Setup Csound

Introduction

Godot Csound is a GDExtension that integrates Csound into Godot, enabling real-time sound synthesis within the engine.

Installation

To install Godot Csound, follow these steps:

1. Visit the project's GitHub page: Godot Csound.

2. Navigate to the Releases section.

3. Download the latest release as a ZIP file.

4. Extract the contents into your Godot project directory.

Importing Resources

After extracting the files, you need to import the Godot Csound resources. You can do this using either the command line or the Godot editor.

Method 1: Using the Command Line

Open a terminal and run the following command in your project directory:

godot --headless --import

You can then start Godot using the following command:

godot --editor

Method 2: Using the Godot Editor

1. Open your project in Godot.

2. Close the editor after it finishes importing the resources.

3. Reopen Godot.

Enabling the Plugin

Once the resources are imported:

1. Open the Godot editor.

2. Navigate to Project Settings.

3. Under Plugins, locate godot-csound.

4. Enable the plugin.

Your project is now set up with Godot Csound!