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Is writing synth music in python more enjoyable or practical than a visual virtual synth like VCV Rack? Granted I don't like python, but for me writing music in pure code looks tedious.


I find most audio DSLs to be more enjoyable and practical than visual virtual synths and I am a poor excuse for a programmer who is far more comfortable with a real synth. I hate tweaking all those virtual knobs/sliders even on a touch screen and setting up a midi controller to get around that can be tedious especially when the synth in question has 300 more parameters than your controller and virtual patch cables. Audio DSLs work to a computer's strengths and take automation of parameters to a whole new level.


for loops lend themselves quite well to certain kinds of music

http://gibber.cc is a different music programming project




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