Linux · Education & Science
Sonic Pi
Code-based music creation
by Soni Pi Developers
Official site: flathub.org
About Sonic Pi
Sonic Pi is a code-based music creation and performance tool.
Simple enough for computing and music lessons.
Powerful enough for professional musicians.
Free to download with a friendly tutorial.
Diverse community of over 1.8 million live coders.
Learn to code creatively by composing or performing music in an
incredible range of styles from Classical & Jazz to Grime
& EDM.
How to install Sonic Pi
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub net.sonic_pi.SonicPi
- Open Sonic Pi once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sonic Pi free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Sonic Pi is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Sonic Pi from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub net.sonic_pi.SonicPi. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Sonic Pi safe?
Sonic Pi downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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