Hi everyone,

I'm hoping you all can explain a basic concept of using Python/ctcsound to control live performance of Csound.  How can I track the time-based element of performance within Python?

Here's an example that illustrates my question.  I've got a Csound orchestra with algorithms that generate note events in real time, and I can change parameters in these algorithms live.  Csound tracks performance time internally, so it knows when to trigger the note events.  However, if I want to port these algorithms and interactivity over to Python/ctcsound, how can Python track the performance time?  Is it possible to tell Python, "In 1.3 seconds trigger this note in Csound"?  Does Python have an internal clock?  Or do I have to rely on Csound itself to send time information back to Python?

Sorry if this question sounds very uninformed and muddled!  I'll be embarking on some Csound/Python projects in the coming weeks and need to wrap my head around it.

Thanks!
Jason

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