I have now finally reached the CHOP section in the youtube video "Absolute Beginner TouchDesigner | From Zero to Hero with Examples and Assigments" by Acrylicode and I see this is the part where Touchdesigner separates the men(artists) from the boys(programmers).
Community
The solid communal energy in this field is an aspect that separates TouchDesigner from other software. There are constantly new Tox files being shared and new ones being found. We’re back again with more community assets you should add to your toolkit! To continue reading this post, click here.
TouchDesigner Community Tools (Part 2)
Among the numerous new features of TouchDesigner is a long-requested addition: official support for the Apple ProRes codec in the Movie File In and Movie File Out TOPs.
Apple ProRes Codec in TouchDesigner
In this tutorial we will show how to integrate multiple WebSocket connections to use in interactive projects in TouchDesigner.
How To Manage Multiple WebSocket Connections in TouchDesigner
Take an introductory look at screen real estate, and how having ample screen space can significantly enhance your workflow and project outcomes.
Screen Real Estate in TouchDesigner

Text-to-speech systems are now very widespread. They are used for a plethora of applications and rely on artificial intelligence algorithms to (almost) perfectly recreate the human voice.
Text-to-speech in TouchDesigner with Python

Are you currently searching for TouchDesigner jobs? The truth is that getting noticed out there can be challenging because the competition is strong. In this blog post, you'll find recommendations and tips to get noticed by potential clients. To continue reading this post, click here.
Landing TouchDesigner Jobs: Strategies for Success

Discover actionable strategies and resources that can help you get where you want to go in your TouchDesigner or creative technology career. To continue reading this post, click here.
How to Find TouchDesigner and Creative Technology Jobs

In this post we explore how to source point clouds (through both your own scanning efforts and community resources) and guide you through preparing and importing them into TouchDesigner. To continue reading this post, click here.
Importing Point Clouds into TouchDesigner

The Trail SOP’s functionality has made its way to the new TouchDesigner POP family in the form of the Trail POP. In this post, we’ll take a detailed look at the Trail POP, exploring how each parameter impacts the resulting geometry. To continue reading this post, click here.
A Detailed Look at the Trail POP in TouchDesigner

CHOPs are TouchDesigner’s operator family for processing motion, audio, math, logic, MIDI data, and other input data from a variety of devices. In this post, we take a look at a number of useful CHOPs in TouchDesigner, including operators that are used for generating and processing CHOP data.
Useful TouchDesigner Operators: CHOPs

We break down the most exciting new features in the latest experimental build and what they unlock for your next installation, performance, or generative system. To continue reading this post, click here.
2025 TouchDesigner Experimental Build New Features

In this post, learn how to shift from SOP to POP operators in few simple steps. To continue reading this post, click here.
SOPs to POPs: Reimaging Geometry Workflows

In this post, we take a look at a number of useful COMPs in TouchDesigner, including operators used for 3D rendering, creating user interfaces, replicating operators, running physics simulations, and more. To continue reading this post, click here.
Useful TouchDesigner Operators: COMPs

TouchDesigner excels at control systems, interactive logic, and compositing, but combining it with other software can significantly enhance creative and technical capabilities.
Integrating TouchDesigner with Other Software
I have now finally reached the CHOP section in the youtube video "Absolute Beginner TouchDesigner | From Zero to Hero with Examples and Assigments" by Acrylicode and I see this is the part where Touchdesigner separates the men(artists) from the boys(programmers).
My Learning Journey 03 - Okay, CHOPs make my head hurt a little

The release of the 2023.10000 Series of TouchDesigner brought with it a slew of exciting changes, one of which is a notable update for Sequential Parameters, which includes support for creating custom sequential parameters.
Sequential Parameters in TouchDesigner

The Table DAT operator in TouchDesigner stands out as a remarkably versatile tool for organizing and manipulating data in immersive projects.
Table DAT Operator in TouchDesigner

With the release of the 2023.11290 version of TouchDesigner, the Engine COMP received a substantial overhaul, incorporating many workflow-improving features that are sure to make it an even more useful tool for TouchDesigner developers.
The Overhauled Engine COMP in TouchDesigner

In the previous tutorials, we learned what is WebSocket and how to use this technology to send data from our smartphones to TouchDesigner. But in this post, we dive into the opposite way, where you'll learn how to create a patch to send data from TouchDesigner straight to the browser.
WebSocket Architecture: How to Send Data from TouchDesigner to cables.gl

TouchDesigner is a dynamic visual programming environment, and part of the joy of learning is the element of exploration, where we find techniques and components developed by others before us and alongside us that can help vault our designs into practice.
What's on Your Palette? Part 1: Color

The TouchDesigner community is expanding across various industries, including brand activations, interactive installations, fashion shows, and more. In this blog, we’ll highlight several TouchDesigner-based art collectives and creative studios making significant contributions to the art world.
TouchDesigner in the Art World

As the landscape of digital tools continues to evolve, so do the opportunities to enhance our workflows. Discover four innovative iOS apps that can elevate your TouchDesigner projects to new heights, in this blog post. To continue reading this post, click here.
iOS Apps in TouchDesigner

We've rounded up a list of books that are good reads for creative developers, and can provide inspiration for TouchDesigner and design in general. To continue reading this post, click here.
Books for TouchDesigner Developers

Learn how to create complex audio mixes in Voicemeeter with TouchDesigner and how to turn audio into visuals, in this blog post. To continue reading this post, click here.
How to Use Voicemeeter with TouchDesigner

This blog post aims to help you refine your workflow, explore new interactive possibilities, and leverage lasers as an integral component of complex, immersive performances in TouchDesigner. To continue reading this post, click here.
More about Lasers and TouchDesigner

Do you want to know how to get the most from APIs to boost your creativity? Here you'll learn some tips to effectively master API management in TouchDesigner. To continue reading this post, click here.
Advanced API Management in TouchDesigner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsU94xsnKqE A complex AI live-style performance, introducing Camille. In her performance, gestures control harmony; AI lip/hand transfer aligns the avatar to the music.
[Experiment] On-AI-R #1: Camille - Complex AI-Driven Musical Performance

My first contact with the instancing technique was through TouchDesigner. After some brief research, I found its implementation origins in the early 2000s with DirectX and OpenGL, as an effort to optimize the heavy performance demands placed on the CPU.
Instancing Technique

Hi folks, I work at Daydream. Among other things, we've built a free hosted version of StreamDiffusionTD to allow TD users to plug AI-powered visuals into their existing TouchDesigner workflows without needing to manage complex GPU setups manually.
Showcase your TD work

This beginner guide will not only show you the operator but some features of the operator that should be noted. This blog will glance at different operators that will spark curiosity for deeper personal exploration. To continue reading this post, click here.
Useful TouchDesigner Operators: TOPs

Have you mastered TouchDesigner 2D textures and TOPs and are interested in working in 3D? You can generate, import, modify and combine 3D geometry in the SOP (Surface Operator) family. This blog will let you know what SOPs you should know and the benefits and drawbacks of working with them.
Useful TouchDesigner Operators: SOPs

Did you download the latest TouchDesigner build but are not sure what the new updates are? Here are the highlights of the most recent TouchDesigner build. To continue reading this post, click here.
Latest TouchDesigner Update 2022.33910
Continuing on in my learning with "Absolute Beginner TouchDesigner | From Zero to Hero" by AcrylicCode on youtube, I did not expect us to be jumping to 3d objects so soon, but I'm very excited to so. Most of the operators relating to 3D objects are SOPs, and a new category called COMPS.
My Learning Journey 04 - Now we're in 3d!!!

One of the latest additions to our creative arsenal is Bitwig and its seamless integration with our beloved software: TouchDesigner. In this blog post we’ll be taking a closer look at how this connection works, and what possibilities it has to offer for all audiovisual artists!







