# \[P\] Patreon Support **URL:** https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/c/support/7.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) --- ## [Sonic Pi Online Resources](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-online-resources/17)
**Author:** [@samaaron](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/samaaron)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 2:44pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-online-resources/17 "2025-11-06T14:44:34Z")
A list of free lesson plans, worksheets, tutorials, videos and other online resources to help you in your Sonic Pi adventure! Popular lesson plans/worksheets Mehackit - http://sonic-pi.mehackit.org - Learning material… --- ## [About the Patreon Support category](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/about-the-patreon-support-category/123)
**Author:** [@samaaron](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/samaaron)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 6:48pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/about-the-patreon-support-category/123 "2020-03-16T18:48:42Z")
A place for Patreon Supporters to ask questions about Sonic Pi Note \[P\] - posting to this category is restricted to Patreon Supporters https://patreon.com/samaaron --- ## [How to handle multiple project files](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/how-to-handle-multiple-project-files/10013)
**Author:** [@rebelcello](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/rebelcello)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/how-to-handle-multiple-project-files/10013 "2026-07-17T20:54:53Z")
Can any one help with a good workflow for managing .rb files and buffers, please? I’m losing track between experiments, and also want to save out sections. Eg do you start with cleared buffers each time? Mine are always… --- ## [Free Sample Libraries.... whats out there](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/free-sample-libraries-whats-out-there/297)
**Author:** [@Eli](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/Eli)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 3:07pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/free-sample-libraries-whats-out-there/297 "2025-03-30T15:07:48Z")
This is a community maintained list of sources for samples. If you have something to add, please do! (Just click ‘Edit’ and make your contribution.) Comments and discussion also welcomed in the thread, but we’ll try to k… --- ## [Sonic Pi x p5js](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-x-p5js/7413)
**Author:** [@itsmetamike](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/itsmetamike)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2024, 11:42am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-x-p5js/7413 "2024-11-03T11:42:45Z")
Hey all - I recently became a patreon supporter and have the goal of trying to create a cross media experience where both sound and visuals can be live coded, all while performing as an avatar. I’m trying to get p5js to … --- ## [Stop call not always working for individual live loops](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/stop-call-not-always-working-for-individual-live-loops/8770)
**Author:** [@halloworld](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/halloworld)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2024, 11:30am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/stop-call-not-always-working-for-individual-live-loops/8770 "2024-04-14T11:30:09Z")
Hi SP friends! So I’ve been doing a lot of live coding with Sonic Pi recently and loving, but I’ve noticed that since I’ve updated to v4.5 Sonic Pi is less responsive to my “stop” calls. In my live sets I have about 4 s… --- ## [Looking for guidance to improve my code](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/looking-for-guidance-to-improve-my-code/8699)
**Author:** [@halloworld](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/halloworld)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 7:31am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/looking-for-guidance-to-improve-my-code/8699 "2024-03-19T07:31:50Z")
Hey everyone! I’ve been using Sonic Pi for the last couple of years and have currently been doing live coding gigs across Melbourne (Australia) at both experimental nights but also opening for bands (really fun). I comp… --- ## [Sonic Pi for Apple Silicon](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-for-apple-silicon/7647)
**Author:** [@samaaron](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/samaaron)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 6:50pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-for-apple-silicon/7647 "2023-03-14T18:50:27Z")
I hope that you’re all doing well and cracking on with 2023. Thanks to your support here on Patreon I managed to fund the purchase of a new Apple MacBook Pro with an Apple Silicon ARM64 CPU inside it. This meant I was a… --- ## [Sonic Pi v4 BETA 7 Now Available](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-v4-beta-7-now-available/6818)
**Author:** [@samaaron](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/samaaron)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2022, 11:25am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-v4-beta-7-now-available/6818 "2022-05-31T11:25:35Z")
Hey everyone, v4 BETA 7 just landed over on Patreon: Sonic Pi v4 BETA 7 - New Link Metronome Controls | Sam Aaron on Patreon For those already supporting on Patreon, please do download and play around with it. Grab two… --- ## [Sonic Pi v4 BETA 3 now available](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-v4-beta-3-now-available/6529)
**Author:** [@samaaron](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/samaaron)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2022, 11:39am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-v4-beta-3-now-available/6529 "2022-02-13T11:39:17Z")
Hi everyone, just a quick heads up that a fresh new v4 BETA just landed. You can read about it and grab your copy for Windows or macOS on Patreon: Sonic Pi v4 BETA 3 now available for macOS and Windows | Sam Aaron on P… --- ## [Windows 11 upgrade?](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/windows-11-upgrade/6448)
**Author:** [@keys](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/keys)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 9:28pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/windows-11-upgrade/6448 "2022-01-31T21:28:39Z")
Hi, I am considering upgrading to Windows 11. Will Sonic Pi run ok on Windows 11? Thanks J --- ## [Can someone build an efficient drum machine?](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/can-someone-build-an-efficient-drum-machine/775)
**Author:** [@GWB70](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/GWB70)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2022, 2:47am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/can-someone-build-an-efficient-drum-machine/775 "2022-01-30T02:47:45Z")
Hi there : I’m finished chapter 5,and tried use variables,functions and threads to build a drum machine. All that i got was this : Drum Machine Test Note Durations w = 4 h = 2 q = 1 e = 0.5 s = 0.25 use\_bpm 60 Drum… --- ## [Correct ramp instruction syntax](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/correct-ramp-instruction-syntax/462)
**Author:** [@verbgio](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/verbgio)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2021, 1:16pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/correct-ramp-instruction-syntax/462 "2021-09-14T13:16:51Z")
Hello everyone! Can someone explain me what is the correct syntax for using the “ramp” function? I couldn’t find it in the tutorial. Many thanks Giovanni --- ## [Programmatically get available MIDI ports](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/programmatically-get-available-midi-ports/5763)
**Author:** [@Elenchus](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/Elenchus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 5:35am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/programmatically-get-available-midi-ports/5763 "2021-07-11T05:35:12Z")
Hello all, I’m pretty new to Sonic Pi, so apologies if I’m missing something obvious here. I’ve been using VSCode with Jackson Kearl’s excellent Sonic Pi extension and loopMIDI to create virtual midi ports to connect So… --- ## [Problem with sending OSC to Renoise](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/problem-with-sending-osc-to-renoise/5729)
**Author:** [@vitalydolgov](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/vitalydolgov)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2021, 10:55am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/problem-with-sending-osc-to-renoise/5729 "2021-06-24T10:55:16Z")
Hi! I’m having problems with OSC (via UDP) which I use to connect to Renoise on my laptop. use\_osc "10.42.0.1", 12000 osc "/renoise/transport/start" {run: 2, time: 0.0} └─ OSC -\> 10.42.0.1, 12000, /renoise/transport/s… --- ## [Issue with update - wmic.exe](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/issue-with-update-wmic-exe/5688)
**Author:** [@keys](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/keys)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 11:43am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/issue-with-update-wmic-exe/5688 "2021-06-10T11:43:25Z")
I work as a teacher in Norway and I asked the ICT department to update Sonic Pi on the student’s and teacher’s computers. However ICT dept. inform me that this cannot be done because Sonic Pi 3.3.1 is breaking the securi… --- ## [Headless Sonic Pi on Raspberry Pi](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/headless-sonic-pi-on-raspberry-pi/5655)
**Author:** [@droussel](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/droussel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 11:03am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/headless-sonic-pi-on-raspberry-pi/5655 "2021-05-31T11:03:47Z")
Hi, I haven’t found much recent information on this on the forum but sorry if I’m missing something obvious. Is there a way once to launch a script on a headless SonicPi instance? I’m basically looking for a command lin… --- ## [Osc not sending osc messages to network address](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/osc-not-sending-osc-messages-to-network-address/651)
**Author:** [@nlb](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/nlb)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2021, 10:59am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/osc-not-sending-osc-messages-to-network-address/651 "2021-05-18T10:59:20Z")
Good evening, Under windows 10, osc\_send “localhost”, 4559, “/helloWorld” works ! osc\_send “192.1668.0.8”, 4559, “/helloWorld” doesn’t work 192.168.0.8 is of course the ip address of the localhost. Can’t manage to … --- ## [Creating values for a fade](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/creating-values-for-a-fade/5003)
**Author:** [@keys](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/keys)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2021, 9:23am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/creating-values-for-a-fade/5003 "2021-01-22T09:23:02Z")
I have been trying to figure out the best and most effective way for generating values for a fade. I know there must be a good way but please advise if you have a suggestion for a good solution. If no such mechanism exis… --- ## [Synthdefs again](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/synthdefs-again/4889)
**Author:** [@bmx](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/bmx)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2021, 5:47pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/synthdefs-again/4889 "2021-01-18T17:47:54Z")
Hi, I have finally had some success compiling my first synthdefs. I have even figured out how the gate thingy works, which is quite handy when you play notes from a keyboard and want the synth to enter its release phase … --- ## [Raspberry Pi RAM](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/raspberry-pi-ram/4959)
**Author:** [@Martin](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/Martin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2021, 4:36pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/raspberry-pi-ram/4959 "2021-01-11T16:36:04Z")
Hi, I plan to supporting a Sonic Pi project in my daughters school in this year (once there will be time and energy to think of something different than Corona). They do have a few Apples there (not sure but I think iM… --- ## [SP 3.3 beta on Ubuntu 18.04](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sp-3-3-beta-on-ubuntu-18-04/4939)
**Author:** [@bmx](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/bmx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2021, 8:33pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sp-3-3-beta-on-ubuntu-18-04/4939 "2021-01-10T20:33:24Z")
Just for reference: Compiling SP on Ubuntu 18.04.5 LTS went smooth following the standard instructions. Only a few of things had to be done apart from this before compiling, nothing much to do with SP itself: Build os… --- ## [v3.3-BETA-3 now available on Patreon for Windows and macOS](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/v3-3-beta-3-now-available-on-patreon-for-windows-and-macos/4846)
**Author:** [@samaaron](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/samaaron)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 12:05pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/v3-3-beta-3-now-available-on-patreon-for-windows-and-macos/4846 "2020-12-24T12:05:20Z")
I just made v3.3 BETA-3 release for Windows which has been rigorously tested by my 8 year old son Reuben. This means we now have v3.3-BETA-3 for both macOS and Windows for you to play with: https://www.patreon.com/posts… --- ## [How to report back on 3.3 beta?](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/how-to-report-back-on-3-3-beta/4566)
**Author:** [@soxsa](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/soxsa)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2020, 12:44pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/how-to-report-back-on-3-3-beta/4566 "2020-12-15T12:44:37Z")
@samaaron thank you for the 3.3 beta links - how do you like us to tell you about what we find? --- ## [Error on startup](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/error-on-startup/4544)
**Author:** [@keys](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/keys)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 6:32pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/error-on-startup/4544 "2020-10-27T18:32:17Z")
Hi I have a student who have issues starting Sonic Pi. Any suggestions on what we can try? Sonic Pi Boot Error Report System Information Sonic Pi version: 3.2.2 OS: Windows 10 Version 2004 GUI Log C:\\Users\\51esigjoh\\… --- ## [Live Performance Tips](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/live-performance-tips/4501)
**Author:** [@GranddadGotMojo](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/GranddadGotMojo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 5:58pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/live-performance-tips/4501 "2020-10-14T17:58:05Z")
I have done a live performance which was basically a talk about Sonic Pi and a quick demonstration of starting a beat and building into a mix. I do a lot of live DJ mixing using traditional Live DJ software like Ableton… --- ## [Connecting an instrument into sonic pi live\_audio](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/connecting-an-instrument-into-sonic-pi-live-audio/698)
**Author:** [@finwath](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/finwath)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 4:07am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/connecting-an-instrument-into-sonic-pi-live-audio/698 "2020-10-07T04:07:56Z")
I’ve been looking around, but I haven’t come across instructions or recommendations on how to hook up an instrument to a computer and into Sonic Pi to use live\_audio. Would someone lay out what would be necessary (beyon… --- ## [Behaviour of code outside of live loops when reloaded](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/behaviour-of-code-outside-of-live-loops-when-reloaded/1617)
**Author:** [@benjamin](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/benjamin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/behaviour-of-code-outside-of-live-loops-when-reloaded/1617 "2020-08-14T21:13:41Z")
Hi folks, I’m trying to make the knobs on my midi keyboard control FXs or something else that can be changed over time (such as note releases or other things), without any delay between turning the knob (triggering the … --- ## [Controlling external software synths with MIDI](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/controlling-external-software-synths-with-midi/341)
**Author:** [@im\_alive](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/im_alive)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 4:08pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/controlling-external-software-synths-with-midi/341 "2020-07-01T16:08:44Z")
Hello! Is it possible to control external synth’s from sonic pi? I know you can send midi notes, but I am wondering if it’s possible to control a synths ADSR or any other knob/slider from Sonic Pi? I’d be trying this o… --- ## [OSC Received but no sound](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/osc-received-but-no-sound/4117)
**Author:** [@carltesta](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/carltesta)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 11:11pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/osc-received-but-no-sound/4117 "2020-06-25T23:11:42Z")
I’ve been experimenting tonight with Troop and Extramuros and Sonic-Pi-Tool in an attempt to get networked coding working. I’ve been able to get Sonic-Pi to receive the OSC messages from all three tools, but I’ve been un… [Next page](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/c/support/7.md?page=1)