Pysonics

A python module to streamline real-time audio processing, analysis and visualization.

Installation/Setup

Linux

Arch Installation:

• Pyaudio: sudo pacman -S python-pyaudio
• Pygame: sudo pacman -S python-pygame
• (Optional) PulseAudio Volume Control: sudo pacman -S pavucontrol

Setup Input Device:

• Open pavucontrol -> Input Devices
• Make sure show is set to All Input Devices or Monitors
• Set the monitor of your desired audio source as the default input device

MacOS

Install via Homebrew and pip:

1. Install Dependencies:

   • Portaudio: brew install portaudio
   • Pyaudio: pip install pyaudio
   • Pygame: pip3 install pygame

2. Create a Monitor of System Audio:

   • Install BlackHole: brew install blackhole-2ch
   • Restart your computer
   • Create a Multi-Output Device following this guide
     • Make sure it uses BlackHole and the output device you want to capture
   • Configure your system's input and output devices:
     • System Settings -> Sound -> Output -> Multi-Output Device
     • System Settings -> Sound -> Input -> BlackHole 2ch

Windows

1. Install Dependencies:

   • Pyaudio: pip install pyaudio
   • Pygame: pip install pygame

2. Create a Monitor of System Audio:

   • Install VB-CABLE: Download
   • Restart your computer
   • Configure your system's input and output devices:
     • Settings -> System -> Sound -> Output -> CABLE Input
     • Settings -> System -> Sound -> Input -> CABLE Output