How to code like a DJ with Sonic Pi: introduction & live demo

Cambridge Computer Science Department

A demonstration of Sonic Pi, ‘a new kind of instrument for a new generation of musicians’ - a tool for creating music with computer code.

Computer Laboratory, University of Cambridge

This activity is part of the Family Open Day in the Department of Computer Science and Technology, running as part of the Cambridge Festival. Sonic Pi is ‘a new kind of instrument for a new generation of musicians’. A free beginner-friendly tool for creating music with computer code, anyone and everyone can use Sonic Pi.Sonic Pi is used by musicians in venues all over the world from Berlin nightclubs to the Royal Albert Hall. It has even featured in 'Rolling Stone' magazine! Not just a powerful tool for professional musicians, Sonic Pi is also simple enough to teach computer science whilst having fun making music.Join us for this interactive session with Sam Aaron, the creator of Sonic Pi and a former member of Cambridge University's Department of Computer Science and Technology. Sam will talk us through using Sonic Pi, taking questions along the way. Using lots of easy-to-understand live coded examples, Sam will show how the software can be used to code music in a wide variety of styles whilst playfully introducing some core computer science concepts.This event can be attended on its own. Or for those who would like to try using Sonic Pi themselves, it will be followed by a hands-on Sonic Pi workshop (separate booking essential) in the afternoon. These are just two of the fun events for all ages that will be taking place in the Department of Computer Science and Technology that day. To see what else is happening on the day, please see: <a href="https://shorturl.at/Jeu63?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdnFSNHNESkxuSTRJM0hNaXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4D9eXKkkkazoIZh0kovnSES3GfHcslFwEjw_42s3So60lqgo4T-YLz5t5hVw_aem_SRUgxpBBUBHYoWAFj-uKLw" title="https://shorturl.at/Jeu63?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExdnFSNHNESkxuSTRJM0hNaXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4D9eXKkkkazoIZh0kovnSES3GfHcslFwEjw_42s3So60lqgo4T-YLz5t5hVw_aem_SRUgxpBBUBHYoWAFj-uKLw" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://shorturl.at/Jeu63</a>AccessThe Department of Computer Science and Technology is in the Willam Gates Building 15 JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0FD. There is step-free access into the building and the lecture theatre where this session will take place.Directions and parkingThe Department is accessible via public transport. There is a 'U' bus stop on JJ Thomson Avenue just in front of the building. Or you can walk (10-15 minutes) from the Madingley Road Park &amp; Ride.

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