# Abraxas Ring

> Web-hosted creative audio synthesis, algorithmic polymetric step sequencing, and groovebox platform with real-time Web Audio synthesis, parameter locking, and lossless URL state sharing.

Abraxas Ring (https://abraxasring.com) is an open-access web-hosted groovebox and music production workspace engineered by Ed Boraas (Boraas Digital). Designed for electronic music producers, synthesists, sound designers, and live performers, Abraxas Ring delivers deep pattern sequencing, per-step parameter locks, Euclidean rhythm generation, comprehensive music theory constraints, and analog-modeled multi-engine sound synthesis directly in the browser with zero installation.

The application operates offline-first as an installable Progressive Web Application (PWA) with a factory sound library of 44 acoustic, electronic, and industrial instruments, powered by sample-accurate AudioWorklet timing and high-precision 32-bit floating point audio export.

## Core Sequencing Modes
- [Polymetric Step Sequencer](https://abraxasring.com/): 8 independent tracks with variable step lengths (1 to 16 steps) for complex phasing polyrhythms and polymeter.
- [Pattern & Meld Engine](https://abraxasring.com/): 16 discrete track patterns ('a' through 'p') and 16 top-level meld arrangements ('A' through 'P') allowing independent track pattern combinations.
- [Chain & Phrase Arranger](https://abraxasring.com/): Construct non-linear song structures, multi-bar phrases, and queued playback chains.
- [Euclidean Rhythm Generator](https://abraxasring.com/): Algorithmic pattern generation implementing the Bjorklund distribution algorithm with configurable hits, steps, and rotational offsets.
- [Parameter Lock (P-Lock) Automation](https://abraxasring.com/): Per-step parameter locking for pitch, velocity, gate length, microtiming shifts, ratchets, trigger conditions, slide, pan, filter cutoff, and distortion drive.

## Sound Design & Master Signal Chain
- [Drum Engine](https://abraxasring.com/): Dedicated analog-style kick (dual sine pitch envelope with transient click), snare (noise generator + body resonator), hi-hats (metallic cluster oscillator ring), and percussion.
- [Subtractive & FM Synth Engine](https://abraxasring.com/): Multi-waveform oscillators (sine, saw, triangle, square), 4-pole resonant filter (low-pass, band-pass, high-pass), ADSR envelope with bezier curve scaling, and tempo-syncable LFO.
- [PCM Sampler Engine](https://abraxasring.com/): Multi-format local sample playback with 44 factory instruments across acoustic drums, electronic kits, keys, brass, strings, and mallet percussion.
- [Master Bus Processing Strip](https://abraxasring.com/): 3-band Master EQ (low shelf, parametric mid, high shelf), VCA glue compressor with analog-style gain reduction, and brickwall peak limiter at -1.0 dBFS.

## Project Management & Sharing
- [Zero-Login Lossless URL Sharing](https://abraxasring.com/): State serialization using MessagePack and raw Deflate streaming compression, encoding complete 8-track compositions into compact shareable URLs.
- [Multi-Format Studio Export](https://abraxasring.com/): High-resolution 32-bit floating point master WAV rendering, zipped multi-track stem archives, Standard MIDI Files (.mid), and human-readable text/markdown rhythm scores.
- [Session & System Hub](https://abraxasring.com/): Project management, cloud backup via optional Google OAuth, and MIDI input/output hardware device mapping.

## Complete Documentation & Specification
- [Full LLM Specification & Technical Reference (https://abraxasring.com/llms-full.txt)](https://abraxasring.com/llms-full.txt): Comprehensive deep-dive specification documenting the Web Audio synthesis graph, AudioWorklet clocking, music theory scales and modal filter tiers, URL wire protocols, and autonomous browser automation identifiers.