The short version
An open-source Clojure environment for synthesis, live coding, and collaborative music.
From the HackerLinks archive
Overtone
An open-source Clojure environment for synthesis, live coding, and collaborative music.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-09-03
Last seen:2026-09-03
Times seen:1
Website:github.com
Why it caught our attention
A past user remembered having great fun with it and noted it remains active.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-09-03
“I remember having great fun playing with it at a Clojure meetup in about 2011. Overtone appears to still be going if you want to check it out.”
chris_j · recommendation · first hand use
Direct HN comment
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