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Strudel vs SuperCollider: catalog facts
StrudelSuperCollider
Free

Free to use in the browser.

Free

Free and open source under the GNU General Public License.

Web Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Runs in the browser with no installation
  • Uses the TidalCycles pattern model
  • Real-time synthesis engine controlled from code
  • Client/server design allows multiple and non-native clients
  • Music is written as code, which takes time to learn
  • Depends on browser audio performance
  • Requires learning a programming language
  • Linux release is offered as a source tarball on the site
Web application Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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