Working with Audio in Python - From Digital Basics to Pedalboard Library

Explore the fundamentals of digital audio processing in Python in this 32-minute PyCon US talk. Learn how digital audio works from first principles - from sound waves to bytes to file formats - and discover practical techniques for audio manipulation in Python. The presentation introduces Pedalboard, a Python library designed to bridge the gap between digital audio workstations (DAWs) like GarageBand or Ableton Live and custom Python code. Understand how Pedalboard enables easy implementation of audio effects, file operations, and VST plugin integration without complex dependencies. Perfect for developers interested in audio programming who want to combine the power of DAWs with the flexibility of Python coding.