Your First Score — 5 Minutes to Sound

Create first-score.scofo:

BPM 60

NOTE C4 1
    sendto delay_on [1]

NOTE D4 1
    delay 1 tempo sendto delay_time [500]

Result:

Event	Action
performer plays `C4`	send `[1]` to `delay_on`
performer plays `D4`	after 1 tempo beat, send `[500]` to `delay_time`

flowchart LR
    performer[Performer] --> c4[plays C4]
    c4 --> note[NOTE detected]
    note --> action[sendto delay_on]
    action --> patch[Pd / Max / Csound / SuperCollider]
    patch --> sound[Delay turns on]

Read the Score

Line	Meaning
`BPM 60`	following tempo for subsequent events
`NOTE C4 1`	listen for `C4` lasting one beat
`sendto delay_on [1]`	send a host message immediately
`delay 1 tempo sendto ...`	schedule a message one followed beat later

This page demonstrates the pattern. For the mental model, see Core Language Concepts. For syntax, use the Language Reference.

Try it in a host

In Pd or Max, create receivers named delay_on and delay_time, load first-score.scofo into openscofo~, start the follower, and play or sing C4 then D4.

In Csound or SuperCollider, use the same score and follow the integration guide for sendto.

Next: Your First Interactive Patch.