Basslines

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A simple step sequencer for visualizing and playing bassline patterns from various electronic music genres.

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/helgesverre/basslines.git

# Change directory
cd basslines

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start the development server
npm run dev

# Build the project
npm run build

# Format the code
npm run format

Features

• Browser-based step sequencer with audio playback
• Collection of preset bassline patterns from electronic music
• Real-time visualization using a piano roll interface
• Adjustable BPM
• Pattern export as text
• Basslines from genres like:
  • Trance
  • House & Techno
  • Drum & Bass
  • UK Garage
  • Basic Patterns

Usage

1. Pattern Selection

   • Choose from dropdown or quick-select buttons
   • Patterns are categorized by genre

2. Playback Control

   • Adjust BPM (60-200 range)
   • Play/Stop with precise timing
   • Auto-sync on pattern change

3. Visualization

   • Piano roll display with note highlighting
   • Hide unused notes for cleaner view
   • Pattern string export for sharing

Contributing

Contributions make the open-source community thrive! Here's how you can help:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit changes (git commit -m 'Add AmazingFeature')
4. Push to branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss proposed changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.