claudev2.js

// "Euphoric Trance Journey" 
// Inspired by Switch Angel's style
// 138 BPM classic trance vibes

setcps(138/60/4) // 138 BPM trance tempo

// Define trance chord progression (i-VI-III-VII in A minor)
let chords = "<Am F C G>"

stack(
  // ===== KICK DRUM =====
  // Classic 4-on-the-floor trance kick with slight variations
  s("bd:3*4")
    .gain(1.2)
    .lpf(200) // Low-pass to keep it punchy
    .room(0.05),
  
  // ===== BASS LINE =====
  // Driving trance bassline that follows the chord progression
  // Classic rolling 16th note pattern
  note("<a2 f2 c2 g2>*16")
    .s("sawtooth")
    .lpf(sine.range(400, 800).slow(4)) // Sweeping low-pass filter
    .gain(0.7)
    .cutoff(perlin.range(0.3, 0.6)) // Add movement
    .decay(0.15),
  
  // ===== ARPEGGIO LEAD =====
  // Uplifting 16th note arpeggio (trance signature sound)
  note(chords)
    .chord("m7") // Minor 7th chords for that emotional trance feel
    .arpWith("{0 2 4 2 0 4 2 4}%8")
    .struct("1*16") // 16th notes
    .add(12) // Up an octave
    .s("square")
    .lpf(sine.range(2000, 4000).slow(8)) // Classic trance filter sweep
    .lpq(10) // High resonance
    .room(0.3)
    .size(3)
    .gain(0.4)
    .delay(0.5)
    .delaytime(0.375)
    .delayfeedback(0.3),
  
  // ===== PAD =====
  // Lush atmospheric pad to fill out the sound
  note(chords)
    .chord("M9") // Major 9th for warmth
    .voicing()
    .s("sawtooth")
    .lpf(1200)
    .attack(1.5) // Slow attack for pad
    .release(2)
    .room(0.8)
    .size(4)
    .gain(0.25)
    .slow(2), // Evolves slower than other elements
  
  // ===== PLUCK MELODY =====
  // Euphoric lead melody that enters mid-section
  note("<[a4 c5 e5 a5] [f4 a4 c5 f5] [c4 e4 g4 c5] [g4 b4 d5 g5]>")
    .s("triangle")
    .lpf(3000)
    .attack(0.01)
    .decay(0.3)
    .sustain(0.1)
    .gain(0.5)
    .delay(0.5)
    .delaytime(0.25)
    .room(0.4)
    .sometimes(rev), // Occasionally reverse for variation
  
  // ===== HI-HATS =====
  // Open and closed hi-hats for groove
  s("[~ hh:0]*4") // Closed hats on offbeats
    .gain(0.5)
    .hpf(8000), // High-pass to keep them crispy
    
  s("hh:1*2") // Open hats for emphasis
    .gain(0.3)
    .every(4, fast(2)), // Variation every 4 bars
  
  // ===== CRASH CYMBAL =====
  // Crash on downbeat for energy
  s("cr:2")
    .gain(0.6)
    .room(0.6)
    .hpf(4000),
  
  // ===== SNARE/CLAP =====
  // Snare on 2 and 4 for that dance floor energy
  s("~ sd:4 ~ sd:4")
    .gain(0.9)
    .room(0.2),
    
  // ===== RIDE CYMBAL =====
  // Subtle ride pattern for movement
  s("~ ~ ~ [~ rid:0]")
    .gain(0.25)
    .hpf(6000)
    .sometimes(ply(2)), // Double-hit sometimes
    
  // ===== NOISE RISER =====
  // White noise sweep for builds (classic trance element)
  s("~").rarely(s("wind"))
    .lpf(sine.range(200, 8000).slow(4))
    .hpf(sine.range(100, 2000).slow(4))
    .gain(0.3)
    .room(0.5)
)
// Global effects for that big trance sound
.room(0.2) // Overall reverb
.delay(0.1) // Subtle delay
.shape(0.3) // Light distortion for warmth

geneni3-assisted.js

// --- SWITCH ANGEL TRANCE (FIXED) --- //

// 1. Tempo: 138 BPM
setcps(138/60/4)

// 2. The Mix
// I had to set the $stuff to make it play
$stuff: stack(
  // -- KICK --
  // Standard Trance Kick (4 on the floor)
  s("bd:8*4")
    .bank("RolandTR909") // Use the classic 909 kit
    .gain(1.2)
    .shape(0.6), // Add distortion

  // -- ROLLING BASS --
  // The "gallop" rhythm typical of Switch Angel
  note("~ g1 ~ g1 ~ g1 ~ g1")
    .s("superdough") // The best trance synth in Strudel
    .cutoff(600)     // Darker sound
    .resonance(5)
    .gain(0.9),

  // -- ACID LEAD --
  // Fast 16th notes with a moving filter
  note("g2 bb2 d3 g3 f3 eb3 d3 bb2".fast(2))
    .s("sawtooth")
    .lpf(sine.range(400, 3000).slow(8)) // Filter opens and closes slowly
    .lpq(8) // High Resonance for "squelch"
    .delay(0.5).delaytime(0.25) // Echo
    .gain(0.6),

  // -- SUPERSAW PADS --
  // Big chords in the background
  chord("<Gm Eb Bb F>")
    .s("superdough")
    .attack(0.5).release(1)
    .lpf(2000)
    .gain(0.5)
    .room(1).size(0.9) // Massive Reverb

)

grokv1.js

// Inspired by Switch Angel's livecoding trance vibes in Strudel!
// Elements: Pulsating sub bass, acid synth lines, supersaw chords, driving 4/4 drums,
// and ethereal pads for that uplifting, mind-melting trance feel.
// Key: G minor (like her "Coding Trance" nod), tempo 138 BPM.
// Structure: Intro build -> Main drop with arps -> Breakdown -> Outro fade.
// Paste this into https://strudel.cc/ and hit play! Tweak as you like.

// Set tempo to classic trance speed
setcps(138/60);

// Load Dirt samples for drums (standard pack)
samples('github:tidalcycles/dirt-samples');

// Main stack: Drums + Bass + Acid + Chords + Pads + Arp
stack(

  // Drums: Classic 4/4 kick, open hats on offbeats, claps/snare on 2&4
  s("bd*4, [~ cp]2*2, hh*16")
    .speed("[0.8 1.2]*4")  // Slight variation in kick punch
    .gain(0.8)
    .room(0.2)  // Subtle reverb for space

  ,

  // Sub bass: Deep, pulsating G minor root notes with sidechain feel
  note("g1*4")
    .s("sawtooth")
    .lpf(100)  // Low-pass filter for sub rumble
    .gain(perlin.range(0.6, 0.9))  // Breathing amplitude
    .superimpose(x => x.offset(0.25).gain(0.7))  // Layered pulse

  ,

  // Acid line: TB-303 style squelch, inspired by Switch Angel's acid envelopes
  // Fast 16th notes, modulating cutoff for that wobble
  note("g2 a2 bb2 c3 g3 f3 eb3 d3".fast(4))
    .s("tb303")  // Use built-in acid synth if available, or square
    .cutoff(sine.range(400, 4000).fast(8))  // Sweeping filter
    .resonance(0.7)
    .gain(0.6)
    .degradeBy(0.2)  // Occasional drops for glitchy fun

  ,

  // Supersaw chords: Uplifting G minor progressions, lairy trance stabs
  // Chords: Gm -> Bb -> Eb -> F, held for 1 bar each, with detune
  chord("<Gm Bb Eb F>*4")
    .s("supersaw")
    .attack(0.1).release(0.8)  // Soft envelope for pads
    .detune(0.05)  // Chorus-like spread
    .gain(0.5)
    .hpf(200)  // High-pass to sit above bass

  ,

  // Arp melody: Fast ascending/descending runs for energy, Switch Angel flair
  note("g3 bb3 d4 g4 f4 d4 bb3 g3".euclid(5,8).fast(2))
    .s("triangle")
    .delay(0.3)  // Echo for trance trails
    .delaytime(0.125)
    .gain(0.4)
    .off(1/16, x => x.add(rand.range(-0.05, 0.05)))  // Micro pitch wobble

  ,

  // Ethereal pads: Slow, atmospheric layer for build-ups
  note("g2 bb2 d3 f3".slow(2))
    .s("sawtooth")
    .orbit(2)  // Spread across stereo
    .lpf(sine.range(300, 2000).slow(4))
    .gain(0.3)
    .room(0.5).size(0.8)  // Big reverb hall

).slow(16)  // Overall cycle length for 16-bar feel

// To evolve it live: Add .sometimes(x => x.rev()) to arps for breakdowns,
// or .fadeIn(8).fadeOut(8) for smooth intro/outro.

grokv2.js

// Fixed version: Swapped tb303 for square wave with acid-style envelope and filter sweep.
// Strudel doesn't have a built-in tb303 sampler, so we emulate the acid squelch using
// square synth + cutoff modulation + decay envelope. Should sound closer to classic 303.
// Kept the rest intact for that Switch Angel-inspired trance flow.
// Paste into https://strudel.cc/ and play—let me know how the acid bites now!

// Set tempo to classic trance speed
setcps(138/60);

// Load Dirt samples for drums (standard pack)
samples('github:tidalcycles/dirt-samples');

// Main stack: Drums + Bass + Acid + Chords + Pads + Arp
stack(

  // Drums: Classic 4/4 kick, open hats on offbeats, claps/snare on 2&4
  s("bd*4, [~ cp]2*2, hh*16")
    .speed("[0.8 1.2]*4")  // Slight variation in kick punch
    .gain(0.8)
    .room(0.2)  // Subtle reverb for space

  ,

  // Sub bass: Deep, pulsating G minor root notes with sidechain feel
  note("g1*4")
    .s("sawtooth")
    .lpf(100)  // Low-pass filter for sub rumble
    .gain(perlin.range(0.6, 0.9))  // Breathing amplitude
    .superimpose(x => x.offset(0.25).gain(0.7))  // Layered pulse

  ,

  // Acid line: Emulated TB-303 squelch with square wave, fast 16th notes, modulating cutoff
  // Fixed: Use 'square' synth (built-in), add decay for envelope punch
  note("g2 a2 bb2 c3 g3 f3 eb3 d3".fast(4))
    .s("square")
    .cutoff(sine.range(400, 4000).fast(8))  // Sweeping filter for wobble
    .resonance(0.7)
    .decay(0.2)  // Short decay for 303-like plucks
    .gain(0.6)
    .degradeBy(0.2)  // Occasional drops for glitchy fun

  ,

  // Supersaw chords: Uplifting G minor progressions, lairy trance stabs
  // Chords: Gm -> Bb -> Eb -> F, held for 1 bar each, with detune
  // Fixed: Use 'sawtooth' as base for supersaw emulation (multiple layers)
  chord("<Gm Bb Eb F>*4")
    .s("sawtooth")
    .attack(0.1).release(0.8)  // Soft envelope for pads
    .detune(0.05)  // Chorus-like spread
    .gain(0.5)
    .hpf(200)  // High-pass to sit above bass
    .superimpose(x => x.detune(0.02).gain(0.8))  // Layer for thicker supersaw

  ,

  // Arp melody: Fast ascending/descending runs for energy, Switch Angel flair
  // Fixed: Use 'add' instead of arithmetic on pattern for pitch wobble
  note("g3 bb3 d4 g4 f4 d4 bb3 g3".euclid(5,8).fast(2))
    .s("triangle")
    .delay(0.3)  // Echo for trance trails
    .delaytime(0.125)
    .gain(0.4)
    .off(1/16, x => x.add(rand.range(-0.05, 0.05)))  // Micro pitch wobble (now safe)

  ,

  // Ethereal pads: Slow, atmospheric layer for build-ups
  note("g2 bb2 d3 f3".slow(2))
    .s("sawtooth")
    .orbit(2)  // Spread across stereo
    .lpf(sine.range(300, 2000).slow(4))
    .gain(0.3)
    .room(0.5).size(0.8)  // Big reverb hall

).slow(16)  // Overall cycle length for 16-bar feel

// Pro tip: If you want real 303 samples, try loading a custom pack like:
// samples('github:tedthetrumpet/303-samples') — but stick to basics for now.
// For more supersaw, experiment with .n(5) on sawtooth for unison.
// Evolve live: .sometimes(x => x.rev()) on arps for breakdowns.