What's available for livecoding music?

Question

I recently found out about livecoding where someone will program something on the fly to make music. Apparently there are special languages and libraries for this sort of thing. So I'd like to know if anyone has any experience with it and if they have any languages, libraries or tools to suggest.

Answer 1

Yes, Ableton is one software package, but it is used best when combined with another software package designed for actual coding, including live coding. That software is called Max/Msp, and is made by a company called Cycling74. I have many years of experience coding with Max/Msp, and could certainly get you going with it. Similarly, you can use the program QLab, which has both a scripting feature, and a less complex programming interface to enable you to assemble musical/sound cues on the fly. The latter, QLab is commonly used in theatrical sound/music/video/lighting situations.

HowardF

Answer 2

Hello, I can teach you how to do this using ableton live :) feel free to message me