Strudel Syntax Highlighting

VS Code extension for syntax highlighting of Strudel live coding patterns.

Features

• Syntax highlighting for Strudel patterns in .txt files
• Supports all major Strudel functions and methods
• Highlights musical notes, drum sounds, and pattern operators
• Auto-closing brackets for pattern notation

Installation

1. Copy this extension to your VS Code extensions directory:

   • Windows: %USERPROFILE%\.vscode\extensions\strudel-syntax
   • macOS: ~/.vscode/extensions/strudel-syntax
   • Linux: ~/.vscode/extensions/strudel-syntax

2. Restart VS Code

3. Open any .txt file with Strudel patterns - syntax highlighting should activate automatically

Usage

Create .txt files with your Strudel patterns:

// Basic drum pattern
"<bd hh> hh <~ hh> hh".sound()
  .room(0.2)
  .delay(0.1)

// Melodic sequence
"c3 [eb3 g3] f3 [ab3 c4]"
  .sound("sawtooth")
  .lpf(sine.range(400, 1200).slow(8))

Supported Syntax

• Pattern notation: "<bd hh> [c d e]"
• Functions: stack(), choose(), sometimes()
• Methods: .sound(), .fast(), .slow(), .gain()
• Effects: .delay(), .reverb(), .lpf(), .attack()
• Mathematical: sine, rand, perlin
• Notes: c3, eb4, f#2
• Drums: bd, sd, hh, cp