I put together a basic Ruby live coding environment, but after using
it for a bit I switched to Impromptu. The problem was that timing was
often audibly erratic. A different strategy might avoid this, but in
the meantime I've really grown to like Impromptu.
Toph
On 2/12/07, Eric Hedekar <afterthebeep_at_gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Pete,
>
> You know I was kinda looking for a similar "these are the (dis)advatages of
> each language" reply from someone with experience. I'm interested in things
> like full blown Ruby or Python, but I'm worried that they might be too
> daunting of a language. Are languages like ChucK or supercollider that
> focus on audio limited in any regard? I realize that these answers will
> depend greatly on people's opinions and preferences but I'd still like to
> hear what "the pros" on the list have to say about the subject.
>
> -Eric
>
>
> On 2/12/07, Peter Worth <peterworth2_at_googlemail.com> wrote:
> > I'm in a similar position - i've been using pd for the last year or
> > so, but want to get stuck into either impromptu or supercollider as
> > soon as possible. i can't decide which though... i don't suppose
> > someone could neatly sum up the advantages/disadvantages of each? i've
> > done some scheme a while ago, but i think it would take a fair bit of
> > work to start thinking functionally rather than procedurally, so would
> > supercollider be a safer bet? i suppose i should just play around with
> > both and see which i get on best with.
> >
> > i've answered my own question. i'll be quiet now.
> >
> > pete.
> >
> > On 12/02/07, Eric Hedekar < afterthebeep_at_gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Hi list,
> > >
> > > I'm new to this list and new to live coding. I'm just curious what
> you
> > > experts would say is the best place for a newcomer like me to begin live
> > > coding? I'm reading up on ChucK and I have worked with CSound, Max/MSP,
> and
> > > PD before. I'm not a programmer (yet) but I do understand a little
> about
> > > how to program. My goal is to do live audio coding. I'm running a
> Linux
> > > (Ubuntu) OS and have lots of time to learn. Should I spend more time
> > > reading up on programming or on practicing/experimenting?
> Basically I'm
> > > looking for any pointers or good howtos out there thanks.
> > >
> > > -Eric Hedekar
> > >
> >
>
>
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