Pure data is an open source visual programming language. Pd enables musicians, visual artists, performers, researchers, and developers to create software graphically, without writing lines of code. Pd is used to process and generate sound, video, 2D/3D graphics, and interface sensors, input devices, and MIDI. Pd can easily work over local and remote networks to integrate wearable technology, motor systems, lighting rigs, and other equipment. Pd is suitable for learning basic multimedia processing and visual programming methods as well as for realizing complex systems for large-scale projects.

Platform(s)
GNU/Linux
BSD
macOS
Windows
Android
Software type
ALSA
JACK
LV2 plugin
VST2 plugin
Software language
C
Software features
Modular
MIDI
CV
Synthesis
Audio input
Audio FX
License
BSD 3-clause
Developer(s)
Miller Puckette et al

Recent releases Release Date
Pure data 0.54-0 3 Jul '23
Pure data 0.53-2 1 Mar '23
Pure data 0.53-2test1 4 Feb '23
Pure data 0.54-0test1 4 Feb '23
Pure data 0.53-1 12 Dec '22
Pure data 0.53-1test1 4 Dec '22
Pure data 0.53-0 25 Oct '22
Pure data 0.53-0test3 24 Oct '22
Pure data 0.53-0test2 23 Oct '22
Pure data 0.53-0test1 16 Oct '22