is an experimental imperative music sequence generator engine that lets you create musical patterns programmatically using Lua scripts for algorithmic or live music coding.
This guide focuses on the Lua scripting API. For Rust development, see the pattrns crate docs.
Key Features
- Programmatic
- Build musical patterns using dynamic scripts or precompiled code.
Modular - Combine and reuse patterns components dynamically.
Generative - Make evolving compositions that change over time.
Dynamic - Modify patterns live, during playback.
External Control - Connect with MIDI/OSC controllers for hands-on parameter tweaking.
Templates - Create user configurable pattern templates.
Cycles Mini-Notation - Use familiar Tidal Cycles mini-notation for rapid pattern creation.
Applications
- Online Playground
- Experiment with pattrns scripts directly in your browser.
Renoise - Use patterns in its instrument phrase editor.
Rust Examples - Write or test scripts in Rust or Lua with a basic sample player.