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**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… --- ## [Read First - Welcome To The Sonic Pi Community](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/read-first-welcome-to-the-sonic-pi-community/8)
**Author:** [@samaaron](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/samaaron)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/read-first-welcome-to-the-sonic-pi-community/8 "2026-04-03T20:56:24Z")
Hello there, Welcome to in\_thread, the Sonic Pi community. Here you’ll find lots of lovely folks sharing ideas, thoughts and good will. :information\_source: In this guide: Say hello; Find help; Format text & code, and … --- ## [\[P\] 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 … --- ## [Sonic Pi now runs in the web](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-now-runs-in-the-web/10058)
**Author:** [@samaaron](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/samaaron)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 2:01pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-now-runs-in-the-web/10058 "2026-09-24T14:01:15Z")
Hey everyone, Sonic Pi now runs in your browser. It’s now live on https://sonic-pi.net Let me know your thoughts! --- ## [All help files except 'Examples' are blank/absent \[SOLVED\]](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/all-help-files-except-examples-are-blank-absent-solved/10057)
**Author:** [@brendanmac](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/brendanmac)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 10:26am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/all-help-files-except-examples-are-blank-absent-solved/10057 "2026-09-24T10:26:25Z")
Hi title says it all - the documentation for Lang, Synths, Samples etc is missing, just blank pages - have checked preferences, nothing there. Sonic Pi version 5.0.0., Linux Ubuntu (Zorin 18). I don’t suspect a bug, hen… --- ## [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… --- ## ['Best' SPi version for Linux?](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/best-spi-version-for-linux/10055)
**Author:** [@brendanmac](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/brendanmac)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/best-spi-version-for-linux/10055 "2026-09-19T18:45:26Z")
Hi chums, having recently abandoned Windows and installed Zorin 18, I have used its ‘Software Centre’ to install Sonic Pi, but only version 3.2.2. Audio and GUI is fine, running nicely, but is it possible/easy to instal… --- ## [OSC and Teachable Machine](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/osc-and-teachable-machine/10047)
**Author:** [@Roberto](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/Roberto)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 6:25am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/osc-and-teachable-machine/10047 "2026-09-19T06:25:17Z")
Dear all I’m looking for some advice on an educational activity. I recently trained an AI model using Teachable Machine. The model recognises images captured in real time by the computer’s webcam. I then exported the m… --- ## [Live Loop Session](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/live-loop-session/10054)
**Author:** [@Mattia](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/Mattia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/live-loop-session/10054 "2026-09-18T21:30:36Z")
\#Live Loop Session #17/09/2026 #MAT use\_bpm 92 live\_loop :cassa do with\_fx :echo, phase: 0.75, decay: 8,amp: 0.3 do sample :bd\_boom, amp: 2.5 sample :bd\_haus, amp: 2.5 sleep 1.5 sample :bd\_boom, amp: … --- ## [Sonic Pi 5 and multi-channel audio interfaces](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-5-and-multi-channel-audio-interfaces/10053)
**Author:** [@boreal-ground](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/boreal-ground)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-5-and-multi-channel-audio-interfaces/10053 "2026-09-12T18:51:54Z")
Hi all, I’m wondering if anyone else has seen this issue, or knows more background that might explain what’s going on. I’ve just tried connecting Sonic Pi 5 to my Tascam model 12, using it as a 12 in / 10 out audio int… --- ## [OSC, dance, microplastics and... help?](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/osc-dance-microplastics-and-help/9651)
**Author:** [@ChrisLTIR](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/ChrisLTIR)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 1:04pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/osc-dance-microplastics-and-help/9651 "2026-09-02T13:04:43Z")
Hi everyone ! I’m currently working on a dance project on the subject of microplastic pollution. I will use Touch OSC on stage to control my sounds, and I borrowed some code here from chris.krakou for my “control” scri… --- ## [Suggestion - new code example at Sonic Tau documentation for bools function](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/suggestion-new-code-example-at-sonic-tau-documentation-for-bools-function/10032)
**Author:** [@cazarim](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/cazarim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/suggestion-new-code-example-at-sonic-tau-documentation-for-bools-function/10032 "2026-08-23T16:10:53Z")
I keep checking how Pi and Tau have small syntax differences and always go back to their documentations. When I was reading Tau’s Generator topic, there is an example which does not work properly: sample :bd\_haus, on: b… --- ## [Sonic Pi in the browser](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-in-the-browser/9910)
**Author:** [@keys](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/keys)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-in-the-browser/9910 "2026-08-22T16:09:22Z")
I checked out the Supersonic demo and it looks amazing! What I’m really looking for, though, is a place where students can compose music using commands—something like Sonic Pi. Unfortunately, we have restrictions on in… --- ## [Help with melodic basslines?](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/help-with-melodic-basslines/10009)
**Author:** [@RedMissile](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/RedMissile)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/help-with-melodic-basslines/10009 "2026-08-20T19:10:11Z")
Hi! I’m new to this, I’m starting to program music with Sonic Pi, and I’m having a lot of fun! I have a few questions, if anyone here knows the software, I need some help with something. I’m trying to create a bassline … --- ## [Doodling lissajous](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/doodling-lissajous/10037)
**Author:** [@robin.newman](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/robin.newman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 11:11am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/doodling-lissajous/10037 "2026-08-18T11:11:51Z")
Using the new feature for generating lissajous figures in SP5 here is a doodle pattern. You can have fun by altering timings, frequencies. phase offsets, even sliding them. #lissajous doodles on Sonic-Pi 5 by Robin Nwm… --- ## [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 RC1 is now available to download](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-v5-rc1-is-now-available-to-download/10023)
**Author:** [@samaaron](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/samaaron)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 11:33pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-v5-rc1-is-now-available-to-download/10023 "2026-08-05T23:33:38Z")
Hi there everyone, Sonic Pi v5 Release Candidate 1 is now freely available to download. I think it’s the most significant release yet. Have a play and let me know what you think! --- ## [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 … --- ## [Boot Issue in Mac OS](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/boot-issue-in-mac-os/9853)
**Author:** [@delmanks](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/delmanks)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 9:27am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/boot-issue-in-mac-os/9853 "2026-08-02T09:27:12Z")
Just installed Sonic Pi - it will not open even after restarting my computer (no other programs open). Running on a Mac Intel Sequoia OS here’s the error message: Apologies, unable to start… Sorry, Sonic Pi is having … --- ## [Release of Sonic Pi CR 5](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/release-of-sonic-pi-cr-5/10029)
**Author:** [@In\_SPi\_AR](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/In_SPi_AR)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 2:47am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/release-of-sonic-pi-cr-5/10029 "2026-08-02T02:47:28Z")
All I can say is wow. Looks like Sonic Pi has definitely landed. I especially love the interface and user interaction. I use Sonic for personal and teaching purposes. The innovations are perfect for teaching especially w… --- ## [Lissotriton vulgaris inspired by A NEW way to Synth Sequence (like a composer)](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/lissotriton-vulgaris-inspired-by-a-new-way-to-synth-sequence-like-a-composer/9968)
**Author:** [@Relaxnow](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/Relaxnow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 6:58pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/lissotriton-vulgaris-inspired-by-a-new-way-to-synth-sequence-like-a-composer/9968 "2026-07-29T18:58:57Z")
\# 260406 1622 Lissotriton vulgaris inspired by A NEW way to Synth Sequence (like a composer) YT # 260406 1622 Saved # Performance https://youtu.be/DYx7sd4VDrY # https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/lissotriton-… --- ## [The first music i made by sonic pi](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/the-first-music-i-made-by-sonic-pi/9572)
**Author:** [@Tianjh](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/Tianjh)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/the-first-music-i-made-by-sonic-pi/9572 "2026-07-27T21:13:59Z")
this is my program.it is a very simple loop: use\_bpm 120 use\_synth :saw live\_loop :metronome do cue :tick sleep 1 end live\_loop :sawchord do play chord(:c4,:m7),amp: 0.5 sleep 1.5 play chord(:c4,:m7),amp: 0.… --- ## [Knit function not working on Sonic Tau](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/knit-function-not-working-on-sonic-tau/10026)
**Author:** [@cazarim](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/cazarim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 2:11pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/knit-function-not-working-on-sonic-tau/10026 "2026-07-25T14:11:53Z")
I tested the code below (which is presented in the documentation), but it does not run on the editor: live\_loop :rhythm do sample knit(:bd\_haus, 3, :sn\_dolf, 1).tick sleep 0.25 end There’s an error message: unknown… --- ## [My First Track: Structured Techno layout with an automatic Fade Out, strict RegEx filtering, and a rhythmic anchor](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/my-first-track-structured-techno-layout-with-an-automatic-fade-out-strict-regex-filtering-and-a-rhythmic-anchor/10025)
**Author:** [@technoabu](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/technoabu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/my-first-track-structured-techno-layout-with-an-automatic-fade-out-strict-regex-filtering-and-a-rhythmic-anchor/10025 "2026-07-24T14:00:23Z")
Hi everyone! I’ve been tinkering with Sonic Pi for a few days now, and I’m absolutely hooked. Recently, I accidentally left my headphones unplugged while testing some ideas. Someone nearby overheard the music and said: … --- ## [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… --- ## [Piano synth broken in v5 beta](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/piano-synth-broken-in-v5-beta/10014)
**Author:** [@garen](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/garen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/piano-synth-broken-in-v5-beta/10014 "2026-07-17T20:39:54Z")
Looks like piano synth is not working (does not make any sound) in v.5 beta releases. This code works in v4.6.0 but not in v5.0.0-beta4: use\_synth :piano c\_major\_scale = \[:c4, :d4, :e4, :f4, :g4, :a4, :b4, :c5, :b4, :a… --- ## [Configuring audio outputs on Linux Bazzite](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/configuring-audio-outputs-on-linux-bazzite/10015)
**Author:** [@studydog](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/studydog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/configuring-audio-outputs-on-linux-bazzite/10015 "2026-07-17T20:39:25Z")
Hello! I remember reading before that there are no settings to permanently change the audio output of Sonic Pi v4.6 to a different device. It seems to be stuck using the headphones, even if I now switched my main comput… --- ## [Tau Suggestions](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/tau-suggestions/9958)
**Author:** [@hitsware](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/hitsware)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/tau-suggestions/9958 "2026-07-01T13:52:22Z")
have it so while reading Lang info if you click the Lang button at the top , the page scrolls all the way back up to the top ( list ) --- ## [Sonic Pi in a web browser](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-in-a-web-browser/1563)
**Author:** [@daveyman123](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/daveyman123)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/sonic-pi-in-a-web-browser/1563 "2026-06-24T19:07:05Z")
hello, I am approaching sonic pi from a programming background and a basic love for raspberry pi. I have been searching relentlessly the past few days. I am trying to find a solution that would allow people to collabora… --- ## [Longboard dropcat ride and Sonic Pi music YT](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/longboard-dropcat-ride-and-sonic-pi-music-yt/10001)
**Author:** [@Relaxnow](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/Relaxnow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 12:42am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/longboard-dropcat-ride-and-sonic-pi-music-yt/10001 "2026-06-09T00:42:07Z")
Longboard dropcat ride and Sonic Pi music # 260506 longboard-dropcat-ride-and-sonic-pi-music-yt # Saved 260605 # https://youtu.be/Qrf93wIa6\_o # https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/longboard-dropcat-ride-an… [Next page](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/latest.md?page=1)