TouchOSC is a cross-platform application developed by Hexler Heavy Industries that allows users to create and use custom control surfaces for music, lighting, and multimedia systems. Designed for mobile devices and desktop platforms, it supports protocols such as OSC (Open Sound Control), MIDI, and serial communication, enabling real-time interaction with software and hardware.
| TouchOSC | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Hexler Heavy Industries, LLC |
| Initial release | v1.0, 2008 |
| Stable release | v1.4.4
/ July 2, 2025 |
| Written in | Lua |
| Website | https://hexler.net/touchosc/ |
History
editMk1 of TouchOSC was released in 2008 as an app on the Apple App Store.[1]
Mk2 was released 6 June 2021.[2] With the introduction of Mk2 came scripts to allow users to customize templates using Lua.
Features
editTouchOSC is capable of sending MIDI messages over WIFI, while also sending MIDI or OSC messages to multiple devices. To communicate over WIFI, the system uses the TouchOSC Bridge.
Software Integration
editMany software programs communicate with TouchOSC including:
References
edit- ^ "TouchOSC Mk1 | hexler.net". hexler.net. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ "Releases · TouchOSC | hexler.net". hexler.net. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ "Connection Kit | Ableton". www.ableton.com. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ "How to Set Up TouchOSC with Reaktor". Native Instruments. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ Admin (2022-01-07). "Using TouchOSC Mk2 with REAPER (Video tutorial) | The REAPER Blog". Retrieved 2025-07-17.