WebAudio Modules 2.0 - Audio Plugins for the Web Platform

Explore the latest developments in Web Audio Modules 2.0 (WAM2), an open-source audio plugin standard for the web platform, in this conference talk from the Audio Developer Conference. Dive into the evolution of WAM since 2015, focusing on how recent advancements in web technologies have enabled professional-grade, web-based audio production. Learn about WAM2's new features, including parameter automation, plugin groups, audio thread isolation, MIDI events, and extended plugin/host communication. Discover how to leverage WAM2's web-aware capabilities for loading and instantiating plugins using simple URIs and dynamic imports. Examine over 20 plugin examples written in various languages, and explore extended applications like a guitar effect pedalboard, an open-source DAW prototype, and a collaborative sequencer. Gain insights into FAUST online IDE integration for compiling code into WAM2 plugins. Witness interactive demonstrations of plugins and hosts, including both open-source and commercial examples, to understand the practical applications of this cutting-edge web audio technology.