Patchbox OS – Raspberry Pi OS for Audio Projects

Patchbox OS is a custom Linux distribution specially designed for Raspberry Pi based audio projects. It comes pre-configured for low latency audio performance and pre-installed audio software that will help you get started with your projects in no time!

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Meet Patchbox OS!

Patchbox OS is a custom Linux distribution specially designed for Raspberry Pi based audio projects. It comes pre-configured for low latency audio performance and pre-installed audio software that will help you get started with your projects in no time!

Patchbox OS Modules

Patchbox OS is built around the concept of modules. The goal of modules is to minimize the software setup and manual configuration steps needed when installing/starting a new Raspberry Pi based project and to provide an easy way to switch between installed projects without the need to manually change system-wide settings.

ORAC: Orac is a virtual modular based on Pure Data and created by Mark Harris. Being flexible for users, Orac lets you create your own audio modules, and thus extend the Orac ecosystem.MODEP: MODEP is a virtual audio plugin pedalboard that lets you play around with hundreds of LV2 audio plugins ranging from a simple reverb to a complex FM synth using your Raspberry Pi and any Raspberry Pi sound card!PureData: Pure Data is an open source visual programming environment. It is a major branch of the family of patcher programming languages known as Max and is originally developed by Miller Puckette at IRCAM.

Have an idea for an additional module?

Read our guide on how to create a custom module and if you need any help let us know about your idea on our community forums!

Key Features

Features
• On-board, I2S and USB sound card support
• Jack audio backend for audio management
• Real-Time kernel for low latency audio performance
• Lightweight RPD Desktop Environment with low memory footprint
• Automatic MIDI connection manager (amidiauto)
• WiFi-MIDI support (touchosc2midi)
• WiFi Hotspot support
• SSH & VNC enabled by default
• Dedicated command-line utility for OS configuration (patchbox-config)

Supported Raspberry Pi Models
Raspberry Pi 2B, Raspberry Pi 3B, Raspberry Pi 3A+, Raspberry Pi 3B+, Raspberry Pi 4B

* All of the software is configured to use the shared Jack audio backend, that means that multiple audio programs may use the audio card and play together. Run patchage to see and edit the audio signal flow.
Pre-Installed Software *
amidiauto, Audacity, Jack Backend, Patchage, Pianoteq Standard Trial, Pisound Software, Pure Data, Sonic Pi, Super Collider, touchosc2midi

Downloads

Download the image below and follow this setup guide.

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Release Date: 2022-05-17 | Size: 1.3GB

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Patchbox OS – Raspberry Pi OS for Audio Projects

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Patchbox OS Modules

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