Pure Data
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SuperCollider
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| Fact | Pure Data | SuperCollider |
|---|---|---|
| License | The core distribution uses the Standard Improved BSD License and includes an as-is warranty disclaimer. | SuperCollider is free software available under version 3 of the GNU General Public License. |
| Package manager | Deken is Pd's built-in package manager for finding and installing externals. | sclang includes the Quarks package manager for downloading and managing packages containing classes, extension methods, documentation and UGens. |
| Purpose | Pure Data is a real-time graphical programming environment for integrated media processing. | SuperCollider is a platform for audio synthesis and algorithmic composition used by musicians, artists and researchers working with sound. |
Pure Data plans
- Pure DataFree
- Pure Data (Pd)Free
SuperCollider plans
- Free and open source SuperColliderFree
Pick Pure Data if…
Pd may suit artists and other users who want a patch-based environment for real-time audio or graphical media work. It also supports hardware control and interfaces for other programs.
Pick SuperCollider if…
SuperCollider suits musicians, artists, and researchers who want a programmable platform for audio synthesis or algorithmic composition. Its client options and plugin APIs may also fit work involving other programming languages or custom extensions.