Noisedeck Foundry

Overview

Foundry is a focused editor for authoring shader effects. It recompiles the effect as you type and shows the result immediately, on WebGL2 or WebGPU. Effects use the Portable Effects Format, so an effect written in Foundry imports into Noisedeck and the other Noisemaker-based apps.

Features

• Hot reload

  Edits recompile after a short pause in typing, with no manual build step.

• WebGL2 and WebGPU

  Switch backends to test GLSL and WGSL. Foundry stays on WebGL2 when the browser has no WebGPU.

• Noisemaker DSL

  Full support for the Noisemaker effect DSL.

• Parameter controls

  Uniforms get sliders so you can test an effect across its range.

• Workspaces

  Workspaces are saved in the browser with IndexedDB.

• Import and export

  Import Portable effects from a file or a URL. Export the workspace as a ZIP with Ctrl or Command + E.

• Edit in Noodles

  Open the current program in Noodles, the node-based editor, from the menu.

Specifications

Get started

1. Open foundry.noisedeck.app.
2. Edit the shader code and watch the preview update.
3. Adjust the parameter sliders, and switch between WebGL2 and WebGPU to check both backends.
4. Export the effect as a ZIP and import it into Noisedeck.

Resources

• Noisedeck Foundry: the app
• Portable Effects Format: effect specification
• Noisemaker shader documentation
• Desktop downloads: requires Noisedeck Forever

Questions

What does Foundry edit?

Shader effects in the Portable Effects Format: a definition file plus GLSL and WGSL shader code.

Can I use effects from Foundry in Noisedeck?

Yes. Export the effect as a ZIP and import it in Noisedeck.

Is Foundry free?

Yes. Foundry is free in the browser. The desktop app is included with Noisedeck Forever.

Related products

• PortableOpen format for authoring Noisedeck shader effects.
• NoisemakerOpen source WebGL2 and WebGPU shader engine.
• NoisedeckVideo synth for real-time shader art and live visuals.