Can it be set to 442 Hz tuning?

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As you know, the following code will play note A in 440Hz tuning.

d1 $ s "superhammond" # n "a3"

Now I am collaborating with another instrument to produce a sound, but that instrument is tuned at 442Hz.
Is there any way to change the tuning of the TidalCycles (SuperDirt)?

Thank you!

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There might be ways to change this on the SuperDirt/SuperCollider end, but I’m not sure.

However, the SuperDirt synths generally support pitches specified as decimal numbers to indicate microtones. I think 442hz is 8.75 cents sharper than 440hz, so you should be able to add that to your note value to bring it into proper tuning:

d1 $ s "superhammond" # n ("a3" + 0.0875)

If your entire Tidal session should be in this tuning, then you can specify the offset be added to any note parameter in any pattern with this:

all (|+ n 0.0875)

At this point, you’d write your Tidal patterns, specifying notes like you normally do.

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all (|+ n 0.0875)

That's a great idea! Thank you for your answer.