# Uncategorized **URL:** https://uzu.lurk.org/c/uncategorized/1.md [Latest](https://uzu.lurk.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://uzu.lurk.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://uzu.lurk.org/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to Uzu! 👋](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/welcome-to-uzu/7)
**Author:** [@system](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 March 2020 15:58 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/welcome-to-uzu/7 "2020-03-27T15:58:54Z")
We are so glad you joined us. Uzu Uzu - live coding pattern club Here are some things you can do to get started: :speaking\_head: Introduce yourself by adding your picture and information about yourself and your inte… --- ## [Favourite 'patterny' music not with Tidal or Strudel?](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/favourite-patterny-music-not-with-tidal-or-strudel/3569)
**Author:** [@yaxu](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/yaxu)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [24 October 2026 00:25 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/favourite-patterny-music-not-with-tidal-or-strudel/3569 "2026-10-24T00:25:52Z")
I've been really enjoying this amazing band: I find them really inspiring and can imagine having ideas for new functions while listening to it. Any recommendations for similarly patterny stuf… --- ## [Beginner but well versed in Max/MSP - which Uzu to choose?](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/beginner-but-well-versed-in-max-msp-which-uzu-to-choose/6116)
**Author:** [@torto](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/torto)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [18 April 2026 19:44 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/beginner-but-well-versed-in-max-msp-which-uzu-to-choose/6116 "2026-04-18T19:44:39Z")
Hi there, I use Max/MSP for algorithmic music a lot, and I’ve always wanted to go a bit deeper into live coding. I know most of the concepts of Tidal but never really embraced it. I use almost only VSTs or external instr… --- ## [Uzu History](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/uzu-history/6097)
**Author:** [@tiemposdelruido](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/tiemposdelruido)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [21 February 2026 14:23 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/uzu-history/6097 "2026-02-21T14:23:11Z")
Hello! I’m researching live coding history, communities, and social/political contexts. Could anyone point me to documentation about the origins and early development of the Uzu languages (who started them, when/where, a… --- ## [Hatr\_v0.1: A Human Acustic Time Resolution Test in Tidal](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/hatr-v0-1-a-human-acustic-time-resolution-test-in-tidal/6056)
**Author:** [@tcmotion](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/tcmotion)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 January 2026 11:47 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/hatr-v0-1-a-human-acustic-time-resolution-test-in-tidal/6056 "2026-01-02T11:47:55Z")
Hey hey, I watched the 39C3 Talk about PTP protocol for time sync, which you can find here if you\`re interested Excuse me, what precise time is It? - media.ccc.de , and since than had a tiny idea: Someone in the audien… --- ## [Does strudel support multi channels output on Linux?](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/does-strudel-support-multi-channels-output-on-linux/5541)
**Author:** [@tristanC](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/tristanC)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [8 October 2025 20:32 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/does-strudel-support-multi-channels-output-on-linux/5541 "2025-10-08T20:32:20Z")
Hello folks, I am trying to play multiple patterns independently with the channels function, e.g. using "3:4" and "5:6" to separate the audio, but I can't get it to work on Linux. I tried creating a fake sink with pact… --- ## [From scratch live coding](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/from-scratch-live-coding/5936)
**Author:** [@abalone1969](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/abalone1969)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 September 2025 22:49 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/from-scratch-live-coding/5936 "2025-09-18T22:49:00Z")
from scratch live coding in orca-c from scratch live coding in tidal cycles --- ## [Multiple instances of degradeBy](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/multiple-instances-of-degradeby/3659)
**Author:** [@damu](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/damu)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [19 August 2025 10:53 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/multiple-instances-of-degradeby/3659 "2025-08-19T10:53:58Z")
I've noticed that when trying to use degradeBy to randomly remove notes from a pattern, across multiple tracks, it removes the same random notes from each pattern. I have a feeling this might be due to Tidalcycle's singl… --- ## [Livecoding & Bandoneon Improvisation](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/livecoding-bandoneon-improvisation/5828)
**Author:** [@geikha](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/geikha)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 August 2025 04:52 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/livecoding-bandoneon-improvisation/5828 "2025-08-14T04:52:07Z")
I recently did a performance alongside Leandro Ragusa. He played the bandoneon with various effects controlled with a tablet, while I livecoded using my TidalCycles setup. --- ## [Cute::wire - Aire (breakdown)](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/cute-wire-aire-breakdown/5799)
**Author:** [@alvaro.makes.music](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/alvaro.makes.music)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 July 2025 06:24 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/cute-wire-aire-breakdown/5799 "2025-07-26T06:24:26Z")
First show last night as cute::wire! Here's the nasty breakdown from my new single, "Aire". (Edit: more context below). This was an exploration of Tidal's rhythmic capabilities. Tidal excels at subdividing cycles of con… --- ## [Renoise DAW integrates lua engine w/ Tidal notation](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/renoise-daw-integrates-lua-engine-w-tidal-notation/5772)
**Author:** [@crcdng](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/crcdng)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [26 July 2025 18:39 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/renoise-daw-integrates-lua-engine-w-tidal-notation/5772 "2025-07-26T18:39:49Z")
"Renoise is back with features like a phrase scripting engine powered by the new open-source pattrns (with Tidal notation support)" via https://cdm.link/renoise-3-5-phrase-scripting/ https://github.com/renoise/pattrns --- ## [Can't find "TidalCycles: Boot Tidal" in VS code](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/cant-find-tidalcycles-boot-tidal-in-vs-code/5737)
**Author:** [@zahrel](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/zahrel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [18 June 2025 20:27 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/cant-find-tidalcycles-boot-tidal-in-vs-code/5737 "2025-06-18T20:27:16Z")
Hello everyone I followed chatGPT instruction to do all installations of superCollider and Tidal and GHI ect.. to be able to play music with code on VS code. And on the last step we're blocking just trying to find "Tidal… --- ## [Why I am getting this error pls help ](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/why-i-am-getting-this-error-pls-help/5633)
**Author:** [@sehor](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/sehor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 April 2025 15:33 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/why-i-am-getting-this-error-pls-help/5633 "2025-04-01T15:33:43Z")
Hello I recently posted a query on this forum, But now it is showing this error- “ Our automated spam filter, Akismet, has temporarily hidden your post Trouble Installing SuperDirt on Windows for review.” Could … --- ## [How to play a stereo sound file on one channel with a multichannel system?](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/how-to-play-a-stereo-sound-file-on-one-channel-with-a-multichannel-system/5606)
**Author:** [@Xon](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/Xon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [20 March 2025 01:00 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/how-to-play-a-stereo-sound-file-on-one-channel-with-a-multichannel-system/5606 "2025-03-20T01:00:59Z")
Hello, I asked this question on Discord, but trying also here in case maybe someone knows how to do this. With a stereo sound file, how to get only one channel played in Tidal with a multichannel system, e.g. 4 outputs… --- ## [Open Call](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/open-call/5591)
**Author:** [@ganz](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/ganz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [12 March 2025 08:26 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/open-call/5591 "2025-03-12T08:26:10Z")
Dear Tidal Cycles artists and other livecoders, Toplap Düsseldorf invites you to become part of the Coding Islands community event. WHAT IS IT ABOUT From 15.03. - 25.05.2025, the Kunsthalle Düsseldorf is showing the g… --- ## [Looking to connect with Paris livecoding scene and/or IRCAM](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/looking-to-connect-with-paris-livecoding-scene-and-or-ircam/5485)
**Author:** [@meneer](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/meneer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [25 October 2024 22:24 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/looking-to-connect-with-paris-livecoding-scene-and-or-ircam/5485 "2024-10-25T22:24:10Z")
I've been invited to apply for an artist residency in Paris for my film work and (if successful) want to use it as an opportunity to meet livecoders. Anyone on here Paris based? Or would anyone have connections at IRCAM?… --- ## [Online Jam session for fun and learning!](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/online-jam-session-for-fun-and-learning/5452)
**Author:** [@tom\_gop](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/tom_gop)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2024 00:20 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/online-jam-session-for-fun-and-learning/5452 "2024-10-04T00:20:35Z")
Hi everyone! I looked into the Tidal Live community based in Hamburg, Germany, but I had difficulty finding them. I'm learning Tidal and can play a lot of things through it. As a musician, I believe we grow together whe… --- ## [Can someone help me with the initial TC/Strudel set up?](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/can-someone-help-me-with-the-initial-tc-strudel-set-up/5411)
**Author:** [@DrO3k](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/DrO3k)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 August 2024 17:48 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/can-someone-help-me-with-the-initial-tc-strudel-set-up/5411 "2024-08-28T17:48:54Z")
I have no idea how to get started with installation or MIDI setup. I'm not being lazy, my AuDHD brain really struggles to follow guides and I need someone to walk me through the set up process. I have a Mac, Digitakt 2… --- ## [Excited to Join the TidalCycles Community!](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/excited-to-join-the-tidalcycles-community/5406)
**Author:** [@mitchelmejohns](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/mitchelmejohns)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2024 09:37 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/excited-to-join-the-tidalcycles-community/5406 "2024-08-26T09:37:16Z")
Hi everyone, I am new here and just wanted to say hello!! I’ve recently started exploring TidalCycles and am really excited about diving deeper into it. The idea of creating music through code is fascinating,,, and I ca… --- ## [Tidal struct to MIDI CCV (in Hydra)](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/tidal-struct-to-midi-ccv-in-hydra/5401)
**Author:** [@alvaro.makes.music](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/alvaro.makes.music)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2024 17:40 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/tidal-struct-to-midi-ccv-in-hydra/5401 "2024-08-24T17:40:36Z")
Hi, I've got a pattern to struct the rhythm of an instrument (see below) do let p1 = "1\*\<2 4 6\> \[1 0\] \[1!\<1\> 0\]" d1 $ str p1 $ n "bf1" #s "midi" #midichan 0 d16 $ struct p1 $ ccv 127 #ccn 5 #s "midi" I'm t… --- ## [Help Needed - Error with GHC and SuperCollider (Windows)](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/help-needed-error-with-ghc-and-supercollider-windows/5121)
**Author:** [@andrehencleeday](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/andrehencleeday)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [19 March 2024 22:01 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/help-needed-error-with-ghc-and-supercollider-windows/5121 "2024-03-19T22:01:15Z")
Hi everyone, I'm new to programming and have been struggling with installing GHC (version 9.8.1) and SuperCollider for the past two days. Every time I try to run my code, I encounter the following errors: When running… --- ## [Tidal on a church organ](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/tidal-on-a-church-organ/5068)
**Author:** [@crcdng](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/crcdng)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2024 22:53 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/tidal-on-a-church-organ/5068 "2024-01-24T22:53:40Z")
found here: Álvaro Cáceres on Instagram: "Live coding a church organ at @thismuseumisnotobsolete (UK) with @lookmumnocomputer !! Check out the video, link in my bio. 📸 @johnnygoddard (@robscallon shall we do pt ii in the… --- ## [Genuary 2024](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/genuary-2024/5022)
**Author:** [@mnvr](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/mnvr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 January 2024 10:03 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/genuary-2024/5022 "2024-01-01T10:03:55Z")
I was curious, are other folks here also doing Genuary 2024? I imagined there would've a significant intersection! but I didn't see a thread about it. I'll kickstart things off - here's my generative artwork for day 1: … --- ## [TidalCycles community report for ICLC 2023](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/tidalcycles-community-report-for-iclc-2023/4391)
**Author:** [@yaxu](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/yaxu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [13 December 2022 10:27 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/tidalcycles-community-report-for-iclc-2023/4391 "2022-12-13T10:27:40Z")
ICLC 2023 has a nice new 'community report' section. How about we do one for TidalCycles? It could cover: useful utilities / interfaces add-ons, e.g. visualisers spin-off and other related projects local community / wo… --- ## [Chimps show off their 'signature' drum beats](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/chimps-show-off-their-signature-drum-beats/4269)
**Author:** [@specht](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/specht)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 September 2022 15:12 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/chimps-show-off-their-signature-drum-beats/4269 "2022-09-07T15:12:45Z")
--- ## [Hello](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/hello/4103)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Carlin](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/Kyle_Carlin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [11 June 2022 20:36 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/hello/4103 "2022-06-11T20:36:19Z")
So I am trying to get started in Atom yet I do the process correctly and I still get this error message. t\> IO error: "BootTidal.h" does not exist Where is BootTidal.h? --- ## [Windows Install](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/windows-install/4063)
**Author:** [@kelleytheisen93](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/kelleytheisen93)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [27 May 2022 18:03 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/windows-install/4063 "2022-05-27T18:03:11Z")
I've been trying to install tidal off and on for months, giving up each time. I don't think the docs on the main tidal site are correct. Tested on multiple systems. The choco package is not working (failing to build fo… --- ## [Dynamic manipulation of pattern length (and start/end points)](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/dynamic-manipulation-of-pattern-length-and-start-end-points/4040)
**Author:** [@oli](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/oli)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [23 May 2022 20:55 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/dynamic-manipulation-of-pattern-length-and-start-end-points/4040 "2022-05-23T20:55:45Z")
I feel like I'm missing something really obvious in the documentation, but here goes — I'm interested in exploring the live manipulation of pattern length, pattern start/end points, and step durations within a pattern..… --- ## [CPU Performance](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/cpu-performance/4008)
**Author:** [@ganz](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/ganz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [26 April 2022 06:08 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/cpu-performance/4008 "2022-04-26T06:08:41Z")
Hello everyone, in the last few weeks I had more and more cpu performance issues running TC on an 2020 MacbookPro with 16GB RAM. And I didn\`t load the laptop with more complex functions than before. What can I do to imp… --- ## [Tidal and SC together plus another question](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/tidal-and-sc-together-plus-another-question/4021)
**Author:** [@kelleytheisen93](https://uzu.lurk.org/u/kelleytheisen93)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [24 April 2022 13:57 UTC](https://uzu.lurk.org/t/tidal-and-sc-together-plus-another-question/4021 "2022-04-24T13:57:21Z")
Is there a formal way, or just an obvious way to use the two in tandem? For example, Id like to be able to have a tempoclock synced pdef or ndef playing, and start using tidalcycles on the same clock. Better yet id love … [Next page](https://uzu.lurk.org/c/uncategorized/1.md?page=1)