Glitch Signal - Reactive Noise

Glitch Signal - Reactive Noise

By karoshi31 | Yoink Yoink | 2 Jun 2026


I created a glitch effect in TouchDesigner, focusing primarily on CHOPs to TOPs conversion and audio reactive glitching. The effect changes dynamically based on the audio input, though the recording does not reflect that since I had audio turned off during capture.

I composited and experimented with many elements throughout the process, all of which you can explore in the TOX file and video. Both are uploaded and available for free.

The network is intentionally messy and open ended. I plan to spend more time building on it and developing alternate versions. My main focus going forward is deepening the CHOP to TOP conversion workflow.


A glitch effect I created:
https://youtube.com/shorts/8GlPxxk76kw?feature=share

Want the full breakdown?

The complete article, project file and full video tutorial on beat driven switching and audio reactive noise is available below. You will get step by step access to everything shown here plus deeper dives into SOP geometry and noise networks.

👉 Read the full version and watch the tutorial here:
Getting Started with Audio Reactivity in TouchDesigner: SOPs, Noise and Switching
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In the post below, you can get the tox file for further development and some guide lines for importing and exporting
An Audio Reactive Visual Experience
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Create the aesthetic and datamoshing images and videos, you can get some free as well as paid resources for touch designer visuals, 
Patreon

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I am a freelancer who likes to read and write a lot. https://substack.com/@karoshi1


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