antifatypes - live coding environment

Project Overview

Hydra is a live code-able video synth and coding environment that runs directly in the browser. It is free and open-source and made for beginners and experts alike.

Antifatypes Community Hub

This instance celebrates creative expression and open source community as fundamental human rights. In a time of rising authoritarianism worldwide, we believe that artistic freedom and technological accessibility are essential for democratic societies.

Creative coding for global democracy • Humanitarian technology • Open source solidarity

Global Context

In response to concerning geopolitical developments worldwide, this platform demonstrates how free and open source software supports creative expression and community building. We stand for the principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the European Convention on Human Rights.

How to Use

Audio Reactivity: Allow microphone access when prompted (use a.fft[0])
Drag Panels: All panels (Code, Banks, Sequencer) are draggable via their headers
Fader Control: Open PERFORMANCE panel, move sliders (maps to cc[0]-cc[3])
Select Bank: Click colored bank buttons to switch patterns
Edit Code: Modify pattern in the editor
Run Code: Click RUN or press Ctrl+Enter
Save: Click SAVE TO BANK to store your changes
Sequence: Click sequencer steps to assign the current bank

                    // Start with something simple:

                    osc(10, 0.1, 1).out(o0)

                    // Add color and movement:

                    osc(15, 0.2).color(1.2, 0.8, 1.5).out(o0)

                    // Try kaleidoscope effects:

                    voronoi(8, 0.3).color(1.8, 1.2, 0.8).out(o0)

Credits & Attribution

Primary Creator

Olivia Jack - Creator of Hydra live coding environment

Lead developer and original architect of the WebGL synthesis engine

Pioneer in browser-based creative coding education

Twitter • GitHub • Website

Open Source Contributors

Hydra Community - WebGL shader programmers, educators, and artists

Three.js, Regl, and Stack.gl contributors

NPM Package Maintainers and Browser API Developers

Rhizome and SFPC art and technology programs worldwide

Inspiration & Influences

TidalCycles - Algorithmic music composition and live coding

SuperCollider - Real-time audio synthesis programming language

Fluxus - Live coding environment for 3D graphics

Processing - Software sketchbook for learning programming

OpenFrameworks - C++ toolkit for creative coding

P5.js - JavaScript library for creative coding

Resources & Documentation

Source Code: GitHub Repository
Documentation: API Reference
Community: Discord Server
Editor: Web-based Editor
Tutorials: The Book of Hydra

Legal & Ethical Framework

Open Source License

This platform operates under the GPL v3.0 license, ensuring that creative tools remain free and accessible to everyone. The code is open for inspection, modification, and improvement by the global community.

Human Rights Alignment

We support the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, particularly Article 19 (freedom of expression) and Article 27 (right to participate in cultural life). Creative technology should be accessible to all people regardless of their background or location.