Strudel Pattern Reference

Mini-Notation Basics

Mini-notation is the string DSL inside double quotes. One cycle = one musical loop.

Syntax	Meaning	Example
`"a b c"`	Sequence (evenly spaced in cycle)	`"c3 e3 g3"` = 3 notes per cycle
`"[a b]"`	Group (subdivide)	`"c3 [e3 g3]"` = c3 half, e3+g3 quarter each
`"a*N"`	Repeat N times	`"hh*8"` = 8 hi-hats per cycle
`"a/N"`	Slow down by N	`"bd/2"` = bass drum every 2 cycles
`"a?"`	Random removal (50%)	`"hh?"` = sometimes plays, sometimes silent
`"a b , c d"`	Stack (overlay/polyrhythm)	`"bd sd , hh*4"` = drums + hi-hat layer
`"<a b c>"`	Alternate per cycle	`"<c3 e3 g3>"` = different note each cycle
`"a!N"`	Replicate (same timing)	`"c3!3"` = c3 three times at same speed
`"~"`	Rest (silence)	`"bd ~ sd ~"` = kick, rest, snare, rest