Hexler
Tools for multimedia artists
Hexler Limited develops software for multimedia artists, musicians and performing artists, covering control surfaces, real-time GPU shader editing, live visuals and protocol testing. The product range includes TouchOSC, a modular control surface; KodeLife, a cross-platform real-time GPU shader editor; TouchViZ, a VJ app for iPad; and Protokol, a MIDI/OSC monitor and control protocol test utility. A prototype real-time visuals system, vx, is listed as coming soon.
TouchOSC is described as a next-generation modular control surface, with TouchOSCMk1 identified as the original modular control surface for iOS and Android. KodeLife is a cross-platform real-time GPU shader editor, while TouchViZ is a professional-grade VJ app for iPad. Protokol is a control protocol test utility, and the site also lists hardware, including limited-edition shirts and swag, alongside legacy projects such as SYNK, SonicLife and qcOSC that are no longer supported. The pages do not state pricing, editions, seat-based or usage-based packaging, or trial availability.
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