Setting Up Virtual Studio Code with Cmajor

Cmajor is a powerful domain-specific language for developing high-performance audio plugins. In this guide, we will walk you through the setup process using Visual Studio Code (VS Code) and JUCE on macOS.

Step 1: Download and Install Virtual Studio Code

First, download and install Visual Studio Code from the official website:

Download VS Code

Step 2: Download and Install JUCE

JUCE is a popular framework for building audio plugins. You need to download it and move the folder to the Applications directory.

1. Download JUCE from the official website: JUCE Download
2. Extract the JUCE folder.
3. Move it to the Applications directory:mv JUCE /Applications/

Step 3: Create Development Directory for Cmajor

To organize your Cmajor projects, create a dedicated development folder:

1. Open the Terminal.
2. Navigate to the user directory:cd ~
3. Create a Development folder with a Cmajor subfolder:mkdir -p Development/CMajor

Step 4: Install Cmajor Extension in VS Code

1. Open Visual Studio Code.
2. Go to the Extensions marketplace (CMD + Shift + X).
3. Search for Cmajor Tool and install it.

Alternatively, you can install it via the command line:

code --install-extension cmajor-tool

Step 5: Create a New Cmajor Patch

To start working with Cmajor, create a new patch:

1. Open VS Code.
2. Press CMD + SHIFT + P to open the command palette.
3. Type Create New Patch and select the option to generate a new Cmajor project.

Step 6: Build Cmajor Project with Xcode

If you plan to build and debug your Cmajor projects using Xcode, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to your Cmajor project folder:cd ~/Development/CMajor/my-cmajor_project
2. Run CMake to generate an Xcode project:cmake -S . -B build -G Xcode
3. Set the JUCE path for CMake:set(JUCE_PATH "/Applications/JUCE")

Final Thoughts

You are now ready to start building audio plugins using Cmajor in VS Code. This setup ensures a smooth development workflow with proper file organization, JUCE integration, and project building with CMake and Xcode. Happy coding!