# Creations & Ideas

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## [Thoughts on my composition](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/thoughts-on-my-composition/9311)

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**Author:** [@Gandalf](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/Gandalf)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 3:18am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/thoughts-on-my-composition/9311 "2024-11-25T03:18:11Z")

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Not quite my first composition, but almost. I just wondered if anyone had any comments - good, bad or indifferent - and whether I’m heading in the right direction, or down a rabbit-hole. t = 28 with\_fx :echo do sam…

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## ["Sonic Pi Melancholy"](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-melancholy/9284)

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**Author:** [@beryann](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/beryann)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 1:20pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-melancholy/9284 "2024-11-08T13:20:37Z")

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“Sonic Pi melancholy” created with fun in SPi 4.5.1 and mixed in Live 12 Thanks for hearing! :smiley: Sonic Pi Melancholy

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## [I did a Drum Pad Kit in Python using Sonic Pi's OSC messages](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/i-did-a-drum-pad-kit-in-python-using-sonic-pis-osc-messages/9222)

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**Author:** [@Spacemac](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/Spacemac)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 8:35am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/i-did-a-drum-pad-kit-in-python-using-sonic-pis-osc-messages/9222 "2024-11-02T08:35:41Z")

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Hello, I made this project for my Master of Science and I published it on my Github, you can check it if you want: Basically, you’ll be able to play patterns with a grid interface, allowing you to play live. And once …

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## [I re-created a track from Brian Eno's music for airports!](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/i-re-created-a-track-from-brian-enos-music-for-airports/4407)

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**Author:** [@alexesc](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/alexesc)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2024, 2:45pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/i-re-created-a-track-from-brian-enos-music-for-airports/4407 "2024-10-21T14:45:54Z")

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I got into sonic pi because I want to make soundscapes and ambient music, mainly because I am becoming obsessed with Brian Eno’s work. I stumbled upon this article by Reverb Machine breaking down two tracks from Music fo…

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## [Live Coding the Linus Åkesson Way (at the BASIC Prompt on Commodore 64)](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/live-coding-the-linus-akesson-way-at-the-basic-prompt-on-commodore-64/9260)

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**Author:** [@enkerli](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/enkerli)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 18, 2024, 9:28pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/live-coding-the-linus-akesson-way-at-the-basic-prompt-on-commodore-64/9260 "2024-10-18T21:28:32Z")

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This one must be doing the rounds: Wonder how hard it’d be to help 11yo children learn such a technique. My guess is that part of the challenge would be in chunking the training and in maintaining motivatio…

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## ["Infini cluster"](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/infini-cluster/9257)

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**Author:** [@beryann](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/beryann)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2024, 2:47pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/infini-cluster/9257 "2024-10-16T14:47:08Z")

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Hello! Serenpidity is a marvellous tool in Sonic Pi! :grinning: The cluster was at the origin a simple chord but its destiny was to become an huge cluster! I hope you’ ll like it! live\_loop :one do w…

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## [I tried to make a kinda Brian Eno stuff, ended up with kinda Lofi Generative Ambiant Brian Eno Style stuff](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/i-tried-to-make-a-kinda-brian-eno-stuff-ended-up-with-kinda-lofi-generative-ambiant-brian-eno-style-stuff/9168)

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**Author:** [@Le\_Peuneuj](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/Le_Peuneuj)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 12:55pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/i-tried-to-make-a-kinda-brian-eno-stuff-ended-up-with-kinda-lofi-generative-ambiant-brian-eno-style-stuff/9168 "2024-10-14T12:55:39Z")

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Hope you’ll enjoy it ^^ First I tried to make generative loops looking like Reflexion from Brian Eno… And I don’t know how, I ended up messing arround with delay, flanger and krush with the drums. La cerise sur le gâte…

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## [Little piece exploring shifting scales](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/little-piece-exploring-shifting-scales/9248)

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**Author:** [@HarryLeBlanc](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/HarryLeBlanc)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2024, 2:37pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/little-piece-exploring-shifting-scales/9248 "2024-10-10T14:37:55Z")

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I’ve been fiddling with the notion of adding sharps to scales, and playing melodies with the same scale degrees across scales. So, aeolian (minor) would shift to dorian, then mixolydian, then ionian (major), then lydian,…

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## [Dopshop background music beat](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/dopshop-background-music-beat/9238)

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**Author:** [@Vecnirp](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/Vecnirp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2024, 3:03pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/dopshop-background-music-beat/9238 "2024-10-07T15:03:45Z")

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use\_bpm 100 # Setting the tempo (100 BPM) use\_synth :fm # Synth sound for a modern vibe Bassline live\_loop :bass do use\_synth :tb303 play :c2, release: 0.5, cutoff: 80 sleep 0.5 play :c2, release: 0.5, cutoff: 90 …

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## [Two fish in Sonic Pi #sonicpi](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/two-fish-in-sonic-pi-sonicpi/9194)

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**Author:** [@Relaxnow](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/Relaxnow)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 2:26pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/two-fish-in-sonic-pi-sonicpi/9194 "2024-09-15T14:26:56Z")

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\# 240912 2257 Two fish # Saved 240912 2257 # https://linktr.ee/relaxnow # Performance https://youtu.be/0hKrzVQ5m2A # https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/two-fish-in-sonic-pi-sonicpi/9194 set\_volume! 2 #2 wit…

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## [Pseudo Boulez dodecaphonic music](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/pseudo-boulez-dodecaphonic-music/9200)

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**Author:** [@beryann](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/beryann)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 6:47am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/pseudo-boulez-dodecaphonic-music/9200 "2024-09-15T06:47:11Z")

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Hello! Just for fun, a kind of boulez piece of piano composed in a “pseudo” dodecaphonic way. In fact, I do exactly the contrary oh this dodecaphonic music where each note is defined by a strict mathematic way of composi…

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## [Playing with ChatGPT and Sonic Pi](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/playing-with-chatgpt-and-sonic-pi/7803)

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**Author:** [@robin.newman](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/robin.newman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 7:26pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/playing-with-chatgpt-and-sonic-pi/7803 "2024-09-05T19:26:06Z")

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Had a play with ChatGPT and Sonic Pi recently. Some asnwers quite impressive others less so. Here is one sequence. (It even coped with my miss-types! Question: Gnerate a melody part using minor\_pentatonic scale and add …

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## [Equanimous Equation](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/equanimous-equation/9040)

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**Author:** [@zir0](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/zir0)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 6:41am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/equanimous-equation/9040 "2024-09-05T06:41:16Z")

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Hey folks, I’ve just uploaded a demo of one of my most recent Sonic Pi compositions titled Equanimous Equation on YouTube. The track uses my usual set up these days: VS Code running a Sonic Pi server that sends MIDI data…

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## [Summer by Hisaishi Joe Bassline](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/summer-by-hisaishi-joe-bassline/9178)

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**Author:** [@laurao101](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/laurao101)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 3:43pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/summer-by-hisaishi-joe-bassline/9178 "2024-09-01T15:43:59Z")

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Started this on Aug.30. This is my first ever Sonic Pi creation and it’s quite messy. I’ve gotten some tips to clean it up in one day of asking (wow this community’s amazing), planning to make it better some time later o…

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## [Drums and guitar tones together](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/drums-and-guitar-tones-together/9043)

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**Author:** [@vinodv](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/vinodv)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 12:05am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/drums-and-guitar-tones-together/9043 "2024-09-01T00:05:19Z")

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use\_bpm 180 BD = \[1, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0\] SN = \[0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0\] CH = \[1, 0, 1, 0, 1, 0, 1, 0, 1, 0, 1, 0, 1, 0, 1, 0\] GT = \[1, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0…

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## [Adam Neely 7-11 polyrythmes](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/adam-neely-7-11-polyrythmes/9167)

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**Author:** [@Relaxnow](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/Relaxnow)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 10:16pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/adam-neely-7-11-polyrythmes/9167 "2024-08-31T22:16:41Z")

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\# Adam Neely 7-11 polyrythmes # https://youtu.be/W4hWmZSOQjM?feature=shared&t=1263 # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # 1 # 5 # # 2 # 6 # # 3 # 7 # # 4 # set\_volume! 2 use\_bpm 210 with\_fx :rever…

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## [YT Sonic Pi creation + How to setup visuals in Punctual with audio mic reactivity in Estuary](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/yt-sonic-pi-creation-how-to-setup-visuals-in-punctual-with-audio-mic-reactivity-in-estuary/8553)

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**Author:** [@Relaxnow](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/Relaxnow)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 2:15am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/yt-sonic-pi-creation-how-to-setup-visuals-in-punctual-with-audio-mic-reactivity-in-estuary/8553 "2024-08-29T02:15:06Z")

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Sonic Pi code # 240117 2336 Punctual Estuary exploration with prophet noise fx octaver and define on drums in Sonic Pi YT # Saved 240117 2336 # https://youtu.be/IKMEmHDd2z4 # https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net…

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## [Show your buffers in Sonic Pi part 2](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/show-your-buffers-in-sonic-pi-part-2/9154)

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**Author:** [@Relaxnow](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/Relaxnow)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 10:31pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/show-your-buffers-in-sonic-pi-part-2/9154 "2024-08-28T22:31:09Z")

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240828 2155 Buffer 0 - Density density on noise (nice layering) # 240828 2155 Buffer 0 - Density density on noise (nice layering) # Saved 240828 2155 # https://youtu.be/jZRzOXO2vN8 # https://in-thread.soni…

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## [Sailor Fusion (Vaporwave Single)](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sailor-fusion-vaporwave-single/9134)

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**Author:** [@MrSkeletal](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/MrSkeletal)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 2:45am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sailor-fusion-vaporwave-single/9134 "2024-08-23T02:45:40Z")

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Hey everyone! I have a new track I debuted. :slight\_smile: Going back to my roots with a callback to my first ever vaporwave album idea: Combining Ford Anime Overdubs from commercials with a vaporwaved song from the corr…

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## [Drums : Queen - "Another One Bites The Dust"](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/drums-queen-another-one-bites-the-dust/9141)

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**Author:** [@vinodv](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/vinodv)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 6:33pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/drums-queen-another-one-bites-the-dust/9141 "2024-08-20T18:33:22Z")

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A simple drum solo song coded in spi. Music sheet : https://drumeoblog.s3.amazonaws.com/beat/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/08134344/1.-Another-One-Bites-The-Dust.pdf use\_bpm 110 BD = \[1,0,1,0,1,0,1,0\] CH = \[1,1,1,1,1,1,1,…

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## [Trying all 8 beat long snare drum patterns](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/trying-all-8-beat-long-snare-drum-patterns/9115)

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**Author:** [@vinodv](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/vinodv)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2024, 8:17am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/trying-all-8-beat-long-snare-drum-patterns/9115 "2024-08-18T08:17:28Z")

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Here snare drum is allowed to take all possible permutations of 8 beats. use\_bpm 120 SN\_all = \[\[0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0\], \[0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1\], \[0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0\], \[0, 0, 0, 0, 0,…

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## [Radiohead cover (not mine)](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/radiohead-cover-not-mine/9123)

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**Author:** [@brendanmac](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/brendanmac)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2024, 6:41am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/radiohead-cover-not-mine/9123 "2024-08-17T06:41:24Z")

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Hi the sheer AUDACITY of tackling a Radiohead track, in Sonic Pi, live coded. And using numerous functions and methods I simply don’t understand at all. The timing and sequencing tricks used are impeccable, wish I under…

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## [A snippet for fun "perc\_bell\_zen"](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/a-snippet-for-fun-perc-bell-zen/9105)

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**Author:** [@beryann](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/beryann)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 12:20pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/a-snippet-for-fun-perc-bell-zen/9105 "2024-08-14T12:20:57Z")

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Hi there! if you need a musical support to help you to meditate, here is one: a simple variation on the famous Sam’s @samaaron perc\_bell example in the doc. If you have an idea how to perform (or develop) it, tell it to …

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## [A little 80s funk metal intro - name that tune](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/a-little-80s-funk-metal-intro-name-that-tune/9103)

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**Author:** [@brendanmac](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/brendanmac)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 12:38am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/a-little-80s-funk-metal-intro-name-that-tune/9103 "2024-08-14T00:38:08Z")

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Hi Spent a few hours this lazy afternoon getting this riff out of my head, via Sonic Pi, and also learning how to sequence events and patterns as the tune evolves. Bonus points if you can name the tune or band :smiley: …

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## [Generative ambient kalimba based](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/generative-ambient-kalimba-based/8995)

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**Author:** [@Le\_Peuneuj](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/Le_Peuneuj)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 3:13am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/generative-ambient-kalimba-based/8995 "2024-08-13T03:13:35Z")

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Here is a simple piece I made, cause I love generative music and for the first time, I did it /o/ a = 0.1 #amplitude globale b = -0.3156 #ça c'est pour accorder en 432 hertz c = 22.5 #metronome highnotes = \[:b5-b, :d6-…

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## [Turkish march guitar arrangement for Sonic Pi](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/turkish-march-guitar-arrangement-for-sonic-pi/9101)

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**Author:** [@Prod.Distinguish](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/Prod.Distinguish)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 8:38pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/turkish-march-guitar-arrangement-for-sonic-pi/9101 "2024-08-05T20:38:12Z")

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This is an arrangement for turkish march(scored for guitar), and I made the same arrangement in sonic pi use\_bpm 200 use\_synth :piano use\_synth\_defaults amp: rrand(0.5, 1) #bass in\_thread do 2.times do use\_synth…

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## [Twinkle Twinkle Little Star in Idakka](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/twinkle-twinkle-little-star-in-idakka/9099)

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**Author:** [@vinodv](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/vinodv)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 3:03pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/twinkle-twinkle-little-star-in-idakka/9099 "2024-08-04T15:03:31Z")

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idakka is a pitched drum instrument popular in Kerala,India. I have made a version of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star with Idakka. Youtube link: notes wave files: use\_bpm 60 i…

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## [Some basic drum fills](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/some-basic-drum-fills/9066)

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**Author:** [@vinodv](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/vinodv)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 7:36am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/some-basic-drum-fills/9066 "2024-08-04T07:36:38Z")

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use\_bpm 80 CC = \[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6\] HH = \[1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0, 0\] BD = \[1, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0\] SN = \[0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0…

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## [Drum fills and guitar mixed with sonic pi](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/drum-fills-and-guitar-mixed-with-sonic-pi/9096)

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**Author:** [@vinodv](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/vinodv)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 2:00pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/drum-fills-and-guitar-mixed-with-sonic-pi/9096 "2024-08-03T14:00:35Z")

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Youtube video link: Drum fills taken from the youtube video: Made with hydrogen and converted to sonic pi format. mixed with Guitar sound: use\_bpm 120 HatClosed\_Hard = "drumk…

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## [Rejoy in C, made with joy in SPi](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/rejoy-in-c-made-with-joy-in-spi/9089)

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**Author:** [@beryann](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/beryann)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 5:02pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/rejoy-in-c-made-with-joy-in-spi/9089 "2024-07-31T17:02:22Z")

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Rejoy in C! Thanks for listening :smiley: Sound cloud/Rejoy in C use\_synth :piano with\_fx :eq, amp: 0.7 do with\_fx :reverb, mix: 0.8 do live\_loop :note do play (ring, :c4, :d4, :e4, :f4, :g4).choose, amp: …

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