Getting Started¶

Get up and running with r0astr in under 5 minutes.

Choose Your Path¶

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/piatra-automation/r0astr.git
cd r0astr

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start development server
npm run dev

Your First Pattern¶

Let's make some noise.

Step 1: Find Panel 1¶

You'll see several panels on screen. Each panel is an independent instrument. Find Panel 1.

Step 2: Enter a Pattern¶

Click in the editor and paste this drum pattern:

s("bd*4, ~ sd ~ sd, hh*8").gain(0.8)

Step 3: Hit Play¶

Click the Play button on Panel 1. You should hear a basic drum beat!

Add a Second Instrument¶

Now let's layer in some bass.

Step 1: Find Panel 2¶

Leave Panel 1 playing. Find Panel 2.

Step 2: Enter a Bass Pattern¶

Paste this into Panel 2:

note("c2 ~ c2 e2").s("sawtooth").lpf(400).gain(0.6)

Step 3: Hit Play on Panel 2¶

Click Play. The bass joins the drums — perfectly in sync!

Try More Patterns¶

Add these to Panels 3 and 4:

Panel 3: Melody¶

n("0 2 3 5 3 2").scale("C4:minor").s("triangle").gain(0.5)

Panel 4: Ambient Pad¶

n("0 3 7").scale("C3:minor").s("sawtooth").lpf(600).room(0.8).slow(4).gain(0.4)

Now you have a full arrangement with drums, bass, melody, and ambient texture!

What You've Learned¶

• Panels are independent instruments
• s() plays samples, note() plays synths
• All panels share the same clock (they stay in sync)
• Play/Pause controls each panel independently

Next Steps¶