How To Install pd-bsaylor on Ubuntu 18.04

In this tutorial we learn how to install pd-bsaylor on Ubuntu 18.04. pd-bsaylor is library of FFT-based Pd objects by Ben Saylor

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install pd-bsaylor on Ubuntu 18.04.

What is pd-bsaylor

pd-bsaylor is:

bsaylor is a library of Pure Data objects by Benjamin Saylor:

pvoc~: a phase vocoder based on Pd’s 09.pvoc.pd example patch. Advantages over the abstraction include (reportedly) faster execution, instantaneous response to input, and adjustable phase locking. It requires FFTW3.

susloop~: sample player with various loop methods (ping-pong, … ) like a classic tracker interface.

svf~: a signal-controlled port of Steve Harris’ state variable filter LADSPA plugin (http://plugin.org.uk).

zhzhx~: Turns the input signal into a staticky, distorted mess. Comes with tone control

There are three methods to install pd-bsaylor on Ubuntu 18.04. We can use apt-get, apt and aptitude. In the following sections we will describe each method. You can choose one of them.

Install pd-bsaylor Using apt-get

Update apt database with apt-get using the following command.

sudo apt-get update

After updating apt database, We can install pd-bsaylor using apt-get by running the following command:

sudo apt-get -y install pd-bsaylor

Install pd-bsaylor Using apt

Update apt database with apt using the following command.

sudo apt update

After updating apt database, We can install pd-bsaylor using apt by running the following command:

sudo apt -y install pd-bsaylor

Install pd-bsaylor Using aptitude

If you want to follow this method, you might need to install aptitude first since aptitude is usually not installed by default on Ubuntu. Update apt database with aptitude using the following command.

sudo aptitude update

After updating apt database, We can install pd-bsaylor using aptitude by running the following command:

sudo aptitude -y install pd-bsaylor

How To Uninstall pd-bsaylor on Ubuntu 18.04

To uninstall only the pd-bsaylor package we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get remove pd-bsaylor

Uninstall pd-bsaylor And Its Dependencies

To uninstall pd-bsaylor and its dependencies that are no longer needed by Ubuntu 18.04, we can use the command below:

sudo apt-get -y autoremove pd-bsaylor

Remove pd-bsaylor Configurations and Data

To remove pd-bsaylor configuration and data from Ubuntu 18.04 we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get -y purge pd-bsaylor

Remove pd-bsaylor configuration, data, and all of its dependencies

We can use the following command to remove pd-bsaylor configurations, data and all of its dependencies, we can use the following command:

sudo apt-get -y autoremove --purge pd-bsaylor

References

Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install pd-bsaylor package on Ubuntu 18.04 using different package management tools: apt, apt-get and aptitude.