# Creating a live performance computer using Python 3 controlling Sonic Pi via OSC

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**Created:** [March 13, 2024, 3:28am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/creating-a-live-performance-computer-using-python-3-controlling-sonic-pi-via-osc/8707 "2024-03-13T03:28:10Z")\
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**Author:** ![SantaMatt](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/in-thread.sonic-pi.net/santamatt/32/2749_2.png) [@SantaMatt](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/SantaMatt)\
**Post date:** [March 13, 2024, 3:28am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/creating-a-live-performance-computer-using-python-3-controlling-sonic-pi-via-osc/8707/1 "2024-03-13T03:28:10Z")

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I am attempting to re-task an old Acer chromebook running Linux Mint to use a custom built keyboard and Python 3 to control Sonic-Pi. It would be a chords only setup like an electronic Autoharp. I have a basic framework I’ve made in Python 3 with a Tkinter GUI to control Synthesizer, Fx, and Envelope but so far have only succeeded in playing simple notes. I need more info on the keywords and syntax supported in OSC. Several hours of googling has not revealed any advanced information or tutorials. Has anyone out there built such a device? Or know of some advanced information on the OSC protocol? Once I have it done, I would be happy to share the hardware designs and source code.

Santa Matt

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**Author:** ![SantaMatt](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/in-thread.sonic-pi.net/santamatt/32/2749_2.png) [@SantaMatt](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/u/SantaMatt)\
**Post date:** [March 14, 2024, 12:36am UTC](https://in-thread.sonic-pi.net/t/creating-a-live-performance-computer-using-python-3-controlling-sonic-pi-via-osc/8707/2 "2024-03-14T00:36:05Z")

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Well I figured it out. I used the million monkeys typing on a million typewriters method. I kept trying things till something worked. Anyway, the software part is done. Through my Python app I can set synth, fx, pitch, attack, duration and decay. I can set specific keys to play specific chords. Now for the controller hardware. I’ll probably go with something that resembles a concertina without bellows.

Santa Matt