NextStudio v0.03-alpha Released

The third alpha release of NextStudio is out. This release focuses on workflow improvements and bug fixes based on feedback from early alpha testers.

Sectioned Plugin Chain

The plugin chain in NextStudio now organizes plugins into logical sections based on their role in the signal flow. This replaces the previous flat list approach with a structured view that mirrors how audio signal processing actually works.

JuMake 0.1.7 Released

Sometime it's hard to configure a development enviroment for JUCE. As a beginner you want to start fast but C++ has its challenges. You need to intall a lot of stuff, before you can write your first line of code. JUCE offers two ways of handle your project: the Projucer app and CMake. Projucer uses a classic GUI to guide you. But it has limitations. You are forced to a hand full IDEs (VisualStudio on Windows and XCode on Mac, on Linux there's no really alternative.) With CMake on the other hand you can use a lot of IDEs (Clion, QtCreator, VS Code, Neovim, ...).

JUCE ValueTree Part 2: State Management with CachedValue

In part 1 we explored the basics of juce::ValueTree. Now let's dive deeper into one of its most powerful companions: juce::CachedValue. This clever class creates a seamless bridge between your application variables and ValueTree data, making state management almost effortless.

Understanding JUCE::ValueTree

If you're developing audio applications with JUCE, you've likely encountered the ValueTree class – and for good reason. This powerful data structure is one of JUCE's most elegant solutions for managing hierarchical data, and understanding it can significantly improve your application's architecture.

What is ValueTree?

How I Built a Piano Roll Editor for NextStudio

Piano roll editors are indispensable tools for me when it comes to MIDI sequencing. They allow precise control over note placement, timing, and other musical parameters. Here, I’d like to describe how I developed my own piano roll editor.