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'''Xenpaper''' is a text-based microtonal sequencer | '''Xenpaper''' is a text-based microtonal sequencer. It supports notes and chords in relative pitch, including [[just intonation]], [[equal-step tuning]]s, arbitrary tuning in [[cent]]s and indexed notation within an equal-step tuning or a custom scale, as well as in absolute pitch (in [[Hz]]). Other features include customizing the BPM and oscillator, looping, displaying a pitch ruler, and sharing tunes by URL or iframe. | ||
The first version of Xenpaper, developed by Damien Clarke (aka mosfez), was released on March 8th, 2021 (or possibly earlier{{confirm}}). Version 1 only supports one voice at a time, including chords. | |||
A beta version of Xenpaper 2, developed by [[Lumi Pakkanen]] (aka frostburn), was released on May 29th, 2026. Version 2 adds support for multiple voices, which can be edited in separate tabs within the app. | |||
Xenpaper is designed to help musicians easily create short tunes and experiment in their web browser, hence its slogan: "Write down musical ideas and share the link around." | Xenpaper is designed to help musicians easily create short tunes and experiment in their web browser, hence its slogan: "Write down musical ideas and share the link around." | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
=== Xenpaper 2 (beta) === | |||
* [https://xenpaper.lumipakkanen.com/ Official website] | |||
=== Xenpaper === | |||
* [https://dxinteractive.github.io/xenpaper/ Official website] | * [https://dxinteractive.github.io/xenpaper/ Official website] | ||
* [https://luphoria.com/xenpaper/ Mirror @ luphoria.com] | * [https://luphoria.com/xenpaper/ Mirror @ luphoria.com] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:42, 31 May 2026
Xenpaper is a text-based microtonal sequencer. It supports notes and chords in relative pitch, including just intonation, equal-step tunings, arbitrary tuning in cents and indexed notation within an equal-step tuning or a custom scale, as well as in absolute pitch (in Hz). Other features include customizing the BPM and oscillator, looping, displaying a pitch ruler, and sharing tunes by URL or iframe.
The first version of Xenpaper, developed by Damien Clarke (aka mosfez), was released on March 8th, 2021 (or possibly earlier[to be confirmed]). Version 1 only supports one voice at a time, including chords.
A beta version of Xenpaper 2, developed by Lumi Pakkanen (aka frostburn), was released on May 29th, 2026. Version 2 adds support for multiple voices, which can be edited in separate tabs within the app.
Xenpaper is designed to help musicians easily create short tunes and experiment in their web browser, hence its slogan: "Write down musical ideas and share the link around."
External links
Xenpaper 2 (beta)
Xenpaper
- Official website
- Mirror @ luphoria.com
- The old site (
https://xenpaper.com/) is down. To transfer a link for a xen sketch from the old site, replacehttps://xenpaper.com/#withhttps://dxinteractive.github.io/xenpaper/#orhttps://luphoria.com/xenpaper/#
- The old site (
- GitHub repository