Creating Music with Sonic Pi - A Ruby-based Live Coding Environment

Explore the creative intersection of coding and music production in this 33-minute conference talk from RubyConf 2024 that demonstrates how to harness Sonic Pi, a Ruby-based live coding environment, for creating dynamic musical compositions. Learn to transform a computer into various musical instruments while mastering essential skills in beat-making, song creation, and music transcription. Dive into practical applications including audio looping, computer-aided composition, and the development of digital musical instruments. Through an engaging live demonstration, discover how to craft diverse musical genres using code, perfect for both programming enthusiasts and musicians interested in innovative performance techniques. Master the fundamentals of live coding performance and understand how to leverage Ruby programming concepts for real-time music creation.