Sound Over Boilerplate
Accessible Plug-Ins Development With Phausto and Cmajor
Complex programming languages, build tools, and code signing processes create barriers that prevent musicians and sound artists from developing audio plugins.
Phausto addresses this challenge as a free, open-source DSL built on Pharo Smalltalk's accessible syntax and integrated IDE. It integrates the Faust compiler for direct access to professional-grade oscillators, filters, and effects, while seamlessly exporting to Cmajor patches for rapid plugin deployment.
This session introduces Phausto fundamentals and demonstrates workflows for shipping Cmajor-based plugins using free tools. We'll explore distribution models that enable sound artists to independently share and monetize their creations.
Domenico Cipriani
Domenico Cipriani (a.k.a. Lucretio) is a minimalist dance music producer who has released over 100 vinyl records and performed at legendary clubs including Berghain, Tresor, Rex, and Fabric. He co-founded label Restoration, which contributed to the vinyl resurgence of the late 2000s.
With an M.A. in Linguistics from the University of Padova, he combines academic research with music technology. Since discovering Symbolic Sound Kyma in 2016, he has become an expert in Open Sound Control protocols and presented interactive network performances at festivals including >>Sonic Experiments<< at ZKM.
Currently researching computer music at the Pharo Association and developing audio plugins with JUCE for indie company Soft Computing since 2020.