Creator: Robert Marzec

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EarSketch helps you learn core topics in computer science, music, and music technology in a fun, engaging environment. You learn to code in Python or JavaScript, two of the most popular programming languages in the world, while manipulating loops, composing beats, and applying effects to a multi-track digital audio workstation. To learn more about EarSketch, visit http://earsketch.gatech.edu.

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This music was generated by the following code:

#		python code
#		script_name: Mid day Parade Competition Song
#
#		author: Robert Marzec
#		description: My attempt at an electro song for the EarSketch Competition. I hope you enjoy!

from earsketch import *

init()
setTempo(125)
#Creating variables to simplify code
fM = fitMedia
sE = setEffect

#Adjusting volume based on user input
adjustVolume = 0
validInput = False
while(validInput == False):
  inputVal = readInput("Enter a value ranging from -10 to 10 to adjust the volume of the song. Enter 0 or nothing for the song to play as normal.")
  if(inputVal == "" or int(inputVal) == 0):
    validInput = True
    readInput("The volume will not be changed. (Enter anything to continue)")
  elif(int(inputVal) > 0 and int(inputVal) <= 10):
    validInput = True
    readInput("The volume will be increased by " + inputVal + ". (Enter anything to continue)")
    adjustVolume = inputVal
  elif(int(inputVal) < 0 and int(inputVal) >=  -10):
    validInput = True
    readInput("The volume will be decreased by " + str(((-1) * int(inputVal))) +  ". (Enter anything to continue)")
    adjustVolume = inputVal
  else:
    readInput("I'm sorry, but you did not enter a value within the specified range. Please try again. (Enter anything to be asked again)")

#Lists of sounds for simple access and organization in the different sections
openingSounds = ["YG_ELECTRO_ELECTRIC_PIANO_1", "YG_ELECTRO_RHODES_1", "YG_ELECTRO_PAD_1", "Y56_ELECTRO_BUILD_1", "Y15_HI_HAT_1"]
sectionASounds = ["Y46_ELECTRO_2", "YG_ELECTRO_RHODES_1", "RD_ELECTRO_MAINBEAT_6"]
sectionBSounds = ["YG_ELECTRO_LEAD_1", "YG_ELECTRO_SYNTH_BRASS_2", "YG_ELECTRO_RHODES_1", "RD_ELECTRO_MAINBEAT_8", "YG_EDM_REVERSEFX_1"]

#Section of the song that plays from measures from 1 to 13
def openingSection(startMeasure):
  endMeasure = startMeasure + 12
  #Sounds and effects for track 2
  fM(openingSounds[0], 2, startMeasure, endMeasure)
  sE(2, VOLUME, GAIN, -20, startMeasure, 0, startMeasure + 2)
  #Sounds and effects for track 3
  fM(openingSounds[1], 3, startMeasure + 4, endMeasure)
  sE(3, VOLUME, GAIN, -20, startMeasure + 4, 0, startMeasure + 6)
  #Sounds and effects for track 4-5
  for i in range(2, 4):
    fM(openingSounds[i], i + 2, startMeasure + 8, endMeasure)
  sE(4, VOLUME, GAIN, -5, startMeasure + 8, -5, endMeasure)
  sE(5, VOLUME, GAIN, -20, startMeasure + 8, 0, endMeasure)
  #Sounds and effects for track 6
  for i in range(1, 13):
    fM(openingSounds[4], 6, i, i + 1)
  sE(6, VOLUME, GAIN, -40, startMeasure, 0, startMeasure + 8)
  return endMeasure

#The first of two sections that get played after the intro
def sectionA(startMeasure):
  endMeasure = startMeasure + 12
  #Sounds and effects on track 2
  fM(sectionASounds[0], 2, startMeasure + 4, endMeasure)
  sE(2, VOLUME, GAIN, -30, startMeasure + 4, 0, endMeasure - 4)
  #Sounds and effects on track 3
  fM(sectionASounds[1], 3, startMeasure, endMeasure)
  #Sounds and effects on track 4
  fM(sectionASounds[2], 4, startMeasure, endMeasure - 4)
  transition(startMeasure)
  return endMeasure

#The second of two sections that get played after the intro
def sectionB(startMeasure):
  endMeasure = startMeasure + 8
  #Sounds and effects on track 2
  fM(sectionBSounds[0], 2, startMeasure + 4, endMeasure)
  fM(sectionBSounds[1], 2, startMeasure, startMeasure + 4)
  sE(2, VOLUME, GAIN, -5, startMeasure, -5, endMeasure)
  #Sounds and effects on track 3
  fM(sectionBSounds[2], 3, startMeasure, endMeasure)
  #Sounds and effects on track 4
  fM(sectionBSounds[3], 4, startMeasure, endMeasure)
  #Sounds and effects on track 5
  fM(sectionBSounds[4], 5, endMeasure - 1, endMeasure)
  sE(5, VOLUME, GAIN, 0, endMeasure - 1, 5, endMeasure)
  transition(startMeasure)
  return endMeasure

#Creates the clapping beat that goes throughout the entire song and makes the song fade out at the end
def endSong(finalMeasure):
  for i in range(1, finalMeasure):
    fM(Y62_CLAP_2, 1, i, i + 1)
  sE(1, VOLUME, GAIN, -25, 1, -5, 13)
  sE(0, VOLUME, GAIN, 0, finalMeasure - 4, -40, finalMeasure)
  return finalMeasure + 4

#Plays a sound at the provided measure to help with smooth transitions
def transition(startMeasure):
  fM(Y56_GUN_1, 5, startMeasure, startMeasure + 4)
  sE(5, VOLUME, GAIN, 0, startMeasure, -30, startMeasure + 4)

#Creates the song and adjusts the volume to what was specified by the user earlier
def playSong():
  measure = openingSection(1)
  measure = sectionA(measure)
  measure = sectionB(measure)
  measure = sectionA(measure)
  measure = sectionA(measure)
  endSong(measure)
  sE(0, VOLUME, GAIN, int(adjustVolume), 1, int(adjustVolume), 1)

#Playing the song
playSong()

finish()

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