JavaScript, JavaScript - Rocks You

Explore the fusion of music and coding in this conference talk from JSConf EU 2019. Discover how to transform JavaScript and the Web Audio API into virtual guitar effects pedals, replicating iconic sounds like Kirk Hammett's wah-wah, Stevie Ray Vaughan's overdrive, and Kurt Cobain's distortion. Learn to parse real-time audio input using JavaScript, and witness live on-stage guitar demonstrations of each code example. Delve into the principles behind pedal sound effects and their implementation in code, and experience the potential of WebRTC for remote jamming sessions. Whether you're a developer, a musician, or both, this 29-minute presentation will inspire you to rock the Web with audio programming.