This rather technical part will explore the fundamental steps you need to take for creating a tool where a user can input a sentence and iterate through different shapes and/or animation paths which this […]
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Control a Mixamo robot in Touchdesigner with a Kinect V2
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Control a Mixamo robot in Touchdesigner with a Kinect V2

In this tutorial we’re going to look at how to rig a robot character in Blender, export it to fbx, import it in Touchdesigner and hook up the channels from the Kinect V2 to the model. IMPORTANT! The newer builds from 2019 handle the fbx import a little different. Just leave the FBXComp as it […]
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Kinect V2 and Touchdesigner: how to rig a character in Blender
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Kinect V2 and Touchdesigner: how to rig a character in Blender

How to control a 3D organic character mesh with a Kinect V2. This tutorial shows you the workflow how to rig a mesh in Blender, export it to fbx, import it in Touchdesigner and setting up the parameters of the Kinect chop to let the mesh actually follow your gestures and movements. IMPORTANT! The newer […]
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