Name: Interfacing ESP32 with Max MSP/Pure Data
Start: 2026-07-08T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-08T21:00:00-04:00
Location: 632 W 125th St

$Interfacing ESP32 with Max MSP\/Pure Data$

Blur the line between hardware and software. Use light sensors and knobs to control sound in Max MSP and Pure Data.
About this Event

Bridge the gap between hardware and software by connecting the ESP32 microcontroller to Max MSP and Pure Data using sensors and physical controls.

In this workshop we will explore how to use the ESP32 as a bridge between the physical world and audio software. We will connect light dependent resistors (LDRs) and potentiometers to the ESP32 and learn how to send that sensor data into Max MSP and Pure Data, where it can be used to control and shape sound in real time. This opens up a wide range of creative possibilities, from using light levels to modulate effects to turning a simple knob into an expressive musical controller. If you are able, please bring a laptop. All components and equipment will be provided. There is no cost to attend this workshop.

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This session is part of a 10 week summer workshop series led by Miles Scharff, Mark Santolucito, and David Kramer at the Computer Music Center at Columbia University. These workshops are free and open to the public.