# General **URL:** https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/c/general/6.md [Latest](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/tags.md) --- ## [\[P\] Patreon Supporters - Extra Content](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/p-patreon-supporters-extra-content/149)
**Author:** [@samaaron](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/samaaron)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2017, 1:43pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/p-patreon-supporters-extra-content/149 "2017-10-02T13:43:55Z")
Thank-you for helping to keep Sonic Pi free with your support on the Sonic Pi Patreon Page. We love the fact that Sonic Pi is free and open source and are working as hard as possible to keep things this way. Sonic Pi’s … --- ## [About the General category](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/about-the-general-category/122)
**Author:** [@samaaron](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/samaaron)\ **Replies:** 0
This is the category for general Sonic Pi chit chat, for introductions and sharing your stories with our like-minded community. Discussion not fitting into other more specific categories probably belongs here, but we do … --- ## [Lissajous Scope Lagging](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/lissajous-scope-lagging/10056)
**Author:** [@In\_SPi\_AR](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/In_SPi_AR)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 1:32am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/lissajous-scope-lagging/10056 "2026-09-23T01:32:05Z")
Hi in\_threaders, I was wondering if anyone could advise regarding the following “symptom” when using the lissajous scope with Sonic Pi 5 as follows: When running code with the Lissajous scope, there’s a considerable vi… --- ## [Sonic Pi v5 Released](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-v5-released/10033)
**Author:** [@samaaron](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/samaaron)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 3:06pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-v5-released/10033 "2026-08-12T15:06:43Z")
Sonic Pi v5 is released. Sonic Pi is now more friendly, more accessible, more powerful and more fun. There’s something to excite everyone - from the friendlier error messages, to the pro-audio config, to the new dynami… --- ## [Sonic Pi v5 RC8 is available](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-v5-rc8-is-available/10031)
**Author:** [@samaaron](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/samaaron)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 9:53am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-v5-rc8-is-available/10031 "2026-08-05T09:53:30Z")
Sonic Pi v5 Release Candidate 8 This release addresses an issue on macOS with Bluetooth headphones and internal improvements on all platforms. Please give it a try on your most esoteric audio setup and let me know how … --- ## [Screen Recording](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/screen-recording/9986)
**Author:** [@In\_SPi\_AR](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/In_SPi_AR)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 7:05am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/screen-recording/9986 "2026-05-19T07:05:51Z")
Hi in\_threaders… Just wondering if anyone can recommend a workflow for screen recording and audio settings that would work on a MacBook Pro M1. I am trying to screen recorder live coding Sonic Pi sessions with narration… --- ## ['loop' vs 'live\_loop' in Sonic Pi documentation / education](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/loop-vs-live-loop-in-sonic-pi-documentation-education/9979)
**Author:** [@ethancrawford](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/ethancrawford)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 9:22pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/loop-vs-live-loop-in-sonic-pi-documentation-education/9979 "2026-04-21T21:22:48Z")
Continuing the discussion from Tau Suggestions: I’m interested to know in what contexts, and how, folks use Sonic Pi’s loop function - would love to get feedback or hear people’s thoughts. @cazarim re your comment in t… --- ## [What is Tau5? (New Patreon post)](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/what-is-tau5-new-patreon-post/9827)
**Author:** [@samaaron](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/samaaron)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 8:15pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/what-is-tau5-new-patreon-post/9827 "2025-08-16T20:15:21Z")
Tau5 is: A Tool for Creative Coding A Dream in Active Development AI Ready For Your Heart and Mind Complementary to Sonic Pi Ecosystem Aware Open Source Forged with Powerful Built-in Dev Tools Find out more over on Pa… --- ## [V3.2.2 available to download](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/v3-2-2-available-to-download/3598)
**Author:** [@samaaron](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/samaaron)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 3:05pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/v3-2-2-available-to-download/3598 "2025-07-02T15:05:53Z")
Hi everyone, hot on the heels of v3.2.1 here’s v3.2.2 which is a maintenance and bug fix release. It fixes a critical issue on macOS which stopped the recording feature from working. It also features a number of languag… --- ## [Just checking the site](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/just-checking-the-site/9517)
**Author:** [@robin.newman](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/robin.newman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 9:28pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/just-checking-the-site/9517 "2025-02-12T21:28:09Z")
Not seen any posts for several days which is quite unusual. Just checking if things are working. I’m undergoing daily hospital treatment (another week and a half to go) at present so haven’t been contributing --- ## [Exploring Sonic Pi for Live Coding Performance](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/exploring-sonic-pi-for-live-coding-performance/9462)
**Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 12:30am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/exploring-sonic-pi-for-live-coding-performance/9462 "2025-01-23T00:30:52Z")
Hello, I’m diving deep into the world of live coding and exploring how Sonic Pi can be used for real-time music performances. The idea of crafting music live with code is fascinating, and Sonic Pi seems to offer endless… --- ## [Music like i so be do though](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/music-like-i-so-be-do-though/9439)
**Author:** [@Marato.7](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/Marato.7)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2025, 5:19pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/music-like-i-so-be-do-though/9439 "2025-01-11T17:19:14Z")
Drake-Style Beat Generator body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #121212; color: white; padding: 20px; text-align: center; … --- ## [Change the amp of one beat in a ring](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/change-the-amp-of-one-beat-in-a-ring/9370)
**Author:** [@catsquotl](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/catsquotl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 10:43pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/change-the-amp-of-one-beat-in-a-ring/9370 "2024-12-19T22:43:40Z")
Hi, Is there an easier / more elegant way to change the amplitude on say every 5th beat of an 8 beat ring? for now I am creataing a counter ring and use an if, else statement. (ring 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8) if ctr.look != … --- ## [Dj Dave: If code can make music, what will you make? | Sarah Davis | TEDxCornell](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/dj-dave-if-code-can-make-music-what-will-you-make-sarah-davis-tedxcornell/9275)
**Author:** [@Relaxnow](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/Relaxnow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 10:01pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/dj-dave-if-code-can-make-music-what-will-you-make-sarah-davis-tedxcornell/9275 "2024-10-31T22:01:53Z")
--- ## [VS Code extension](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/vs-code-extension/3935)
**Author:** [@ethancrawford](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/ethancrawford)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 12:31pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/vs-code-extension/3935 "2024-08-31T12:31:28Z")
There has been some discussion recently about creating a Sonic Pi extension for Visual Studio Code as an alternative Sonic Pi GUI. As this has interested various members of the core team, some explorations have begun in… --- ## [TouchOSC is sorted, time for some MIDI too](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/touchosc-is-sorted-time-for-some-midi-too/8893)
**Author:** [@brendanmac](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/brendanmac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 7:29am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/touchosc-is-sorted-time-for-some-midi-too/8893 "2024-05-27T07:29:12Z")
This bad boy is arriving tomorrow, can’t wait to get my MIDI on with SPi :wink: PD-Pi --- ## [Is PlugData Making Me Switch to Pd?](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/is-plugdata-making-me-switch-to-pd/8811)
**Author:** [@enkerli](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/enkerli)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 7:20am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/is-plugdata-making-me-switch-to-pd/8811 "2024-04-30T07:20:25Z")
Ha! A few months ago, PlugData added a feature that I only discovered a few days ago. And it might make me put many of my eggs in the Pure data basket: AUv3 support! (Along with CLAP, LV2, and VST3.) Honestly, it make… --- ## ["Loop Pedal" in Sonic Pi](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/loop-pedal-in-sonic-pi/8597)
**Author:** [@dj\_dave](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/dj_dave)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2024, 5:27am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/loop-pedal-in-sonic-pi/8597 "2024-04-08T05:27:06Z")
Curious how to sample live instruments and play them back/manipulate them in real time in sonic pi. I do lots of sessions with live instrumentalists and would love to also be able to incorporate something like this into… --- ## [Humanisation in Sonic Pi](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/humanisation-in-sonic-pi/2393)
**Author:** [@PiEaterAndPlayer](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/PiEaterAndPlayer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2024, 2:17am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/humanisation-in-sonic-pi/2393 "2024-04-06T02:17:57Z")
Not sure where to put this, so: General. I’m playing around with humanisation. I wanted to make a live-coded piece using MIDI control of Logic Pro X. Originally I tried ProTools - but ProTools started having response i… --- ## [Long shot - Pi-ers in N. Ireland?](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/long-shot-pi-ers-in-n-ireland/8718)
**Author:** [@brendanmac](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/brendanmac)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2024, 7:29pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/long-shot-pi-ers-in-n-ireland/8718 "2024-03-16T19:29:28Z")
Hi my 12 yo student and I will be demo-performing (is that a term??) with Sonic Pi at my local music school’s Spring concert next month, and I can’t help feeling it might be something of a first. Anyone in/from Ireland … --- ## [Intro, and suggestions for simple tunes please](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/intro-and-suggestions-for-simple-tunes-please/8635)
**Author:** [@brendanmac](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/brendanmac)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2024, 9:10am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/intro-and-suggestions-for-simple-tunes-please/8635 "2024-02-28T09:10:50Z")
Hi my name’s Brendan, based in N.I., I’ve been using music tech since Audiomulch and Ableton Live 1. I hold a PhD in interactive music techology and will shortly be teaching 11 - 14 year olds Sonic Pi. I’d really appre… --- ## [Start sequens from MIDI input signal](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/start-sequens-from-midi-input-signal/8629)
**Author:** [@PerBardun](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/PerBardun)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 3:26pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/start-sequens-from-midi-input-signal/8629 "2024-02-19T15:26:16Z")
I like to start the Sonic Pi with ”RUN” and then the script is waiting for the MIDI in signal /midi:craft\_rhythm\_craft\_rhythm\_midi\_1\_24\_0/start And then the script is starting and will ”RUN” to the the MIDI in signal … --- ## [Live loops thru different audio outputs?](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/live-loops-thru-different-audio-outputs/2496)
**Author:** [@soundwarrior](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/soundwarrior)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 2:28pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/live-loops-thru-different-audio-outputs/2496 "2024-01-29T14:28:37Z")
hi everyone :slight\_smile: I hope your all well :slight\_smile: if I have sonic pi running thru an audio device with multiple outputs and I have a few live loops in a project how can I get each loop to run through a diffe… --- ## [Scale math - evaluating collections of notes](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/scale-math-evaluating-collections-of-notes/8481)
**Author:** [@jonny](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/jonny)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2024, 3:09am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/scale-math-evaluating-collections-of-notes/8481 "2024-01-29T03:09:37Z")
Happy New Year sonic alchemists! I’ve searched thread titles and see nothing related specifically to this specifically, so creating a thread to discuss and share ideas on evaluating melodies, and scales. I’ll be hoping… --- ## [SonicPi System Requirements](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonicpi-system-requirements/8527)
**Author:** [@jonny](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/jonny)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2024, 4:27pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonicpi-system-requirements/8527 "2024-01-11T16:27:47Z")
Hello comrades! I’m looking at linux, how much room does debian usually take? Both on install, and typical (by the time you’ve grabbed all the stuff you often need and sudone any required updates. Also learned of Lubu… --- ## [Can sonicpi do anything like this?! 'intelligent scale transposition'](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/can-sonicpi-do-anything-like-this-intelligent-scale-transposition/8453)
**Author:** [@jonny](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/jonny)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 3:49pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/can-sonicpi-do-anything-like-this-intelligent-scale-transposition/8453 "2023-12-21T15:49:03Z")
I just got made aware of rip x and it’s note translation… This may be something that’s already been attempted by some sonic wizards… may be outside realm of possibility… Not even sure if description in my… --- ## [Sonic Pi Concept Map - Looking for old post](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-concept-map-looking-for-old-post/8442)
**Author:** [@bytezen](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/bytezen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 12:58pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-concept-map-looking-for-old-post/8442 "2023-12-13T12:58:33Z")
I am trying to find a discussion thread in this community (not sure which conversation thread) started by a developer (I think?). This person attempted to make a concept map of the broad areas that learning sonic-pi cov… --- ## [Just found out that Sonic Pi Work Space Is Saved with git!](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/just-found-out-that-sonic-pi-work-space-is-saved-with-git/5811)
**Author:** [@din](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/din)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 12:14pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/just-found-out-that-sonic-pi-work-space-is-saved-with-git/5811 "2023-11-16T12:14:08Z")
Today I lost a fun grove I made. I kept making little changes and was using control + z a lot. Apparently this can result in the buffer disappearing and leaving you with a commented message telling you that the buffer is… --- ## [User input (from kB / other program)](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/user-input-from-kb-other-program/8372)
**Author:** [@jonny](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/jonny)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 10:01am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/user-input-from-kb-other-program/8372 "2023-11-16T10:01:00Z")
I think I saw a thread by @robin.newman that mentioned getting user input, both pre/post osc stuff getting added to sp. I am just getting acquainted with gems and found the open3 thing that can get stuff like web page c… --- ## [Sample/Loop Management](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sample-loop-management/601)
**Author:** [@enkerli](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/enkerli)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 12:16pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sample-loop-management/601 "2023-11-13T12:16:29Z")
How do you manage your samples and loops? Ok, this might sound off-topic. But it needs not be. Sonic Pi can do a lot with samples and there’s probably an appropriate way to handle those files. Been growing increasingly… [Next page](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/c/general/6.md?page=1)