Learn SONIC-PI-LIVE with Real Code Examples

Low latency is critical for live performance

Multiple threads may strain CPU on complex compositions

Real-time code changes are seamless but can cause glitches if CPU-bound

Use buffers or preloaded samples for efficiency

Audio quality depends on system and sound card

Sonic Pi code runs locally; safe from network attacks

External MIDI or samples are trusted sources

Code execution isolated to the Sonic Pi environment

No elevated permissions required

Safe for classroom and workshop environments

Visual output of live loops

Audio monitoring for glitches

Track loop iteration counts

Debug timing and concurrency issues

No built-in performance analytics beyond CPU usage

Organize code with functions and live loops

Comment musical sections for clarity

Use meaningful variable names for samples and loops

Test code incrementally

Keep tempo and timing consistent