sonic-pi ☆

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Description:
Code-based music creation and performance tool

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 4.3.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @sonic_pi | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: music live-coding education synthesizer ruby audio

Install: brew install --cask sonic-pi

About:
Sonic Pi is a live coding synthesizer based on the Ruby programming language, designed for creating and performing music through code. It provides an integrated development environment that enables users to generate complex audio patterns, rhythms, and melodies in real-time. The tool serves as both an educational platform for learning programming concepts and a powerful instrument for experimental music composition.

Key Features:

Live coding environment with instant audio feedback
Built-in synthesizers and sample library
Support for MIDI and OSC external control
Cross-platform compatibility (macOS, Windows, Linux)
Educational focus with extensive tutorials

Use Cases:

Computer science education through music programming
Live coding music performances and installations
Algorithmic music composition and sound design
Experimental audio art and creative coding

Alternatives:

TidalCycles – More focused on pattern generation, uses Haskell-like syntax
FoxDot – Python-based live coding, integrates with SuperCollider
ChucK – Stronger focus on real-time audio synthesis, uses C-like syntax

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 1:04pm	4.3.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	02594138