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hexbeat-a4f2

Hex beat "a4f2": each hex digit is four binary steps, 1 = kick onset. a4f2 → 1010010011110010 (16 steps). A compact way to notate a whole bar of rhythm as a short string. Steady hats sit underneath for pulse.

Demos/Techniques/Rhythm/hexbeat-a4f2.strudel · 120 BPM

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// Hex beat "a4f2": each hex digit is four binary steps, 1 = kick onset.
// a4f2 → 1010010011110010 (16 steps). A compact way to notate a whole bar of
// rhythm as a short string. Steady hats sit underneath for pulse.
setbpm(120);

stack(
  s("bd ~ bd ~ ~ bd ~ ~ bd bd bd bd ~ ~ bd ~"),
  s("hh*8").gain(0.45)
)