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@ -218,7 +218,7 @@ The following functions will return a pattern. We will see later what that means
To create a pattern from a value, you can wrap the value in pure:
<MiniRepl tune={`pure(e4)`} />
<MiniRepl tune={`pure('e4')`} />
Most of the time, you won't need that function as input values of pattern creating functions are purified by default.
@ -349,24 +349,108 @@ Note that late is called directly. This is a shortcut for:
Adds the given number to each item in the pattern:
<MiniRepl tune={`stack(0, 2, 4).add(slowcat(0, -2, -4, -5)).scale('C minor')`} />
<MiniRepl tune={`"0 2 4".add("<0 3 4 0>").scale('C major')`} />
### Functions not documented yet
Here, the triad `0, 2, 4` is shifted by different amounts. Without add, the equivalent would be:
- add
- sub
- sub
- mul
- div
- union
- every
- when
- off
- jux
- append
- superimpose
- internal Pattern functions?
- struct
<MiniRepl tune={`"<[0 2 4] [3 5 7] [4 6 8] [0 2 4]>".scale('C major')`} />
You can also use add with notes:
<MiniRepl tune={`"c3 e3 g3".add("<0 5 7 0>")`} />
Behind the scenes, the notes are converted to midi numbers as soon before add is applied, which is equivalent to:
<MiniRepl tune={`"48 52 55".add("<0 5 7 0>")`} />
### sub(n)
Like add, but the given numbers are subtracted:
<MiniRepl tune={`"0 2 4".sub("<0 1 2 3>").scale('C4 minor')`} />
See add for more information.
### mul(n)
Multiplies each number by the given factor:
<MiniRepl tune={`"0,1,2".mul("<2 3 4 3>").scale('C4 minor')`} />
... is equivalent to:
<MiniRepl tune={`"<[0,2,4] [0,3,6] [0,4,8] [0,3,6]>".scale('C4 minor')`} />
This function is really useful in combination with signals:
<MiniRepl tune={`sine.struct("x*16").mul(7).round().scale('C major')`} />
Here, we sample a sine wave 16 times, and multiply each sample by 7. This way, we let values oscillate between 0 and 7.
### div(n)
Like mul, but dividing by the given number.
### round()
Rounds all values to the nearest integer:
<MiniRepl tune={`"0.5 1.5 2.5".round().scale('C major')`} />
### struct(binary_pat)
Applies the given structure to the pattern:
<MiniRepl tune={`"c3,eb3,g3".struct("x ~ x ~ ~ x ~ x ~ ~ ~ x ~ x ~ ~").slow(4)`} />
This is also useful to sample signals:
<MiniRepl
tune={`sine.struct("x ~ x ~ ~ x ~ x ~ ~ ~ x ~ x ~ ~").mul(7).round()
.scale('C minor').slow(4)`}
/>
### when(binary_pat, func)
Applies the given function whenever the given pattern is in a true state.
<MiniRepl tune={`"c3 eb3 g3".when("<0 1>/2", sub(5))`} />
### superimpose(...func)
Superimposes the result of the given function(s) on top of the original pattern:
<MiniRepl tune={`"<c3 eb3 g3>".scale('C minor').superimpose(scaleTranspose("2,4"))`} />
### layer(...func)
Layers the result of the given function(s) on top of each other. Like superimpose, but the original pattern is not part of the result.
<MiniRepl tune={`"<c3 eb3 g3>".scale('C minor').layer(scaleTranspose("0,2,4"))`} />
### apply(func)
Like layer, but with a single function:
<MiniRepl tune={`"<c3 eb3 g3>".scale('C minor').apply(scaleTranspose("0,2,4"))`} />
### off(time, func)
Applies the given function by the given time offset:
<MiniRepl tune={`"c3 eb3 g3".off(1/8, add(7))`} />
### append(pat)
Appends the given pattern after the current pattern:
<MiniRepl tune={`"c4,eb4,g4".append("c4,f4,ab4")`} />
### stack(pat)
Stacks the given pattern to the current pattern:
<MiniRepl tune={`"c4,eb4,g4".stack("bb4,d5")`} />
## Tone API
@ -407,10 +491,51 @@ const monosynth = (options) => new MonoSynth(options);
const noise = (options) => new NoiseSynth(options);
const pluck = (options) => new PluckSynth(options);
const polysynth = (options) => new PolySynth(options);
const sampler = (options) => new Sampler(options);
const synth = (options) => new Synth(options);
const sampler = (options, baseUrl?) => new Sampler(options); // promisified, see below
const players = (options, baseUrl?) => new Sampler(options); // promisified, see below
```
### sampler
With sampler, you can create tonal instruments from samples:
<MiniRepl
tune={`sampler({
C5: 'https://freesound.org/data/previews/536/536549_11935698-lq.mp3'
}).then(kalimba =>
saw.struct("x*8").mul(16).round()
.legato(4).scale('D dorian').slow(2)
.tone(kalimba.toDestination())
)`}
/>
The sampler function promisifies [Tone.js Sampler](https://tonejs.github.io/docs/14.7.77/Sampler).
Note that this function currently only works with this promise notation, but in the future,
it will be possible to use async instruments in a synchronous fashion.
### players
With players, you can create sound banks:
<MiniRepl
tune={`players({
bd: 'samples/tidal/bd/BT0A0D0.wav',
sn: 'samples/tidal/sn/ST0T0S3.wav',
hh: 'samples/tidal/hh/000_hh3closedhh.wav'
}, 'https://loophole-letters.vercel.app/')
.then(drums=>
"bd hh sn hh".tone(drums.toDestination())
)
`}
/>
The sampler function promisifies [Tone.js Players](https://tonejs.github.io/docs/14.7.77/Players).
Note that this function currently only works with this promise notation, but in the future,
it will be possible to use async instruments in a synchronous fashion.
### out
Shortcut for Tone.Destination. Intended to be used with Tone's .chain:
@ -587,6 +712,10 @@ Together with edit, struct and voicings, this can be used to create a basic back
<!-- TODO: use range instead of octave. -->
<!-- TODO: find out why composition does not work -->
## Microtonal API
TODO
## MIDI API
Strudel also supports midi via [webmidi](https://npmjs.com/package/webmidi).